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Recognizing D.C. Veterans and Calling for Statehood

This resolution recognizes the service of District of Columbia veterans and condemns their lack of full congressional representation and self-governance. It calls for D.C. statehood, which would grant residents full voting rights and control over local affairs, similar to other states.
Key points
Recognizes the service of District of Columbia veterans who served in every American war, despite lacking full rights.
Condemns the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for D.C. residents, including veterans and their families.
Calls for the District of Columbia to become the 51st state, granting residents full voting rights and democratic control over local affairs.
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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 1567
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-11-08