HR. 51In Committee
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Establishes the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth from most of the District of Columbia and sets terms for its admission to the United States
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth from most of the District of Columbia and sets terms for its admission to the United States
Key points
- Establish new state
- Establish transition commission
- Authorize initial congressional elections
- Define federal capital area
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional districts and representationCongressional electionsConstitution and constitutional amendmentsDistrict of ColumbiaElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment Operations and Politics