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HR 249119th CongressIn Committee

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

Introduced: Jan 9, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-New Jersey)
Infrastructure
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Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill would ceremonially rename two facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in New Jersey to honor Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. Specifically, the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge would be designated as the Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge, and Overlook Park would be designated as Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park. It also provides that any reference in federal laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records to the old names should be treated as referring to the new names. The measure is a ceremonial designation and does not authorize new funding or change park management. The bill appears to have passed the House and is before the Senate for consideration.

Key Points

  • 1Renames the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge to “Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge.”
  • 2Renames Overlook Park to “Bill Pascrell, Jr. Overlook Park.”
  • 3Requires references to the old names in federal laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records to be treated as references to the new names.
  • 4No funding or new authorities are granted; the change is ceremonial.
  • 5Affects how official signage, maps, and documentation identify the park’s facilities.

Impact Areas

Primary: Visitors and stakeholders of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, who will see updated signage and references reflecting the new names.Secondary: Federal agencies and offices that maintain official maps, records, and regulations referencing the park facilities, which will need to adopt the new names in official materials.Additional impacts: Minor administrative tasks and signage updates; no changes to park operations, staffing, or funding are authorized by this bill.
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