HR2215
Signed into law
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Mar 18, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version ENRThis Act may be cited as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act.
The Salem Maritime National Historic Site shall hereafter be known and designated as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.
Any reference to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.
The Secretary shall conduct a boundary study to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including in the National Park System, as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park (as redesignated by section 2(a)), sites and resources in the study area associated with the study area’s—
maritime history;
coastal defenses; and
military history, including National Guard and militia activity.
Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing—
the results of the study; and
any findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary.
In this section:
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
The term study area means Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity, and includes the Salem Armory Visitor Center building and adjacent Salem Armory Park.
The Salem Maritime National Historic Site shall hereafter be known and designated as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.
Any reference to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.
The Secretary shall conduct a boundary study to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including in the National Park System, as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park (as redesignated by section 2(a)), sites and resources in the study area associated with the study area’s—
maritime history;
coastal defenses; and
military history, including National Guard and militia activity.
Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to conduct the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing—
the results of the study; and
any findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Secretary.
In this section:
The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.
The term study area means Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity, and includes the Salem Armory Visitor Center building and adjacent Salem Armory Park.
Legislative Timeline
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Signed by President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 119-25.
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Became Public Law No: 119-25.
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Presented to President.
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Presented to President.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 31 (Roll no. 125). (text: 5/13/2025 CR H1984)
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 31 (Roll no. 125). (text: 5/13/2025 CR H1984)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.