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Introduced
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
In Committee
03/22/2023
03/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove or permanently conceal the name of Francis Newlands on the grounds of the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove or permanently conceal the name of Francis Newlands from the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in Washington, D.C. Specifically, it requires the removal of a brass plaque, a stone tablet-like projection, and the name carved into the fountain's coping stones. The items removed would be offered to Newlands' descendants for 60 days, and if unclaimed, would be maintained by the National Park Service as federal property and added to the Rock Creek Park museum collection.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. (on 03/22/2023)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ District of Columbia
- ‐ National Symbols and Monuments
Public Lands and Water Management
- ‐ National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1021/all-info | 02/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1021/BILLS-118hr1021ih.pdf | 03/10/2023 |
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