Minnesota resolution urges Congress to grant statehood to Washington, D.C.

The Minnesota resolution urges Congress to pass federal legislation granting statehood to Washington, D.C. It highlights that D.C. residents pay federal taxes, serve on federal juries, and defend the U.S. in wars, yet lack full representation in Congress. The resolution notes that D.C.'s population is comparable to several states and that D.C. residents endorsed statehood in a 2016 referendum. It also mentions that D.C. has passed balanced budgets since 1997 but still faces potential shutdowns due to Congressional budget deliberations.

Minnesota resolution urges Congress to grant statehood to Washington, D.C.

The Minnesota resolution urges Congress to pass federal legislation granting statehood to Washington, D.C. It highlights that D.C. residents pay federal taxes, serve on federal juries, and defend the U.S. in wars, yet lack full representation in Congress. The resolution notes that D.C.'s population is comparable to several states and that D.C. residents endorsed statehood in a 2016 referendum. It also mentions that D.C. has passed balanced budgets since 1997 but still faces potential shutdowns due to Congressional budget deliberations.