H.R.249 - To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.249 proposes to rename the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge and Overlook Park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. The bill directs that any references to the original names in laws, maps, regulations, documents, or other records of the United States be updated to reflect the new designations. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources before being committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Expected Effects
The immediate effect of this bill, if enacted, would be the renaming of two specific locations within the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. This would primarily serve as a symbolic gesture recognizing Congressman Pascrell's contributions. There would likely be minimal practical impact beyond the name changes and associated administrative updates.
Potential Benefits
- Honors Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. for his service.
- May increase awareness of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.
- Could foster a sense of local pride and community connection to the park.
- Serves as a lasting tribute to a public servant.
- May encourage further investment or attention to the park.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential costs associated with updating signage, maps, and official documents.
- May be perceived as a self-serving act by some members of the public.
- Could set a precedent for renaming other landmarks, potentially leading to controversy.
- The resources spent on this could be used for other park improvements.
- May not have a significant positive impact on the park itself or the community.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the legislative powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution, which allows Congress to manage federal lands and properties. There is no apparent conflict with any specific constitutional provision or amendment. The act of renaming facilities within a National Historical Park falls within the scope of Congress's authority to legislate on matters related to federal property and historical preservation.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).