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US HR1256

US HR1256
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act


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Introduced
02/23/2021
In Committee
03/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL 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 Colum- bia, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove the bronze plaque and concrete block bearing the name of Francis Newlands from the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in Washington, D.C. The bill also requires the Secretary to offer the removed items to Newlands' descendants for a 60-day period, and if unclaimed, to have them maintained by the National Park Service as federal property. The memorial fountain is the focal point of this legislation, which aims to remove the commemoration of Francis Newlands from the site.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held. (on 07/14/2022)

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