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.

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

Sponsor+

Frank J. Pallone Jr., D-NJ-6

20 terms · @FrankPallone

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2107 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3006 · 202-225-4671

Cosponsors (11)+

Nellie A. Pou, D-NJ-9Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 1 term · @caohouse
Donald W. Norcross, D-NJ-1Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 7 terms · @DonaldNorcross
Jefferson Van Drew, R-NJ-2Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 4 terms · @Congressman_JVD
Herbert C. Conaway Jr., D-NJ-3Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 1 term · @RepHerbConaway
Christopher H. Smith, R-NJ-4Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 23 terms
Josh Gottheimer, D-NJ-5Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepJoshG
Thomas H. Kean Jr., R-NJ-7Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 2 terms · @CongressmanKean
Robert J. Menendez Jr., D-NJ-8Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMenendez
LaMonica McIver, D-NJ-10Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepLaMonica
Mikie Sherrill, D-NJ-11Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 4 terms
Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-NJ-12Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 9, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepBonnie

Committees (2)+

Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate Standing · Activity May 14, 2025
Natural Resources Committee
House Standing · Activity Apr 17, 2025

Actions (18)+

Dec 9, 2025 · via Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
May 14, 2025 · via Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
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 · via Library of Congress
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 · via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)
May 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
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 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.
May 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)
May 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 17, 2025 · via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
Apr 17, 2025 · via House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.
Apr 17, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.
Feb 12, 2025 · via House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 12, 2025 · via House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

IntroducedJan 9, 2025

Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources

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Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PALLONE:H.R. 249.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18[Page H92]

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