William J. "Bill" Pascrell, Jr. (born January 25, 1937) is an American Democratic politician who represents New Jersey's 8th congressional district (map) in the House of Representatives. The district is based in Paterson and includes most of Passaic County and suburban Essex County.

The grandson of Italian immigrants, Pascrell was born in Paterson, New Jersey and attended St. George’s Elementary School, and in 1955 graduated from St. John the Baptist High School, during which he was elected Student Council President. Pascrell later went on to attend Fordham University in New York with Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Master’s degree in Philosophy.

Bill spent 12 years as a high school teacher in Paramus, NJ before being hired as a professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Previously, Pascrell was appointed to Paterson Board of Education, where he served as President of the Board. Bill also served as Board of Trustees of Passaic County Community College.