HR 249
119th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Congressional tributes
Historic sites and heritage areas
Members of Congress
New Jersey
Parks, recreation areas, trails
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Introduced: January 9, 2025
Introduced by:
Pallone, Frank
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
May 14, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 13, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2025
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)
May 13, 2025
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)
May 13, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)
May 13, 2025
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.
May 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.
May 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)
May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 17, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
Apr 17, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.
Feb 12, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 12, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.