S. 2369: Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-22 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-09 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-22):
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.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2369 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2369?
S. 2369 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2369 are available on congress.gov.
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