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This joint resolution supports the admission of Washington, D.C. as the 51st state of the United States, highlighting the historical context of D.C.'s unique political status. The resolution notes that despite D.C. residents paying federal taxes, serving in the military, and fulfilling all citizenship responsibilities, they currently lack full congressional representation and the rights afforded to state citizens. The Alaska State Legislature explicitly supports D.C. statehood, with the caveat that a federal enclave containing critical government buildings like the White House, Capitol, and Supreme Court would be maintained. The resolution calls on Congress and the President to enact legislation granting statehood, and it opposes federal interference with D.C.'s local self-governance. The resolution references a 2016 referendum where 85.69% of D.C. voters supported becoming a state, and notes that the U.S. House of Representatives has previously passed legislation to admit D.C. as a state. By passing this resolution, the Alaska State Legislature is formally expressing its support for D.C. statehood and sending copies to key federal government leaders, including the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, and Alaska's congressional delegation.

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https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SJR6