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

USA119th CongressHR-249| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative act aims to officially rename two significant locations within the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park . The redesignation serves to honor Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. , by associating his name with these prominent park features. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge will henceforth be known as the "Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge" . Additionally, Overlook Park will be officially designated as "Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park" . All official United States documents, maps, and records will be updated to reflect these new names.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9528
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
Apr 17, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.
May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)
May 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.
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.
May 13, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)
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)
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May 13, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9528
    To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 12, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 12, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 17, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.


  • April 17, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.


  • May 13, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)


  • May 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.


  • 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.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)


  • 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)
    View Vote


  • May 13, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 14, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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

USA119th CongressHR-249| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
This legislative act aims to officially rename two significant locations within the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park . The redesignation serves to honor Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. , by associating his name with these prominent park features. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge will henceforth be known as the "Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge" . Additionally, Overlook Park will be officially designated as "Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park" . All official United States documents, maps, and records will be updated to reflect these new names.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9528
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
Apr 17, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.
May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)
May 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.
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.
May 13, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)
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)
View Vote
May 13, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9528
    To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 12, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 12, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 17, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.


  • April 17, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.


  • May 13, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)


  • May 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.


  • 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.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)


  • 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)
    View Vote


  • May 13, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 14, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional tributesHistoric sites and heritage areasMembers of CongressNew JerseyParks, recreation areas, trails