HR-2215 : Became Public Law

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

This bill redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. In addition, the bill 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-07-15PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-25.Library of Congress
2025-07-15PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2025-07-03FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2025-06-23FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2025-06-18FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.Senate
2025-06-18DischargeSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)Senate
2025-05-15IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2025-05-14FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-05-14VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2025-05-14FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)House floor actions
2025-05-13FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2025-05-13FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.House floor actions
2025-05-13FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)House floor actions
2025-05-13FloorMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2025-03-18IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2025-03-18IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
See Cosponsors

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Massachusetts
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails

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