H.R. 2215Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

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Sponsor: Seth Moulton [D-MA-06]
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Committees: Natural Resources Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: Jul 15, 2025 · Became Public Law No: 119-25.

IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Passed the HouseMay 14, 2025
Passed the SenateJun 18, 2025
Sent to the PresidentJul 3, 2025
Became lawJul 15, 2025

What the measure doesCRS summary

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 the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 2215 as public Law on Jul 15, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 125

House May 14, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

382 Yea 31 Nay 19 not voting

Crossed both parties 31 of 413 voting members broke with their own party: 31 Republicans.

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All members432 members

Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican218 members

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