United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8227 — Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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  3. Died in session

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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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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E828)

  4. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Public lands and natural resources District of Columbia Members of Congress Monuments and memorials Senate Racial and ethnic relations
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8227 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 8227?
HR 8227 is sponsored by Eleanor Norton (D).
What is the current status of HR 8227?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8227?
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