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H.R. 249 House Public Lands and Natural Resources

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

Introduced
Jan 9, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Pallone, Frank (D-NJ-6)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: committee on energy and natural resources subcommittee on national parks. hearings held on Dec 9, 2025.

  1. House Introduced in House Jan 9, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Jan 9, 2025
  3. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Feb 12, 2025
  4. House Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. Feb 12, 2025
  5. House Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62. Apr 17, 2025
  6. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39. Apr 17, 2025
  7. House Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. May 13, 2025
  8. House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980) May 13, 2025
  9. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249. May 13, 2025
  10. House 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
  11. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987) May 13, 2025
  12. House 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
  13. 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
  14. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 13, 2025
  15. House
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass May 13, 2025
    Agreed Yea 362 Nay 50 Roll Call
  16. Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. May 14, 2025
  17. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. Dec 9, 2025

Cosponsors

11

Subjects

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

Committees

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
    • [Referred To, May 14, 2025]
  • Natural Resources Committee
    • [Reported By, Apr 17, 2025]
    • [Markup By, Feb 12, 2025]
    • [Referred To, Jan 9, 2025]

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.

[Summary as of: Introduced in House]

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