Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8227
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 11, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 11, 2020
Latest Action
Sep 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8227
Congress
116
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Maryland
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
September 11, 2020
Actions (4)
09/16/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
09/11/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
09/11/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E828)
09/11/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:00 PM