District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion: Voting Rights and Representation
This bill proposes returning most of the District of Columbia to the state of Maryland. The goal is to grant full voting representation in the U.S. Congress to DC residents, which they currently lack. If enacted, DC residents would gain voting rights in congressional elections as Maryland citizens, and their court cases would transfer to Maryland courts.
Key points
Residents of the District of Columbia would gain full voting rights in the U.S. Congress by becoming part of Maryland.
The area around key federal buildings (e.g., White House, Capitol) would remain under federal control as a separate service area.
Court cases from the District of Columbia would be transferred to Maryland state courts.
Maryland would receive an additional Representative in the House until the next reapportionment.
The bill requires Maryland's acceptance and an economic impact analysis before taking effect.
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