119th Congress

H.R.249

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

Chamber Passed·5/14/25

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Chamber Passed5/14/25

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Redesignates two facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

Federal HB249 renames the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge to the Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge and Overlook Park to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. The bill also ensures that any references to the old names in laws, maps, regulations, documents, papers, or other records will be updated to reflect the new names. This bill honors Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. by redesignating these facilities.

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Last: Passed the House · 362–50 · May 14, 2025
Current: Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass RC# 124

362 Yea

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Calendar

Jul 16

9:30 AM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

Dec 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Dec 9, 2025

Senate

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

May 14, 2025

Senate

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

May 13, 2025

House

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

H.R.249

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