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H.R. 249Passed House

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

Introduced: Jan 9, 2025

Latest action date: Dec 9, 2025

Latest development

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Jan 9, 2025
Recorded roll calls
1

Status detail: The full action history records passage in the House.

Plain-language overview

What this bill does

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 from Congress.gov.

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What this legislation is about

Civixly topics make federal and state legislation comparable. They are derived from the official CRS policy area and legislative subjects.

Official CRS policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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

Committee activity

Committees and subcommittees that received, reviewed, marked up, or reported this legislation.

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National Parks Subcommittee

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Amendments

Proposed changes to this measure, with their latest official outcome or action from Congress.gov.

No amendments are listed for this measure.

Checked against Congress.gov Oct 16, 2026.

Action timeline

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View full action timeline18 actions
  1. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

    CommitteeSenate
  2. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  4. 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)

    FloorHouse floor actions
  5. 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)

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  6. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)

    FloorHouse floor actions
  7. 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.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  9. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)

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  10. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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  11. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.

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  12. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.

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  13. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.

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  14. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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  15. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

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  16. Introduced in House

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  17. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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  18. Introduced in House

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Roll-call votes

Recorded House and Senate votes connected to this bill. Your representatives appear first when available.

PassedMay 13, 2025House · Roll call 124

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

50 Nay362 Yea19 Not Voting2 Present
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Brandon GillNot Voting
Chip RoyPresent
Clay HigginsNot Voting
David ScottYea
Donald NorcrossNot Voting
Doug LaMalfaYea
Eric SwalwellYea
Gerald E. ConnollyNot Voting
Jim CostaNot Voting
John GaramendiNot Voting
Josh GottheimerNot Voting
Joyce BeattyNot Voting
Marjorie Taylor GreeneNay
Mark E. GreenNay
Mark PocanNot Voting
Mikie SherrillNot Voting
Pramila JayapalNot Voting
Rick LarsenNot Voting
Ro KhannaNot Voting
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickYea
Steve ScaliseNot Voting
Tony GonzalesYea
Vern BuchananNot Voting
Wesley HuntNot Voting

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Sources: Congress.gov and official House and Senate vote records.

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