To redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
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Mr. Moulton introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as a National Historical Park and directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether additional sites related to maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history should be included.
Who Benefits and How
The City of Salem and local tourism benefit from the elevated "National Historical Park" designation. The National Park Service can potentially expand the park to include more historic sites like the Salem Armory.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The National Park Service must conduct the boundary study within 3 years and report to Congress.
Key Provisions
- Redesignates site from "National Historic Site" to "National Historical Park"
- Requires boundary study for potential expansion
- Study area includes Salem Armory Visitor Center and maritime/military history sites
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Redesignates Salem Maritime National Historic Site as Salem Maritime National Historical Park and authorizes a boundary study for potential expansion.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Elevate status of Salem maritime historic site and study expansion"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
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