Who it affects
- Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Passed the HouseParks and recreation
Paterson trail bridge and park names
H.R. 249 · House bill · Introduced Jan. 9, 2025
This bill would rename a trail bridge and park in Paterson, New Jersey, after Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
At a glance
Where it stands
Passed the House 362 to 50 on May 13.
How South Carolina voted
Lobbying and money
No lobbying reported yet
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What it would do
- Both locations are within Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson, New Jersey.
- Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge would become Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge.
- Overlook Park would become Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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House vote
Vote to pass
Fast-track vote that needs two-thirds
May 13, 2025 · Passed 362 to 50
- Republicans
- 162 yes
- 50 no
- Democrats
- 200 yes
- 0 no
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Pallone, Frank (D-NJ)
- Introduced
- Jan. 9, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 11
- Committees
- Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House Natural Resources Committee
- Latest action
- Dec. 9, 2025 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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.
Summary on Congress.gov ↗Everyone who lobbied on this bill (0 groups)
No lobbying report we have loaded names this bill. That doesn't mean no lobbying took place.
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