H.R. 249 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House May 13, 2025. Received May 14, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors Congressman Pascrell at New Jersey park
This bill renames two facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson, New Jersey. The Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge would be renamed the Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge, and Overlook Park would be renamed Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial renaming with no direct effect on most people's daily lives. Visitors to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park will see the new names on signs and maps at these locations.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 9, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 249
AN ACT
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-6) · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 9, 2025: “Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · May 13, 2025
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 362–50
| Party | Yes | No | Present | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 200 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Republicans | 162 | 50 | 2 | 6 |
50 members voted against most of their party: 50 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 4 official versions.