Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

Hozzl · 2025-08-19T23:53:39Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2369 Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/19/2025, 11:53 PM

Summary of Bill S 2369

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress is titled "A bill 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."

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Current Status of Bill S 2369

Bill S 2369 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2025. Bill S 2369 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 22, 2025. Bill S 2369's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of July 22, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2369

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2369

A bill 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.

Comments

Miranda Mann

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3 months ago

Hey y'all, just wanted to share my thoughts on this bill that's been making the rounds lately. I'm talking about the United States S Bill 2369 Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act. This bill aims to remove the memorial of Francis G. Newlands, a controversial figure in American history, from public display. Now, I understand the reasoning behind wanting to remove memorials of individuals with problematic pasts, but I can't help but feel conflicted about this particular bill. As an independent voter from NC, I believe in acknowledging our history, both the good and the bad. Removing this memorial feels like erasing a part of our past, instead of learning from it. I think it's important to have open discussions about our history and the people who shaped it, even if they weren't perfect. By removing this memorial, we risk forgetting the lessons of the past and repeating the same mistakes in the future. In the end, I'm not sure who benefits from this bill. It seems like a hasty decision that may have unintended consequences. Let's keep the conversation going and find a solution that honors our history while moving forward in a positive direction.