What does > SALEM MARITIME NATIONAL of Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act do?

This section redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. References to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in U.S. laws, regulations, maps, documents, records, or other papers will now be considered references to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.

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Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Q: What does Preamble of Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act do?

This Act redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park." The Act includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not detailed in this section.

Q: What does > SHORT TITLE. of Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act".

Q: What does BOUNDARY STUDY. of Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study. The study will evaluate the suitability and feasibility of adding sites and resources to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. The study area includes Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity, including the Salem Armory Visitor Center building and adjacent Salem Armory Park. The study will consider maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history, including National Guard and militia activity. The Secretary must submit a report to the House and Senate committees within three years of funds being made available. The report must contain the results of the study and any findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Last updated: 7/15/2025 · Introduced: 3/18/2025

Author: Seth Moulton (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, ensuring all references to the former name are updated to the latter.
It mandates a boundary study to assess the potential for expanding the park's area to include sites related to maritime, coastal defense, and military history in Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity.
The Secretary of the Interior must submit a report to Congress within three years detailing the study's findings and recommendations for potential boundary adjustments.

119th CongressenactedS. 1161(In Committee)Official page

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