H.R. 249 · Passed House · Public Lands and Natural Resources

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

Sponsor: Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ)

What it does

• Renames the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge as the Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge.
• Renames Overlook Park as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.
• Applies within Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson, New Jersey.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Dec 9, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

Committee: Senate National Parks Subcommittee