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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.

Senate Actions

IntroReferral
May. 14 2025	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

House floor actions Actions

Floor

May. 13
2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Calendars
Apr. 17 2025	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.

Committee
Apr. 17 2025	Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.

IntroReferral
Jan. 09 2025	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
May. 13 2025	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)

Committee
Apr. 17 2025	Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.

IntroReferral
Jan. 09 2025	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Feb. 12 2025	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

House bill HR249-119

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

House bill HR249-119

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

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