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.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PMSummary of Bill HRES 855
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 855
This resolution
- recognizes the service of all District of Columbia (DC) veterans;
- condemns the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are DC residents; and
- calls for statehood for DC through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of DC veterans in every American war.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 855
Bill HRES 855 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 8, 2023. Bill HRES 855 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 8, 2023. Bill HRES 855's most recent activity was 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. as of November 8, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 855
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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.Comments
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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.
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