U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB249: To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Status: Passed one chamber, December 9, 2025
What the bill says
An act To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
From the introduced text, May 14, 2025:
AN ACT To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. SECTION 1. Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls NHP facilities (a) Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge Great 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 Park Overlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park shall hereafter be known and designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park . (c) References Any 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.
Sponsors
- Frank Pallone (D, HD-006) · primary sponsor
- Nellie Pou (D, HD-009)
- Donald Norcross (D, HD-001)
- Jeff Van Drew (R, HD-002)
- Herbert Conaway (D, HD-003)
- Christopher Smith (R, HD-NJ-4)
- Josh Gottheimer (D, HD-005)
- Thomas Kean (R, HD-007)
- Robert Menendez (D, HD-008)
- LaMonica McIver (D, HD-010)
- Rebecca Sherrill (D, HD-NJ-11)
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D, HD-012)
Latest actions
- : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : 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)
- : 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)
- : Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)
- : 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.
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)
- : Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Votes
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (May 13, 2025): 362 yea, 50 nay, passed
Subjects: Congressional tributes, Historic sites and heritage areas, Public Lands and Natural Resources, New Jersey, Members of Congress, Parks, recreation areas, trails
Common questions
- What is HB249?
- HB249 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
- What does HB249 do?
- In its own words: An act To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
- What is the status of HB249?
- Passed one chamber as of December 9, 2025. Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238. (December 9, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB249?
- Frank Pallone (D, HD-006), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB249?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/249
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