Bills · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 5/14/25Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passed
  • Democratic200 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Not voting
  • Republican181 Yea · 31 Nay · 6 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Seth Moulton ( Democrat · MA-6)
Cosponsors
0
Introduced
3/18/25
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Status
3/18/25Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
3/18/25Introduced in House
5/13/25At 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.
5/13/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.
5/13/25Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)
5/13/25Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
5/14/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/14/25On 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)
5/14/25Passed/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)
5/14/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)
5/15/25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
6/18/25Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
6/18/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
6/18/25Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)
6/18/25Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
6/23/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
7/3/25Presented to President.
7/15/25Became Public Law No: 119-25.
7/15/25Signed by President.