# 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

119-hr-51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC) with 209 cosponsors; status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-51
- Congress: 119
- Title: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-03
- Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC)
- Cosponsors: 209
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-11

## Summary

**Full statehood** for Washington, Douglass Commonwealth would admit the District of Columbia as a new state on equal footing, while defining a smaller federal "Capital" and setting staged transitions for courts, property, and federal programs. - Capital residents would gain full congressional representation: two U.S. Senators and one U.S. Representative. The bill also requires states to allow "absent Capital" residents to vote by absentee ballot in federal elections. - The U.S. House would be permanently increased to 436 members and apportionment would be adjusted beginning with the first decennial census after admission. - The bill defines the federal Capital with a required 180-day survey, preserves federal court, prosecutorial, prison, parole, National Guard, and employee benefit arrangements on a temporary basis, and phases those responsibilities to the State as it certifies the necessary laws and personnel are in place.

## Cosponsors (209)

- Rep. Blair, Everton [D-GA-13] (D-GA), 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5] (D-MA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35] (D-TX), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] (D-SC), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] (D-CO), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] (D-CO), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] (D-TX), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] (D-FL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] (D-CT), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] (D-MD), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] (D-OR), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4] (D-MD), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] (D-WA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] (D-NM), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] (D-MA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] (D-GA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3] (D-KY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23] (D-FL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] (D-IN), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] (D-MA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-CO), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] (D-WA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] (D-MI), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] (D-GA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4] (D-AZ), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13] (D-OH), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D-IL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (D-TX), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4] (D-MA), 2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2025-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sylvester Turner (D-TX), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] (D-LA), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morrison, Kelly [D-MN-3] (D-MN), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3] (D-NJ), 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA), 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA), 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] (D-MD), 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D-OR), 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] (D-MD), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22] (D-NY), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3] (D-MD), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16] (D-NY), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA), 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30] (D-CA), 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA), 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D-CA), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] (D-TX), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29] (D-CA), 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] (D-VI), 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA), 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] (D-OR), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11] (D-NJ), 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Liccardo, Sam T. [D-CA-16] (D-CA), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2] (D-NM), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9] (D-NJ), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19] (D-NY), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18] (D-TX), 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mejia, Analilia [D-NJ-11] (D-NJ), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] (D-NH), 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Retirement and benefits for D.C. workers: benefit, high. If enacted, people already getting federal D.C. retirement checks would keep them on the same terms. Title 5 federal benefit obligations would keep applying to D.C. employees first hired before October 1, 1987. Judges would keep federal retirement for service earned before admission, until the Stat…
- How D.C. statehood would happen: benefit, high. This bill would admit Washington, Douglass Commonwealth as a State if its constitution fits U.S. rules. The new State would take over all D.C. legal matters, cases, and obligations unless other laws say otherwise. D.C. leaders and judges would continue in State roles as the State’s constitution and…
- Medicaid funding match for new State: benefit, medium. If enacted, the State’s Medicaid federal match would equal D.C.’s rate starting on admission. This would last until September 30 of the fiscal year when the State certifies it can cover any loss for the next five years. This could support Medicaid coverage and services during the transition.
- Tuition help and scholarships continue: benefit, medium. If enacted, current tuition aid and scholarship programs would apply to the new State and the school that replaces the University of D.C. Students could keep getting support under the same rules. These programs would end only when the State certifies it offers similar aid and school funding.
- Courts and justice services keep running: benefit, medium. If enacted, the U.S. Marshals Service would keep court services until the State staffs up. Federal prosecutors would be assigned to handle cases during the transition, with no State reimbursement. Federal parole and supervision authority would continue for eligible people, and federal prison design…
- New elections and voting after statehood: benefit, medium. If enacted, the President would notify the Mayor within 60 days. The Mayor would call the first elections for two Senators and one Representative within 30 days. The President would admit the winners within 90 days. The House would expand to 436 Members, and the State would have one Representative…
- Statehood transition commission set up: benefit, low. If enacted, an 18‑member panel would guide the move to statehood. Appointments would be due within 90 days after enactment. Members would not be paid, but travel costs could be covered. The commission would end two years after the State is admitted.
- What stays as the federal Capital: mixed, medium. If enacted, the Capital would keep the White House, Capitol, Supreme Court, and nearby federal buildings. A detailed boundary survey would be done within 180 days after enactment. The Capital would stop being a municipal government when the State is admitted. Being located in the new Capital would…
- Who owns and taxes property now: mixed, medium. If enacted, the U.S. would keep title or jurisdiction over the federal property it held before admission. The State would keep D.C.’s property from before admission, but would give up claims to other federal property. Congress would keep exclusive lawmaking power over federal defense and Coast Guar…
- Citizenship status would not change: mixed, low. If enacted, this bill would not give, take away, or restore U.S. nationality. Your citizenship status would stay the same under current law.
- Update federal laws for Capital and State: mixed, low. If enacted, many federal statutes would be updated to refer to the new Capital and the State. Federal court names, venues, and related rules would be revised. Some residency rules for judges and officers would change for people appointed after admission. A D.C.-specific reference in presidential el…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act
- 119-hr-1810: Safe Schools Improvement Act
- 119-hjres-80: Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

## Sources
- [119-hr-51 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/51)

## Related
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-14)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-17)
- [119-hr-1810: Safe Schools Improvement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1810)
- [119-hjres-80: Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hjres-80)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51 (as of 2026-10-11).