To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Passed HouseMay 13, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet
Where it stands
Passed House. Latest step, Dec 9, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238. The House passed it 362–50.All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 249 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (May 14, 2025).
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H.R. 249Bill
Sec. 1Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls NHP facilitiesnew law
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Sec. 1 Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls NHP facilities
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What it does
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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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 9, 2025).
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What has happened
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May 13, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Apr 17, 2025Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.Library of Congress