Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts — the nation's first National Historic Site, established in 1938 — would be upgraded to a National Historical Park. The name change reflects its broader significance and could bring additional resources and visibility. The bill also directs the Interior Secretary to study whether nearby sites related to the area's maritime, military, and coastal defense history should be added to the park's boundaries.
Congressional Summary
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.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-03-26
- Date Added
- 2026-04-16
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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