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.
Sponsored By: Representative Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
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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.
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- 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.
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
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