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.
USA119th CongressHRES-871| House
| Updated: 11/10/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic Representative
District of Columbia
Committees (6)
• Rules Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution recognizes the profound service and sacrifice of all District of Columbia veterans, highlighting their contributions in every American war. It specifically notes the unique circumstance of these approximately 30,000 veterans who have served without full voting representation in Congress or complete local self-government. The resolution condemns this denial of fundamental democratic rights for DC residents, including veterans and their families, despite their historical military service and casualties that have exceeded those of many states. The resolution advocates for the immediate enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51) to achieve statehood for the District of Columbia. This act would grant full and equal voting rights in Congress and unimpeded democratic control over local affairs, making the District the 51st State. The call for statehood is particularly underscored by the unwavering service of DC veterans, and the resolution notes that the House of Representatives has previously passed this statehood bill twice.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-1210Recognizing 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 H.R. 51, particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-787Recognizing 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 118-1567Recognizing 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 118-855Recognizing 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-1461Recognizing 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.
Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Armed Forces and National Security
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.
USA119th CongressHRES-871| House
| Updated: 11/10/2025
This resolution recognizes the profound service and sacrifice of all District of Columbia veterans, highlighting their contributions in every American war. It specifically notes the unique circumstance of these approximately 30,000 veterans who have served without full voting representation in Congress or complete local self-government. The resolution condemns this denial of fundamental democratic rights for DC residents, including veterans and their families, despite their historical military service and casualties that have exceeded those of many states. The resolution advocates for the immediate enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51) to achieve statehood for the District of Columbia. This act would grant full and equal voting rights in Congress and unimpeded democratic control over local affairs, making the District the 51st State. The call for statehood is particularly underscored by the unwavering service of DC veterans, and the resolution notes that the House of Representatives has previously passed this statehood bill twice.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-1210Recognizing 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 H.R. 51, particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-787Recognizing 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 118-1567Recognizing 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 118-855Recognizing 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 117-1461Recognizing 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.
Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic Representative
District of Columbia
Committees (6)
• Rules Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted