Edward Markey (D-MA)
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to change the name of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park." It also updates all legal and official references to reflect this new name. Additionally, the Secretary of the Interior is directed to conduct a boundary study. This study will evaluate the feasibility of adding new sites related to maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history to the National Park System. The study area includes Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity, specifically mentioning the Salem Armory Visitor Center and Salem Armory Park. The Secretary must submit a report of the findings to specific congressional committees within three years of receiving funds.
Yes
- Scored +1
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The boundary study may lead to expanded preservation of historical and coastal sites.
- Scored +1
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The bill initiates a study to potentially expand the National Park System in Salem.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The bill focuses on the development and study of historical sites within Salem, Massachusetts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Name Redesignation: The bill changes the name from a "National Historic Site" to a "National Historical Park," which may impact how the site is recognized (Section 2(a)).
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Boundary Study: The Secretary will evaluate whether additional sites in Salem, Massachusetts, could be included in the National Park System. This includes resources associated with maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The boundary study may lead to expanded preservation of historical and coastal sites. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill initiates a study to potentially expand the National Park System in Salem.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill focuses on the development and study of historical sites within Salem, Massachusetts.
- 3/26/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced in Senate
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