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District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion Act: Full Congressional Representation for DC Residents

This act proposes to reduce the size of the District of Columbia to only core federal buildings, returning the rest to Maryland. Citizens living in the retroceded areas of DC will become Maryland residents, gaining full representation in the U.S. Congress. This change will impact their voting rights, judicial system, and potentially local finances.
Key points
Most District of Columbia residents will become Maryland residents, gaining full voting representation in Congress (two senators and a representative).
DC courts will be integrated into Maryland's judicial system, with all pending cases transferred to Maryland courts.
The area around the White House, Capitol, and other key federal buildings will remain under direct Congressional control as the "National Capital Service Area."
Maryland must accept this change through its own legislation, and the Congressional Budget Office will report on the economic impact on the state.
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Print number: 117_HR_472
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_472.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Most District of Columbia residents will become Maryland residents, gaining full voting representation in Congress (two senators and a representative).
  • DC courts will be integrated into Maryland's judicial system, with all pending cases transferred to Maryland courts.
  • The area around the White House, Capitol, and other key federal buildings will remain under direct Congressional control as the "National Capital Service Area."
  • Maryland must accept this change through its own legislation, and the Congressional Budget Office will report on the economic impact on the state.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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