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Removal of Newlands Name from Washington D.C. Memorial

This act mandates the removal or permanent concealment of Francis Newlands' name from a memorial fountain in the District of Columbia. This aims to alter the symbolism of public spaces, potentially influencing how citizens perceive history and heritage in public areas.
Key points
The brass plaque bearing Senator Francis G. Newlands' name will be removed from the memorial fountain at Chevy Chase Circle.
A stone tablet and the carved Newlands name on the fountain will be removed or permanently concealed.
Removed items will be offered to Newlands' descendants; if unclaimed, they will be accessioned into the Rock Creek Park museum collection.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2369
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2025-07-22
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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 119_S_2369.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The brass plaque bearing Senator Francis G. Newlands' name will be removed from the memorial fountain at Chevy Chase Circle.
  • A stone tablet and the carved Newlands name on the fountain will be removed or permanently concealed.
  • Removed items will be offered to Newlands' descendants; if unclaimed, they will be accessioned into the Rock Creek Park museum collection.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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