S. 2369: Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

This bill, known as the Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act, aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to take specific actions regarding a memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in Washington, D.C. The key provisions of the bill include:

Removal of Plaque and Inscriptions

• The removal of a brass plaque displaying the name "Senator Francis G. Newlands" from the grounds of the memorial fountain.
• The removal of a stone projection at the south end of the fountain that bears the name "Francis Griffith Newlands" along with a related inscription.
• The removal or permanent concealment of the name "Newlands" that is carved into the upper face of the coping stones of the memorial fountain.

Disposition of Removed Items

• The items that are removed will be offered to the descendants of Francis Griffith Newlands for a period of 60 days.
• If the descendants do not claim these items within that period, they will be maintained as federal property by the National Park Service and accessioned into the museum collection of Rock Creek Park.

Definition of Memorial Fountain

For the purposes of this bill, the term "memorial fountain" specifically refers to the memorial fountain located at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Western Avenue NW in the District of Columbia.

Overall Purpose

The overall purpose of the bill is to remove direct references to Francis G. Newlands from the memorial fountain, which is situated in a public space managed by the National Park Service.

Committee Assignment

The bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further consideration.

Relevant Companies

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