Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

This legislation proposes to redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park." This change would elevate the site's status within the National Park System, reflecting its broad historical significance and potentially increasing its visibility for tourism and preservation efforts. Any existing legal references, maps, or documents would be updated to reflect this new name.

Additionally, the bill would direct the Department of the Interior to conduct a formal boundary study of the area. This study would evaluate whether additional sites in and around Salem—specifically those related to maritime history, coastal defenses, and military heritage—should be added to the park. The study would specifically look at the Salem Armory Visitor Center and the adjacent Salem Armory Park to determine if they are suitable for inclusion.

If enacted, the Secretary of the Interior would have three years to complete the study and report findings to Congress. While the bill itself does not immediately expand the park's physical borders, the results of the study could lead to future legislative action to grow the park and protect more historical resources in the region.