4 versions

CosmeticWhat changed in REFERRED IN SENATEcompared with ENGROSSED IN HOUSE (May 13, 2025)

Technical and clerical updates only. The later version, v4, reflects the bill's referral to the Senate and includes the name of the House Clerk, Kevin F. McCumber, in the attestation. There are no substantive policy changes between v3 and v4.

H.R. 249119th CongressIntroduced Jan 9, 2025

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

Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural ResourcesNarrow

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Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]
Committees: Energy and Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action: Dec 9, 2025

Bottom line

H.R. 249 officially renames two sites within Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

What it actually does

This bill renames two specific facilities within the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge will become the "Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge," and Overlook Park will become the "Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park." It also ensures that all future references in official documents reflect these new names.

Section 1(a), 1(b), and 1(c)

Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Facilities

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This provision mandates the renaming of two specific locations within the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. The "Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge" will be officially known as the "Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge," and "Overlook Park" will be designated as the "Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park." Furthermore, any existing or future official references to the old names will be deemed to refer to the new, honorific names.

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CosmeticWhat changed in REFERRED IN SENATEcompared with ENGROSSED IN HOUSE (May 13, 2025)

H.R. 249119th CongressIntroduced Jan 9, 2025

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

Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural ResourcesNarrow

View bill text

Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]
Committees: Energy and Natural Resources Committee (primary)
Last action: Dec 9, 2025

Bottom line

H.R. 249 officially renames two sites within Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

What it actually does

Section 1(a), 1(b), and 1(c)

Redesignation of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Facilities

prominently featuredstraightforward