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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Expansion and Renaming of Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Record date · December 19, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
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.
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 It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill immediately add new land to the park?
What is the deadline for the study report?
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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.
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