Federal · 119th Congress
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Summary
This bill renames a trail and a park within Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park located in Paterson, New Jersey, in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. Specifically, it renames the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge as the Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge. It also renames Overlook Park as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.
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Herbert C. Conaway, Jr.DU.S. Representative · 3rd District · NJ
Josh GottheimerDU.S. Representative · 5th District · NJ
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.RU.S. Representative · 7th District · NJ
LaMonica McIverDU.S. Representative · 10th District · NJ
Robert MenendezDU.S. Representative · 8th District · NJ
Donald NorcrossDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NJ
Nellie PouDU.S. Representative · 9th District · NJ
Mikie SherrillDU.S. Representative · 11th District · NJ
Christopher H. SmithRU.S. Representative · 4th District · NJ
Jefferson Van DrewRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NJ
Bonnie Watson ColemanDU.S. Representative · 12th District · NJFloor votes
Other titles
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Legislative history15
Dec 9, 2025
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
May 14, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 13, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2025
House · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 50, 2 Present (Roll no. 124). (text: CR H1979)Roll Call 124362–50
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May 13, 2025
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)
May 13, 2025
House · FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 13, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.
May 13, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)
May 13, 2025
House · FloorMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 17, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
Apr 17, 2025
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.
Feb 12, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 14, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 13, 2025As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 17, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 9, 2025