H.R. 2215 · Where this bill is now
Became law
Public Law 119-25, Jul 15, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summarySalem Maritime site becomes national park
This bill changes the designation of Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts to Salem Maritime National Historical Park. It also directs the Department of the Interior to study whether additional sites and resources in the area related to maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history should be added to the National Park System as part of this park.
How it affects you
This is largely a designation and planning measure. If you live in or visit the Salem area, the redesignation may affect how the park is managed and what it offers visitors. The boundary study doesn't make immediate changes but will help decide what gets added to the park in the future.
Read the official summary (Public Law, Jul 15, 2025)
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
This act redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. In addition, the act directs the Department of the Interior to conduct and report on a boundary study. The study must evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including in the National Park System, as part of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, sites and resources in the study area associated with its maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2215
AN ACT
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Sponsor: Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA-6) · Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 15, 2025: “Became Public Law No: 119-25.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · May 14, 2025
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 382–31
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 200 | 0 | 13 |
| Republicans | 182 | 31 | 6 |
31 members voted against most of their party: 31 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 4 official versions.