To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 9, 2025)
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 just happenedDec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateMay 14, 2025
- Engrossed in HouseMay 13, 2025
- Reported in HouseApr 17, 2025
- Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2025
- Dec 9, 2025Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
National Parks Subcommittee - May 14, 2025IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 13, 2025FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 13, 2025FloorH37300
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, 2025Floor8000
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, 2025FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)
- May 13, 2025FloorH37220
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, 2025FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.
- May 13, 2025FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)
- May 13, 2025FloorH30300
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Apr 17, 2025CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
- Apr 17, 2025CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.
Natural Resources Committee - Apr 17, 2025Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.
Natural Resources Committee - Feb 12, 2025Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Natural Resources Committee - Feb 12, 2025Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Natural Resources Committee - Jan 9, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Jan 9, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 9, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House