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S 51 · in committee · major

Washington, D.C. Admission Act

What this bill does

  • This bill would make Washington, D.C. a state called Washington, Douglass Commonwealth with two senators and one representative.
  • The change affects D.C. residents, Congress, and federal operations centered on a retained Capital district around the Capitol and White House.
  • The state would assume federal obligations like judge retirement funds and public defender services once it certifies readiness.

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  1. 01

    How should the federal government decide which current D.C. services and liabilities transfer to the new state versus remain federal responsibilities?

  2. 02

    What specific impact would adding two senators and one representative have on congressional representation and decision-making processes?

  3. 03

    What evidence exists about how D.C. residents view statehood, and what concerns have been raised about the transition process?

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Chris Van Hollen

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Introduced 2025-01-09

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-01-09 · senate · IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  2. 2025-01-09 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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