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US S3515

US S3515
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/18/2022
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, known as the Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act, directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove the bronze plaque, concrete block, and carved name 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 these items to Newlands' descendants for a period of 60 days, and if unclaimed, to maintain them as federal property in the Rock Creek Park museum collection.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 01/18/2022)

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