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US HRes871
US HRes871Recognizing 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.
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Introduced
11/10/2025
11/10/2025
In Committee
11/10/2025
11/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes the significant military service of District of Columbia (D.C.) veterans while highlighting their ongoing lack of full congressional representation and local self-governance. The resolution points out that approximately 30,000 D.C. veterans have served in the U.S. military across every American war, with substantial casualty figures in major conflicts like World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Despite their service, D.C. residents, including active military members and veterans, are still denied voting representation in the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as full control over local affairs. The resolution specifically supports the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), which would make D.C. the 51st state, granting its residents full voting rights and democratic control. By emphasizing the historical contribution of D.C. residents to the nation's military efforts and their continued lack of political representation, the resolution calls for recognizing veterans' service and addressing the longstanding issue of D.C.'s political status.
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Government Affairs
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Last Action
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. (on 11/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/871/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres871/BILLS-119hres871ih.pdf |
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