HR-249 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-05-14IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2025-05-13FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-05-13VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 50, 2 Present (Roll no. 124). (text: CR H1979)House floor actions
2025-05-13FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)House floor actions
2025-05-13FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2025-05-13FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.House floor actions
2025-05-13FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)House floor actions
2025-05-13FloorMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2025-04-17CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.House floor actions
2025-04-17CommitteeReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.House floor actions
2025-02-12CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2025-02-12CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2025-01-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2025-01-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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