# 119-hres-1304: Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government through statehood for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

119-hres-1304, Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government through statehood for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1304
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government through statehood for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-19
- Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Voting representation and full local self-government for District of Columbia residents.** This resolution would declare that D.C. residents, including active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families, have earned those rights and urges passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act on Memorial Day. - Military-connected residents: Calls out servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families and cites roughly 30,000 veterans living in the District. - Historical service record: Notes about 200,000 District residents have served in the U.S. military since World War I to support the recognition. - Congressional push: Urges passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51/S. 51) and notes it has 207 House cosponsors and 43 Senate cosponsors.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1304 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1304)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8870)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1304 (as of 2026-09-21).