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Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
12/10/2025, 12:03 PM
Summary of Bill S 2369
Congressional Summary of S 2369
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
This bill directs the Department 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 take other specified actions.
Specifically, Interior must
- remove the brass plaque bearing the name Senator Francis G. Newlands from the grounds of the memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District;
- remove from the south end of the memorial fountain's face, the stone, tablet-like projection bearing the name of Francis Griffith Newlands and a related inscription;
- remove or permanently conceal the name Newlands carved into the upper face of the memorial fountain's coping stones; and
- offer the items removed to the descendants of Francis Griffith Newlands for a 60-day period, and if not claimed within that period, direct the removed items to be maintained by the National Park Service as federal property and accessioned into the Rock Creek Park museum collection.
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Current Status of Bill S 2369
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2369
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2369
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2369
Comments
Miranda Mann
7 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.
Elyse Dougherty
7 months ago
I don't like this bill, how will it impact us in the long run?
