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Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

8/19/2025, 11:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4608

H.R. 4608 in the 119th Congress aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove or permanently conceal the name of Francis Newlands on the memorial fountain at Chevy Chase Circle in the District of Columbia, among other purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4608

Bill HR 4608 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2025. Bill HR 4608 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 22, 2025.  Bill HR 4608's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of July 22, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4608

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4608

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4608

Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
To direct the Secretary 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 for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4608

Jamie Raskin
Jamie Raskin
MarylandDemocrat
André Carson
André Carson
IndianaDemocrat

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