HR249-119

Passed House

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

119th Congress Introduced Jan 9, 2025

Legislative Progress

Passed House
Introduced Committee Passed
May 14, 2025

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy …

May 14, 2025 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from eh version)

Apr 17, 2025

Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the …

Jan 9, 2025

Mr. Pallone (for himself, Ms. Pou, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Van …

House Roll #124

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Cong…

Passed
362 Yea 50 Nay 19 Not Voting 2 Present
May 13, 2025

Summary

What This Bill Does

Renames the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge and Overlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in New Jersey to honor the late Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr.

Who Benefits and How

Pascrell family and constituents gain lasting memorial. His legacy in securing the park commemorated.

Who Bears the Burden and How

NPS bears minimal signage costs.

Key Provisions

  • Bridge renamed Bill Pascrell Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge
  • Park renamed Bill Pascrell Jr. Overlook Park
  • Updates all federal references
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 9, 2026 15:13

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Redesignates facilities at Paterson Great Falls NHP in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr.

Policy Domains

Commemorations National Parks

Legislative Strategy

"Commemorative naming"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Commemorations National Parks

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