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Paterson Great Falls: Renaming Park Facilities

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Congress passed a plan to change the names of a bridge and a park area inside the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in New Jersey.
  • The Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge and Overlook Park will both be renamed to include the name of former Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
  • Once this becomes law, all official government records, maps, and signs will be updated to show the new names.
  • This is a ceremonial move to honor a public official and will not change the park's daily operations or how much it costs for people to visit.

Milestones

5 milestones16 actions
Dec 9, 2025Senate

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

May 14, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

May 13, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 13, 2025House

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)

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)

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralMay 13, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

362
50
Democrat
2000 · 13
Republican
16250 · 8
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHR 249
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

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Cosponsors

(11)
D: 8R: 3

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