H.R. 2215 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-25
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
3 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed July 15, 2025 · Introduced March 18, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA-6)
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Official title
To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
How it became law
- IntroducedMar 18
- CommitteeJun 18
- HouseMay 14
- SenateJun 18
- SignedJul 15
As introduced: To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (14)
Sponsor
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
3 sections
HouseOn 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)
- Text: Engrossed in House
3 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Text: Referred in Senate
3 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
3 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-25.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
3 sections
HouseAt 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.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)
HouseMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HouseOn 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)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)
- Text: Engrossed in House
3 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Text: Referred in Senate
3 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
3 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-25.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 0 cosponsors.
Every section
All 3 sections, in order
From the enrolled bill text on GovInfo. Read any section in full on Congress.gov.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Salem Maritime National Historical Park
- Sec. 3Boundary study
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