H.R. 249 Passed the House Public Lands and Natural Resources

To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] Introduced January 9, 2025 Cosponsors 11 (8 D, 3 R) Latest action December 9, 2025

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Dec 9, 2025 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
  2. May 14, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  3. May 13, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. May 13, 2025 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)
  5. May 13, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)
  6. May 13, 2025 At 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.
  7. May 13, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.
  8. May 13, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)
  9. May 13, 2025 Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Apr 17, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
  11. Apr 17, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.
  12. Feb 12, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

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