Bill · S. 2369· Senate(119-S-2369)
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 12/9/2025 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Van Hollen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove or conceal the name of Francis Newlands from the memorial fountain at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia. Removed items will first be offered to Newlands' descendants, and if unclaimed, will be maintained by the National Park Service. The bill is called the "Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act".
Yes
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+1
Removing the memorial could be seen as a step towards acknowledging historical injustices.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
The bill could be viewed positively as a step towards addressing historical injustices.
The opposite
Would white Americans be better off under this?-1
Some white Americans may disapprove of the action as erasing history.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- This bill could be viewed positively by people who believe removing Newlands' name from the fountain is a step towards correcting historical injustices, as it directs the Secretary of Interior to remove Newlands' name from the memorial fountain, according to Section 2.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Some people, including descendants of Francis Newlands or those who appreciate historical preservation, might view this bill negatively because it mandates the removal of Newlands' name from the memorial fountain, as outlined in Section 2.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+1Good For White Americans-1
- 12/9/2025
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- 7/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced in Senate
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