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H.R. 8227

Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E828)

  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act — Informed