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Introduced
09/11/2020
09/11/2020
In Committee
09/16/2020
09/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove the bronze plaque and concrete block bearing the name of Francis Newlands from the grounds of the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. 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.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove the bronze plaque and concrete block bearing the name of Francis G. Newlands from the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia, and to donate the removed items to Newlands' descendants. The bill aims to address concerns about Newlands, who was a former U.S. Senator involved in efforts to restrict immigration and promote racial segregation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. (on 09/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8227/all-info | 09/12/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8227/BILLS-116hr8227ih.pdf | 09/17/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8227/BILLS-116hr8227ih.pdf.pdf | 09/17/2020 |
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