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H.R. 249 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
12 members · Left 7 · Center 4 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Pallone, Frank (D-NJ) (Introduced 01/09/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.40 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 12 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/09/2025 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/09/2025)
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.
119 HR 249 EH: To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 249
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
1.Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls NHP facilities (a)Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail BridgeGreat Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge. (b)Overlook ParkOverlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park. (c)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to— (1)Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge; and (2)Overlook Park shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park. Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 249 IH: To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 249IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Mr. Pallone (for himself, Ms. Pou, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Kean, Mr. Menendez, Mrs. McIver, Ms. Sherrill, and Mrs. Watson Coleman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.1.Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls NHP facilities(a)Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail BridgeGreat Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge.(b)Overlook ParkOverlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.(c)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to—(1)Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge; and(2)Overlook Park shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.
119 HR 249 : To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 249IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 14, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.1.Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls NHP facilities(a)Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail BridgeGreat Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge.(b)Overlook ParkOverlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.(c)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to—(1)Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge; and(2)Overlook Park shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park. Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 249 RH: To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 39119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 249[Report No. 119–62]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 9, 2025Mr. Pallone (for himself, Ms. Pou, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Kean, Mr. Menendez, Mrs. McIver, Ms. Sherrill, and Mrs. Watson Coleman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesApril 17, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.1.Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls NHP facilities(a)Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail BridgeGreat Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge.(b)Overlook ParkOverlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.(c)ReferencesAny reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to—(1)Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge; and(2)Overlook Park shall be deemed to be a reference to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park. April 17, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/09/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 02/12/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 02/12/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 04/17/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62. |
| 04/17/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62. |
| 04/17/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39. |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980) |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249. |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987) |
| 05/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: 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) |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | 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) |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 05/14/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 12/09/2025 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. |
| Official Title as Introduced | To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 05/14/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 04/17/2025 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 02/12/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/09/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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