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Recognizing D.C. Veterans and Calling for Full Statehood for District of Columbia

This resolution recognizes the service of District of Columbia veterans and condemns their lack of Congressional representation and full local self-government. It calls for D.C. statehood, which would grant residents, including veterans and their families, voting rights in Congress and full control over local affairs. This would mean D.C. citizens would have the same political rights as residents of other states.
Key points
Recognizes the service of District of Columbia veterans who have fought in every U.S. war.
Condemns the denial of voting representation in Congress for D.C. residents, including veterans and their families.
Calls for the District of Columbia to become the 51st state, ensuring full political representation and self-governance.
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Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.
Print number: HRES 1461
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-11-10