H.R. 249: To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 11 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-09 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-09):
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.
Cosponsors (11)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Nellie Pou | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Donald Norcross | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Jefferson Van Drew | R NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Christopher H. Smith | R NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Josh Gottheimer | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | R NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Robert Menendez | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| LaMonica McIver | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11] | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 249?
H.R. 249 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr..
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