119th Congress
H.R. 249
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Frank Pallone, Jr.(D-NJ)
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2025
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Committees
- House Committee on Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (11)
Original cosponsors (11)
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
- Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ)
- Donald Norcross (D-NJ)
- Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. (D-NJ)
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
- Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
- LaMonica McIver (D-NJ)
- Nellie Pou (D-NJ)
- Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
- Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ)
- S001207
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 House #124 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Dec 9, 2025 · Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238. - 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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - May 13, 2025 · 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 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987) - May 13, 2025 · 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 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249. - May 13, 2025 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980) - May 13, 2025 · House
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Apr 17, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39. - Apr 17, 2025 · House
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 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. - Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House