H.R. 4608 Introduced Public Lands and Natural Resources

Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove or permanently conceal the name of Francis Newlands on the grounds of the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Introduced July 22, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 D) Latest action July 22, 2025

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  1. Jul 22, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  2. Jul 22, 2025 Introduced in House
  3. Jul 22, 2025 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E706)

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