What does HRES1244 do?

This resolution supports the designation of May 1, 2026, as 'D.C. Statehood Day' and calls for Congress to grant statehood to the District of Columbia through the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. The resolution establishes the policy rationale for transforming the District of Columbia into the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth while maintaining a reduced federal district for the seat of government. The resolution addresses the fundamental democratic deficit faced by District residents who lack voting representation in Congress despite bearing full federal tax obligations and maintaining a population and economy comparable to or exceeding multiple existing states. The resolution frames statehood as both constitutionally permissible and democratically necessary, citing the overwhelming support expressed by District residents in a 2016 referendum where 86 percent voted in favor of statehood.

What is the status of HRES1244?

Introduced as of April 30, 2026.

What does HRES1244 do?

This resolution supports the designation of May 1, 2026, as 'D.C. Statehood Day' and calls for Congress to grant statehood to the District of Columbia through the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. The resolution establishes the policy rationale for transforming the District of Columbia into the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth while maintaining a reduced federal district for the seat of government. The resolution addresses the fundamental democratic deficit faced by District residents who lack voting representation in Congress despite bearing full federal tax obligations and maintaining a population and economy comparable to or exceeding multiple existing states. The resolution frames statehood as both constitutionally permissible and democratically necessary, citing the overwhelming support expressed by District residents in a 2016 referendum where 86 percent voted in favor of statehood.

What is the status of HRES1244?

Introduced as of April 30, 2026.

Amendment

119th Congress

H.Res.1244

Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2026, as "D.C. Statehood Day".

Introduced

Introduced in House · May 1, 2026

April 30, 2026

Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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

RESOLUTION

(1) supports the designation of “D.C. Statehood Day”; and
(2) calls on Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51).

HRES1244 U.S. House: Recognizing the disenfranchisement of…