119th Congress · House bill · Last action Dec 9, 2025
H.R. 249Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural Resources
Democrats redesignate Paterson Falls facilities to honor Congressman Pascrell
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank (D-NJ)11 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 9, 2025
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8 Democrats, 3 Republicans (of 11 shown).
Activity timeline
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
May 14
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May 14, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 13
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13
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May 13, 2025
On 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)
May 13
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Passed/agreed to in House: On 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)
May 13
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)
May 13
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At 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.
May 13
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.
May 13
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)
May 13
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May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Full action log
All 18 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Dec 9
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
May 14
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 13
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13
HOUSEOn 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)
May 13
Passed/agreed to in House: On 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)
May 13
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1986-1987)
May 13
HOUSEAt 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.
May 13
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 249.
May 13
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1980)
May 13
HOUSEMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 17
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
Apr 17
HOUSEReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.
Apr 17
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-62.
Feb 12
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 12
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 9
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 9
Introduced in House
Jan 9
Introduced in House
All 11 cosponsors
8 Democrats · 3 Republicans
Democrats (8)
Pou, NellieNJ-09
Norcross, DonaldNJ-01
Conaway, HerbertNJ-03
Gottheimer, JoshNJ-05
Menendez, RobertNJ-08
McIver, LaMonicaNJ-10
Sherrill, MikieNJ-11
Republicans (3)
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