HRES. 871In Committee
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.
Recognizes the service of District of Columbia veterans, condemns the lack of congressional voting representation and full local self-government for District residents, and calls for District of Columbia statehood
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Recognizes the service of District of Columbia veterans, condemns the lack of congressional voting representation and full local self-government for District residents, and calls for District of Columbia statehood
Key points
- Recognize District of Columbia veterans
- Declare support for District of Columbia statehood
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-11-10 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
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Topics and policy areas
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