What does SALEM MARITIME NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. 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 former name, 'Salem Maritime National Historic Site,' in U.S. laws, regulations, and other documents will now be considered references to '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 bill proposes to redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park." The bill's stated purpose is to redesignate the site and includes 'other purposes' 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 mandates a boundary study to evaluate the suitability of adding sites and resources to the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. The study will assess sites related to the study area's maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history, including National Guard and militia activity. The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for conducting the study. A report detailing the study's results, findings, conclusions, and recommendations must be submitted to the House and Senate committees within three years of funding. The 'study area' is defined as Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity, including the Salem Armory Visitor Center building and adjacent Salem Armory Park.

Last updated: 3/26/2025 · Introduced: 3/26/2025

Author: Edward Markey (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, updating all relevant legal references.
It requires a boundary study to assess the potential inclusion of maritime, coastal defense, and military history sites within Salem, Massachusetts, and its surrounding area.
The Secretary of the Interior must submit a report detailing the study's findings and recommendations to Congress within three years of funding.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2215(Signed into Law)Official page

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