Bills/H.R. 249

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

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

Passed HouseEnvironmentHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of HR 249 **What the Bill Does:** This bill renames two facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in New Jersey to honor the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. Specifically, it renames the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge to the "Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge" and renames Overlook Park to "Bill Pascrell, Jr.

Overlook Park." The bill is a commemorative measure with no significant budgetary impact. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects visitors to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson, New Jersey, who would see the renamed facilities. It is a tribute to Congressman Pascrell, a longtime New Jersey representative who passed away in 2024. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is now pending consideration in the Senate. It is a bipartisan tribute measure sponsored by Democratic Representative Frank Pallone of New Jersey.

CRS Official Summary

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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Latest Action

December 9, 2025

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

Subjects

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

Sponsor

11 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 9, 2025
Last Updated
December 9, 2025
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