Bills · HRES 871
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 871Armed Forces and National Security
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.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this resolution because it highlights a fundamental issue of democratic rights for a significant population of American citizens. The resolution draws a direct connection between military service and the right to representation, arguing that those who defend the nation should not be denied a full voice in its governance. If this call for statehood were to become law, it would grant over 700,000 D.C. residents, including veterans, the same voting rights and self-governance enjoyed by residents of the 50 states.
If this resolution passes but statehood legislation does not, D.C. residents will continue to pay federal taxes without full voting representation in Congress and will have their local laws subject to potential federal override. The resolution keeps the conversation about D.C. statehood on the legislative agenda, pushing for a change that would impact the political landscape by adding two senators and a voting representative to Congress, and giving D.C. full control over its budget and laws.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Recognizes the service of all District of Columbia veterans.
This formally acknowledges the sacrifices and contributions of D.C. residents who have served in the military.
PROVISION 02
Condemns the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for D.C. residents, including veterans and their families.
This expresses a strong disapproval of the current political status of the District of Columbia from a chamber of Congress.
PROVISION 03
Calls for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51).
This explicitly advocates for specific legislation that would make D.C. the 51st state, granting its residents full political rights.
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2 EVENTSNOV 10
Submitted in House
NOV 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 871
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 10, 2025
Last actionNov 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025
House Res.HRES 871Armed Forces and National Security
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.
INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 10, 2025
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