Bill > S2369

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove or permanently conceal references to Francis G. Newlands from the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in Washington, D.C. Specifically, the bill requires the removal of a brass plaque with Newlands' name, a stone tablet-like projection bearing his name and an inscription, and the name "Newlands" carved into the fountain's coping stones. The bill provides that these removed items will first be offered to Newlands' descendants for 60 days, and if not claimed, will become part of the National Park Service's Rock Creek Park museum collection. The removal appears to be motivated by Newlands' controversial historical legacy, though the bill does not explicitly state the reasons. The bill provides a clear, step-by-step process for removing Newlands' name from the memorial fountain, ensuring that the items are handled respectfully and potentially preserved for historical documentation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2369/all-info