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H.R. 2215Became law

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Introduced: Mar 18, 2025

Latest action date: Jul 15, 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-25.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Mar 18, 2025
Recorded roll calls
1

Status detail: Congress.gov records that the measure became law.

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What this bill does

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

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.

Official summary from Congress.gov.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Congressional oversightHistoric sites and heritage areasMassachusettsParks, recreation areas, trails

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  1. Became Public Law No: 119-25.

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  2. Became Public Law No: 119-25.

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  3. Signed by President.

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  4. Signed by President.

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  5. Presented to President.

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  6. Presented to President.

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  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

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

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

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

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

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

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  14. 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)

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  15. 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)

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

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  17. 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.

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

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

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

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  21. Introduced in House

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  22. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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  23. Introduced in House

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Roll-call votes

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PassedMay 14, 2025House · Roll call 125

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

31 Nay382 Yea19 Not Voting
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Brandon GillNot Voting
Byron DonaldsNot Voting
Danny K. DavisNot Voting
Darin LaHoodNot Voting
David ScottYea
Donald NorcrossNot Voting
Doug LaMalfaYea
Dwight EvansNot Voting
Ed CaseNot Voting
Eric BurlisonNot Voting
Eric SwalwellYea
Gerald E. ConnollyNot Voting
John B. LarsonNot Voting
John GaramendiNot Voting
Madeleine DeanNot Voting
Marjorie Taylor GreeneNay
Mark E. GreenNay
Mikie SherrillNot Voting
Ralph NormanNot Voting
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickYea
Tony GonzalesYea

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