Proposed Redesignation and Expansion Study for Salem Maritime National Historic Site

Original title: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

December 10, 2024

Companion · S 961same policy, Senate version

National Parks Historic Preservation Salem Maritime History Land Use

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The Frame

What this does

The bill initiates a formal federal review process that could lead to the expansion of the in Salem, Massachusetts, potentially changing the management and federal designation of local historic properties.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Salem, Massachusetts

The study area is defined as Salem and its vicinity, which may impact local land use and historic site management.

Secretary of the Interior

The Secretary is mandated to conduct the boundary study and submit a report to Congress.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 10, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would rename the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to the 'Salem Maritime National Historical Park' and require the Secretary of the Interior to study whether nearby historic sites should be added to the park. The study would evaluate the inclusion of local maritime, coastal defense, and military history sites, including the Salem Armory Visitor Center.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill immediately add new land to the National Park?

No. This bill authorizes a study to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of adding new sites. It does not automatically incorporate any new land into the park.

What is the deadline for the study report?

The Secretary of the Interior must submit the report within 3 years of the date that funds are made available for the study.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Historical Scope

The bill explicitly expands the scope of the park's historical focus to include coastal defenses and military history, specifically mentioning the National Guard and militia.

Salem Maritime National Historical Park