Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
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Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to (1) remove the bronze plaque bearing the name Francis G. Newlands from the grounds of the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia; (2) remove from the fountain the block of concrete that is inscribed with the name of, and other information related to, Francis Griffith Newlands; and (3) donate the items removed to the descendants of Francis Griffith Newlands.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E828)
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E828)
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
District of ColumbiaMembers of CongressMonuments and memorialsRacial and ethnic relationsSenate
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
USA116th CongressHR-8227| House
| Updated: 9/16/2020
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to (1) remove the bronze plaque bearing the name Francis G. Newlands from the grounds of the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia; (2) remove from the fountain the block of concrete that is inscribed with the name of, and other information related to, Francis Griffith Newlands; and (3) donate the items removed to the descendants of Francis Griffith Newlands.