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Proposed Expansion and Renaming of Salem Maritime National Historic Site

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

December 19, 2024

Companion · HR 1647same policy, House version
National ParksHistoric PreservationSalemMassachusettsLand 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 National Park System in Salem, potentially changing land management and federal resource allocation for local historic sites.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

City of Salem residents

The study area for potential park expansion is defined as the city of Salem and its vicinity.

Secretary of the Interior

The Secretary is tasked with conducting the boundary study and submitting a report to Congress.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 19, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposes renaming the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to the 'Salem Maritime National Historical Park' and mandates a federal study to determine if additional local sites should be added to the park's boundaries. The study would focus on areas related to maritime, coastal defense, and military history in and around Salem, Massachusetts.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill initiates a formal federal review process that could lead to the expansion of the National Park System in Salem, potentially changing land management and federal resource allocation for local historic sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill immediately add new land to the park?
No. It only mandates a study to evaluate the of adding new sites.
What is the deadline for the study report?
The report must be submitted to Congress no later than 3 years after funds are made available for the study.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Historical Scope

The bill explicitly expands the scope of the park's mission to include military and coastal defense history, not just maritime history.

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate“Receives the study report”Map →
organizationCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources“Bill referred to this committee”Map →
organizationNational Park System“Potential expansion target”Map →
personSecretary of the Interior“Responsible for conducting the boundary study”Map →
locationSalem, Massachusetts“Location of the National Historic Site”Map →
organizationCommittee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives“Receives the study report”Map →
locationSalem Armory Visitor Center building“Included in the study area”Map →
locationSalem Armory Park“Included in the study area”Map →
organizationSenate“Introduced by Mr. Markey”Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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