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HR 249 · in committee · symbolic

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

What this bill does

  • This bill renames a trail bridge and park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park after Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
  • The renaming affects visitors to the national historical park in Paterson, New Jersey.
  • The bill requires no new funding and takes effect upon enactment.

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Community Threads

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  1. 01

    What criteria should Congress use when deciding to name or rename facilities at national parks after individuals?

  2. 02

    How might renaming a trail and bridge after Congressman Pascrell affect how visitors experience and understand Paterson Great Falls' historical significance?

  3. 03

    Should the renaming of federally designated sites require input from local communities, and who should have decision-making authority?

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Sponsor · D-NJ-6

Frank Pallone, Jr.

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Introduced 2025-12-09

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-12-09 · senate · Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

  2. 2025-05-14 · senate · IntroReferral

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

  3. 2025-05-13 · house · Floor

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

  4. 2025-05-13 · house · Floor

    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)

  5. 2025-05-13 · Floor

    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)

  6. 2025-05-13 · house · Floor

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

  7. 2025-05-13 · house · Floor

    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.

  8. 2025-05-13 · house · Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.

  9. 2025-05-13 · house · Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)

  10. 2025-05-13 · house · Floor

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

  11. 2025-04-17 · house · Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.

  12. 2025-04-17 · house · Committee

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

  13. 2025-04-17 · Committee

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

  14. 2025-02-12 · house · Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  15. 2025-02-12 · house · Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  16. 2025-01-09 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  17. 2025-01-09 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  18. 2025-01-09 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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