H.R. 249 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
H.R. 249 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 9, 2025, sponsored by Frank Pallone, Jr. with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
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 nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 9, 2025
- Passed the HouseMay 13, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238. (Dec 9, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 13, 2025 · Passed362–50
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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