H.R. 249

119th Congress

In Committee

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

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]NJ· Introduced 9 January 2025

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Cosponsors

18

Actions

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Amendments

2

Committees

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Latest action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

9 December 2025·7 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 8 May 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.

Timeline

18 actions

  1. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

    9 December 2025 · Committee

  2. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    14 May 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. 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.

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  5. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  6. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  8. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  9. 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)

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  10. 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)

    13 May 2025 · Floor

  11. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.

    17 April 2025 · Calendars

  12. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.

    17 April 2025 · Committee

  13. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.

    17 April 2025 · Committee

  14. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    12 February 2025 · Committee

  15. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    12 February 2025 · Committee

  16. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    9 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  17. Introduced in House

    9 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  18. Introduced in House

    9 January 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

11 cosponsors

Cosponsors

  • Democrat873%
  • Republican327%

Classification

Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Legislative subjects

Congressional tributesHistoric sites and heritage areasMembers of CongressNew JerseyParks, recreation areas, trails

Committees

2

  • Natural Resources Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To9 Jan 2025
    • Markup By12 Feb 2025
    • Reported By17 Apr 2025
  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To14 May 2025
    • National Parks Subcommittee

      • Hearings By (subcommittee)9 Dec 2025
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