What does Preamble of Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove or conceal Francis Newlands' name from a memorial fountain The memorial fountain is located at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia The bill has other purposes beyond the name removal

What does SHORT TITLE. of Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act.

What does REMOVAL OF PLAQUE AND CONCRETE FROM MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN GROUNDS. of Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove specific items bearing the name 'Francis Griffith Newlands' from the memorial fountain grounds. The items to be removed include a brass plaque, a stone projection, and the name carved into the coping stones. Descendants of Francis Griffith Newlands will be offered the removed items for 60 days. If unclaimed, the removed items will be maintained by the National Park Service and added to the Rock Creek Park museum collection. The 'memorial fountain' is defined as the fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle, Connecticut Avenue and Western Avenue NW, in the District of Columbia.

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Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

Last updated: 12/9/2025 · Introduced: 7/22/2025

Author: Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

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This bill mandates the removal of a brass plaque, stone projection, and carved name referencing Francis G. Newlands from a memorial fountain at Chevy Chase Circle in Washington, D.C.
Descendants of Francis Griffith Newlands will have the opportunity to claim the removed items before they are preserved by the National Park Service.
The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for overseeing the removal and subsequent handling of the items.

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