Introduced
May 19, 2026
Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government through statehood for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.
- (1) District of Columbia residents have earned voting representation in the House of Representatives and Senate and full local self-government; and
- (2) on Memorial Day, the House of Representatives recognizes that active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia deserve passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.