The Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act aims to remove the statue of Francis G. Newlands from the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall Collection due to his controversial history related to racial segregation and eugenics beliefs. The bill seeks to replace the statue with one representing a more inclusive and representative figure. This removal reflects a shift towards honoring individuals who better align with modern values of equality and diversity in American society.
2023-02-14: Introduced in House
2023-02-14: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E123)
2023-02-14: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2023-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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