HR 8227
116th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
District of Columbia
Members of Congress
Monuments and memorials
Racial and ethnic relations
Senate
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Introduced: September 11, 2020
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Sep 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 11, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E828)
Sep 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Committees of jurisdiction
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