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