HRES Bill 855 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.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-11-08

Bill 118 H.Res. 855, also known as the "Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans" bill, condemns the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia. The bill also calls for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51). The bill highlights the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war and emphasizes the sacrifices they have made for their country. It aims to bring attention to the fact that these veterans, despite their service and contributions, do not have the same rights and representation as veterans from other states. By calling for statehood for the District of Columbia, the bill seeks to address this disparity and ensure that all veterans, regardless of their place of residence, have equal access to representation and self-government. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and honoring the service of all veterans, including those from the District of Columbia. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 855 is a non-partisan effort to advocate for the rights and recognition of District of Columbia veterans and their families, and to push for statehood for the District of Columbia to ensure equal representation and self-government for all residents.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.

Alternative Names

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.

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.

Associated Legislation

Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Committees and Subcommittees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Energy and Commerce Committee

Judiciary Committee

Armed Services Committee

Rules Committee

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Variations and Revisions