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Removal of Francis Newlands' Name and Plaques from DC Fountain.

This act mandates the removal of plaques and the name of Francis Newlands from a memorial fountain in Washington D.C. The removed items will be offered to his descendants, and if unclaimed, will be accessioned into the Rock Creek Park museum collection. For citizens, this signifies a change in public space and the symbolism of memorials.
Key points
Directs the removal of a bronze plaque, a stone tablet, and the carved name of Francis G. Newlands from the memorial fountain at Chevy Chase Circle.
Removed items will be offered to Newlands' descendants for 60 days; if unclaimed, they will be maintained by the National Park Service and added to the Rock Creek Park museum collection.
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Print number: 117_S_3515
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2022-01-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3515.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Directs the removal of a bronze plaque, a stone tablet, and the carved name of Francis G. Newlands from the memorial fountain at Chevy Chase Circle.
  • Removed items will be offered to Newlands' descendants for 60 days; if unclaimed, they will be maintained by the National Park Service and added to the Rock Creek Park museum collection.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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