US HB8227 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on September 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Pending: House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-09-16HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
2020-09-11HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2020-09-11HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E828)
2020-09-11HouseIntroduced in House

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