A bill to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union.
1/14/2025, 7:03 PMSummary of Bill S 51
Bill 119 s 51, also known as the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to grant statehood to the District of Columbia. If passed, this bill would make Washington, D.C. the 51st state in the United States.The bill outlines the process for admitting Washington, D.C. as a state, including the establishment of a new state constitution and government. It also addresses the issue of representation in Congress, with the new state being granted two Senators and at least one Representative in the House of Representatives.
Supporters of the bill argue that granting statehood to Washington, D.C. is a matter of fairness and democracy, as the residents of the district currently lack full representation in Congress. They also point to the fact that Washington, D.C. has a larger population than several existing states, making it deserving of statehood. Opponents of the bill raise concerns about the potential political implications of adding a new, heavily Democratic state to the Union. They also argue that the Founding Fathers intended for the seat of the federal government to be a separate entity, not a state with full representation in Congress. Overall, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate on both sides of the political aisle. If passed, it would have significant implications for the balance of power in Congress and the representation of the residents of Washington, D.C.
Current Status of Bill S 51
Bill S 51 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill S 51 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 9, 2025. Bill S 51's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 9, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill S 51
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
40Democrat Cosponsors
39Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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