S. 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 while retaining a separate federal capital
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 while retaining a separate federal capital
Key points
- Establish the new state
- Establish a statehood transition commission
- Authorize initial congressional elections
- Designate the federal capital
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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