HR 249 119th Congress House In Committee

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

Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. · Dec 9, 2025

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor

Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]
Independent · NJ

Cosponsors (11)

Rep. Pou Rep. Norcross Rep. Van Drew Rep. Conaway Rep. Smith Rep. Gottheimer Rep. Kean Rep. Menendez Rep. McIver Rep. Sherrill+1 more

Floor Vote

Passed House · May 1, 2025

162

Yea · 74%

Nay · 26%

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