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Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2024, as "D.C. Statehood Day".
5/3/2024, 4:05 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 1190
Bill 118 H.Res. 1190, also known as the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, aims to address the disenfranchisement of residents of the District of Columbia by calling for the statehood of D.C. The bill recognizes that D.C. residents do not have full representation in Congress, despite paying federal taxes and serving in the military.
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act would grant D.C. statehood, giving its residents full voting rights in Congress and representation in the Electoral College. The bill also expresses support for designating May 1, 2024, as "D.C. Statehood Day" to commemorate the achievement of statehood for the District of Columbia.
This legislation is significant as it seeks to rectify the long-standing issue of D.C. residents being denied equal representation in the federal government. By granting statehood to D.C., the bill aims to ensure that all American citizens have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act would grant D.C. statehood, giving its residents full voting rights in Congress and representation in the Electoral College. The bill also expresses support for designating May 1, 2024, as "D.C. Statehood Day" to commemorate the achievement of statehood for the District of Columbia.
This legislation is significant as it seeks to rectify the long-standing issue of D.C. residents being denied equal representation in the federal government. By granting statehood to D.C., the bill aims to ensure that all American citizens have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1190
This resolution expresses support for the designation of D.C. Statehood Day and calls on Congress to pass the Washington, D.C., Admission Act (i.e., H.R. 51 and S. 51).
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1190
Bill HRES 1190 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 1, 2024. Bill HRES 1190 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 1, 2024. Bill HRES 1190'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, 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. as of May 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1190
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1190
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1190
Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2024, as "D.C. Statehood Day".
Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2024, as "D.C. Statehood Day".
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