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This concurrent resolution urges Congress to support admitting Washington, D.C. as a state, highlighting the historical context of D.C.'s unique political status. The resolution notes that since 1790, Washington, D.C. has been under Congressional control, with its residents lacking full representation in the federal government despite paying taxes and serving in the military. It references several key milestones, including the 23rd Amendment granting D.C. electoral votes and the 1973 Home Rule Act providing limited local self-government. The resolution emphasizes that in a 2016 referendum, 85.69% of D.C. voters supported statehood, and points out that the U.S. House of Representatives has previously passed legislation to admit D.C. as a state. The resolution calls on Congress and the President to enact legislation granting statehood to D.C.'s approximately 700,000 residents, opposes federal interference with local self-governance, and instructs the North Dakota Secretary of State to forward the resolution to key federal government officials.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo4009.html