What is the current status of HR 249?

HR 249 is currently: Passed House.

How did the House vote on HR 249?

In the House, the recorded vote was 361 yea to 49 nay (Passed).

Who sponsored HR 249?

HR 249 was sponsored by Frank Pallone (D), Rep.

Rename Park Facilities for Congressman Pascrell

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2025

Passed House9 months ago

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Under consideration in the National Parks Subcommittee.

The committee is actively working on it, which most bills never get.

Public Lands and Natural ResourcesCongressional tributesHistoric sites and heritage areasMembers of CongressNew JerseyParks, recreation areas, trails

Why This Matters

This bill redesignates certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to honor Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

If you visit Paterson Great Falls, you will notice the renamed facilities honoring Congressman Pascrell.

Who this affects

Visitors to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

What it costs

CBO estimates that updating maps, materials, and signage for the redesignation would cost less than $500,000 from 2025 to 2030. Congressional Budget Office

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill changes the name of Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge.
2The bill changes the name of Overlook Park to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.
3All official references to the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge will now use the new name.
4All official references to Overlook Park will now use the new name.

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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.

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Rename Park Facilities for Congressman Pascrell

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2025

Passed House9 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Under consideration in the National Parks Subcommittee.

The committee is actively working on it, which most bills never get.

Public Lands and Natural ResourcesCongressional tributesHistoric sites and heritage areasMembers of CongressNew JerseyParks, recreation areas, trails

Why This Matters

This bill redesignates certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to honor Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

If you visit Paterson Great Falls, you will notice the renamed facilities honoring Congressman Pascrell.

Who this affects

Visitors to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

What it costs

CBO estimates that updating maps, materials, and signage for the redesignation would cost less than $500,000 from 2025 to 2030. Congressional Budget Office

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill changes the name of Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge.
2The bill changes the name of Overlook Park to Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.
3All official references to the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge will now use the new name.
4All official references to Overlook Park will now use the new name.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document