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H.R. 2215 (119th)

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Original

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 March 2025

Last action

15 July 2025 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 119-25.

Sponsors

Seth Moulton

Subjects

Defence, Public Lands and Natural Resources

Source updated

27 July 2026

Defence · Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 May 2025

    Vote

    At 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.

    Source: Floor

  5. 13 May 2025

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.

    Source: Floor

  6. 13 May 2025

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)

    Source: Floor

  7. 13 May 2025

    Floor

    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  8. 14 May 2025

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 14 May 2025

    Vote

    On 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)

    Source: Floor

  10. 14 May 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On 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)

    Source: Floor

  11. 14 May 2025

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)

    Source: Floor

  12. 15 May 2025

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 18 June 2025

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 18 June 2025

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 18 June 2025

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)

    Source: Discharge

  16. 18 June 2025

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  17. 23 June 2025

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 3 July 2025

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  19. 3 July 2025

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  20. 15 July 2025

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 119-25.

    Source: President

  21. 15 July 2025

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  22. 15 July 2025

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

14 May 2025 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 382 · No 31 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 19

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