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HR249: To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in…

119th Congress (2025–2027) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

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


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2025-05-13: Passed
Latest action 2025-12-09: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S. Hrg. 119-238.
Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
Official record Congress.gov

What the 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.

Subjects: Congressional tributes, Historic sites and heritage areas, Members of Congress, New Jersey, Parks, recreation areas, trails


Roll-call votes on HR249 (119th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2025-05-13 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 361 48 19 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HR249 in the 119th Congress?

HR249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6].

What is the latest action on HR249?

On 2025-12-09: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR249?

1 recorded vote in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2025-05-13, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.