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Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
4/23/2025, 11:41 AM
Summary of Bill S 1161
Bill 119 s 1161, also known as the "Salem Maritime National Historic Site Redesignation Act," aims to change the name of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site to the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park." This bill was introduced in the US Congress with the intention of recognizing the historical significance of the site and elevating its status to that of a national historical park.
The Salem Maritime National Historic Site, located in Salem, Massachusetts, is a significant historical site that preserves and interprets the maritime history of the United States. By redesignating it as a national historical park, the bill seeks to highlight the importance of the site in American history and promote tourism and education in the area.
In addition to the name change, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the management and preservation of the site. These provisions may include funding for maintenance and improvements, as well as guidelines for visitor access and educational programs. Overall, the Salem Maritime National Historic Site Redesignation Act is a non-partisan effort to recognize and promote the historical significance of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site by redesignating it as a national historical park.
The Salem Maritime National Historic Site, located in Salem, Massachusetts, is a significant historical site that preserves and interprets the maritime history of the United States. By redesignating it as a national historical park, the bill seeks to highlight the importance of the site in American history and promote tourism and education in the area.
In addition to the name change, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the management and preservation of the site. These provisions may include funding for maintenance and improvements, as well as guidelines for visitor access and educational programs. Overall, the Salem Maritime National Historic Site Redesignation Act is a non-partisan effort to recognize and promote the historical significance of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site by redesignating it as a national historical park.
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Current Status of Bill S 1161
Bill S 1161 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2025. Bill S 1161 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2025. Bill S 1161's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 26, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1161
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1161
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1161
A bill to redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park", and for other purposes.
A bill to redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park", and for other purposes.
Comments

Georgina Bynum
529
9 months ago
I think this bill is good idea. It will make the Salem Maritime National Historic Site even better. Can't wait to visit it as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1161
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