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Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

USA119th CongressHR-4608| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (2)
André Carson (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the removal or permanent concealment of the name of Francis Newlands from the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to specifically remove a brass plaque , a stone, tablet-like projection , and the name "Newlands" carved into the fountain's coping stones. The bill specifies that any items removed must first be offered to the descendants of Francis Griffith Newlands for a period of 60 days. If these items are not claimed within that timeframe, they are to be maintained by the National Park Service as Federal property and accessioned into the Rock Creek Park museum collection.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1256
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1021
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8227
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 22, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E706)
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2369
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1256
    Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1021
    Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8227
    Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act


  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 22, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E706)


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2369
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-2369: Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

USA119th CongressHR-4608| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
This legislation mandates the removal or permanent concealment of the name of Francis Newlands from the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to specifically remove a brass plaque , a stone, tablet-like projection , and the name "Newlands" carved into the fountain's coping stones. The bill specifies that any items removed must first be offered to the descendants of Francis Griffith Newlands for a period of 60 days. If these items are not claimed within that timeframe, they are to be maintained by the National Park Service as Federal property and accessioned into the Rock Creek Park museum collection.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1256
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1021
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8227
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 22, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E706)
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2369
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1256
    Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1021
    Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8227
    Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act


  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 22, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E706)


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2369
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (2)
André Carson (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-2369: Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted