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Washington, D.C. Admission Act

USA119th CongressHR-51| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (206)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Christian D. Menefee (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Washington, D.C. Admission Act," proposes to admit the territory of Washington, D.C., into the Union as the 51st state, to be named Washington, Douglass Commonwealth . Upon admission, the new state would be on equal footing with all other states, gaining full representation in Congress with two Senators and one Representative. A crucial provision of the bill is the establishment of a distinct federal enclave, referred to as the "Capital," which would serve as the permanent seat of the U.S. Government. This Capital district would encompass key federal buildings and monuments, including the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court, while the remaining territory of the current District of Columbia would form the new state. The legislation mandates elections for the new state's Senators and Representative, and it adjusts the size of the House of Representatives to accommodate the new member. It also includes provisions for residents of the federal Capital district to vote in federal elections in their most recent state of domicile, and it initiates expedited procedures for a constitutional amendment to repeal the 23rd Amendment, which currently grants D.C. electoral votes in presidential elections. The bill details the transition of legal and governmental structures, stipulating that existing D.C. laws would become state laws and D.C. officials would transition to state roles. It also addresses the treatment of federal property, ensuring the U.S. retains title and jurisdiction over its holdings within the new state and the Capital. Furthermore, the bill renames and adjusts the jurisdiction of federal courts, such as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, which would become the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Capital . It also outlines the continuation of federal support for various D.C. agencies and programs, including the Public Defender Service, U.S. Marshals, Bureau of Prisons designations, and the U.S. Parole Commission, until the new state certifies its capacity to assume these responsibilities. Federal benefits for certain D.C. employees and judges' retirement programs are also continued under the bill. Programs like the College Access Act and Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act would remain in effect, along with the current Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, until the state certifies its ability to provide similar support or manage its finances independently. To facilitate the transition, the bill establishes a Statehood Transition Commission composed of federal and local appointees. This commission is tasked with advising on the orderly shift to statehood and the reduced geographical size of the federal seat of government, covering aspects such as property, funding, and programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-51
Washington, D.C. Admission Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5803
Washington, D.C. Admission Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-51
Washington, D.C. Admission Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-51
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 3, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1-2)
Jan 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-51
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-51
    Washington, D.C. Admission Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5803
    Washington, D.C. Admission Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-51
    Washington, D.C. Admission Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-51
    Washington, D.C. Admission Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 3, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1-2)


  • January 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-51
    Introduced in Senate

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Congressional districts and representationCongressional electionsConstitution and constitutional amendmentsDistrict of ColumbiaElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHouse of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsState and local government operations

Washington, D.C. Admission Act

USA119th CongressHR-51| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
This bill, titled the "Washington, D.C. Admission Act," proposes to admit the territory of Washington, D.C., into the Union as the 51st state, to be named Washington, Douglass Commonwealth . Upon admission, the new state would be on equal footing with all other states, gaining full representation in Congress with two Senators and one Representative. A crucial provision of the bill is the establishment of a distinct federal enclave, referred to as the "Capital," which would serve as the permanent seat of the U.S. Government. This Capital district would encompass key federal buildings and monuments, including the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court, while the remaining territory of the current District of Columbia would form the new state. The legislation mandates elections for the new state's Senators and Representative, and it adjusts the size of the House of Representatives to accommodate the new member. It also includes provisions for residents of the federal Capital district to vote in federal elections in their most recent state of domicile, and it initiates expedited procedures for a constitutional amendment to repeal the 23rd Amendment, which currently grants D.C. electoral votes in presidential elections. The bill details the transition of legal and governmental structures, stipulating that existing D.C. laws would become state laws and D.C. officials would transition to state roles. It also addresses the treatment of federal property, ensuring the U.S. retains title and jurisdiction over its holdings within the new state and the Capital. Furthermore, the bill renames and adjusts the jurisdiction of federal courts, such as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, which would become the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Capital . It also outlines the continuation of federal support for various D.C. agencies and programs, including the Public Defender Service, U.S. Marshals, Bureau of Prisons designations, and the U.S. Parole Commission, until the new state certifies its capacity to assume these responsibilities. Federal benefits for certain D.C. employees and judges' retirement programs are also continued under the bill. Programs like the College Access Act and Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act would remain in effect, along with the current Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, until the state certifies its ability to provide similar support or manage its finances independently. To facilitate the transition, the bill establishes a Statehood Transition Commission composed of federal and local appointees. This commission is tasked with advising on the orderly shift to statehood and the reduced geographical size of the federal seat of government, covering aspects such as property, funding, and programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-51
Washington, D.C. Admission Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5803
Washington, D.C. Admission Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-51
Washington, D.C. Admission Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-51
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 3, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1-2)
Jan 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-51
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-51
    Washington, D.C. Admission Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5803
    Washington, D.C. Admission Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-51
    Washington, D.C. Admission Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-51
    Washington, D.C. Admission Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 3, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1-2)


  • January 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-51
    Introduced in Senate
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (206)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Christian D. Menefee (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional districts and representationCongressional electionsConstitution and constitutional amendmentsDistrict of ColumbiaElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHouse of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsState and local government operations