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HR 1647118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 10, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 682.

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Executive Summary

The Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act (H.R. 1647) is a legislative proposal from the 118th Congress aimed at conducting a study regarding the potential redesignation and boundary changes of the Salem Maritime National Historical Park. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and placed on the Union Calendar but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of the bill's specific provisions.

Bottom Line

H.R. 1647 sought to authorize a study on redesignating and adjusting the boundaries of Salem Maritime National Historical Park but did not advance beyond being placed on the Union Calendar and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill pertains to Salem Maritime National Historical Park, focusing on its redesignation and boundary study.
  • It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 682).
  • The bill status is recorded as failed or expired, indicating it did not pass into law.
Who Benefits?

['National Park Service (NPS), which manages Salem Maritime National Historical Park', 'Local communities and stakeholders in Salem, Massachusetts, potentially affected by park boundary changes', 'Visitors and historians interested in maritime and historical preservation']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full bill text and official summary limits clarity on the scope and funding of the study', 'Potential costs associated with conducting the boundary study and any subsequent redesignation', 'Uncertainty about the authority and oversight mechanisms for implementing any recommended changes', 'Possible impacts on land use and local governance depending on boundary adjustments']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and was placed on the Union Calendar, a procedural step for bills involving spending or revenue. However, it did not progress further and expired. The bill falls within the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources, reflecting ongoing congressional interest in managing and preserving national parks and historical sites.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the study could lead to changes in park boundaries affecting local land use and tourism.', 'Potential redesignation might influence historical preservation priorities and resource allocation within the National Park Service.', 'Community engagement and stakeholder consultation processes may increase as a result of boundary study activities.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions and implications. The bill's failure to advance beyond the Union Calendar stage suggests limited legislative momentum. Oversight considerations include clarity on funding, authority, and stakeholder impact related to the proposed study and any subsequent redesignation or boundary changes.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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