The record

LegislationLegislation· Dec 2025
HR 249 Passed House — in Senate

Sponsored by Frank Pallone (D)

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

Renames two facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park after Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

Tradeoff

Redesignates a scenic overlook trail bridge and park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in New Jersey. No fiscal impact.

What's in it

See official bill text

Less than $500,000 over 2025-2030 to update maps, signage, and informational materials.

The $500,000 or less is the federal administrative cost to rename park facilities and update associated materials; the bill itself creates no new program, only a redesignation with minimal federal overhead.

H.R. 249, a bill to redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. · Feb 2025

The House passed this 362-50 on May 13, 2025 — sitting in the Senate.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Jan 9, 2025)

  2. House

    Committee on Natural Resources(Jan 9, 2025)

  3. House

    The Committee on Natural Resources voted to send it to the floor

    Reported(Feb 12, 2025)

    Committee report H. Rept. 119-62.

  4. House

    On Motion to and Pass

    Passed(Roll #124 · May 13, 2025)

    362 yeanay 50

  5. Senate

    Received from the House

    on Energy and Natural Resources(May 14, 2025)

Passage votes so far· May 13, 2025· 119th Congress · 2025–2027