The House of Representatives has convened this week to pass several bills, bills that vary on issue— Law enforcement, national parks, and antisemitism were the focuses of these bills.
First, the House passed House Resolution (HR) 2215. The bill is also known as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act.
The bill redesignates the Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park.
In addition, HR 2215 directs the Department of the Interior to conduct and report on a boundary study. The study must evaluate the suitability and feasibility of including the Salem Maritime National Historical Park as a part of the National Park system. The study must include areas associated with its maritime history, coastal defenses, and military history.
Second, HR 249 passed as a memorial bill. This bill renames a trail and a park within Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Third, HR 352 passed as a response to the rise of antisemitism on campuses and abroad. The bill doesn’t have a function besides calling attention to the issue.
HR 352 calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and counter acts of anti-Semitism. It also calls on these figures to educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.
Finally, the House passed HR 2243, also known as the LEOSA Reform Act. This bill broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines.
Specifically, HR 2243 allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition in school zones. This extends to national parks on state, local, or private property, and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public.
