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H.R. 2215 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-25

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Became lawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Passed HouseMay 14, 2025
Passed SenateJun 18, 2025
To PresidentJul 3, 2025
Became lawJul 15, 2025

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 2215 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Salem Maritime National Historical Park
  • Sec. 3 Boundary study
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    What it does

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    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 by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jul 15, 2025).

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    What has happened

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    1. 2025-07-15Became Public Law No: 119-25.Library of Congress
    2. 2025-07-15Became Public Law No: 119-25.Library of Congress
    3. 2025-07-15Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2025-07-15Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2025-07-03Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2025-07-03Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2025-06-23Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    8. 2025-06-18Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.Senate
    9. 2025-06-18Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.Library of Congress
    10. 2025-06-18Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3459)Senate
    11. 2025-06-18Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    12. 2025-05-15Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
    13. 2025-05-14Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    14. 2025-05-14On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    15. 2025-05-14Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    16. 2025-05-14Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2021-2022)House floor actions
    17. 2025-05-13At 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.House floor actions
    18. 2025-05-13DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2215.House floor actions
    19. 2025-05-13Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1984-1985)House floor actions
    20. 2025-05-13Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    21. 2025-03-18Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
    22. 2025-03-18Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    23. 2025-03-18Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-25 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Recorded votes

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    May 14, 2025 · House roll call 125 · needed 2/3

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: Passed 382–31

    R 182 yes, 31 no, 6 present or not votingD 200 yes, 0 no, 13 present or not voting

    How each member voted · Official record