North Carolina House Resolution 461 urges federal legislation to grant Washington, D.C., statehood.

North Carolina House Resolution 461 urges federal legislation to admit Washington, D.C., as a state. The resolution highlights the District of Columbia's lack of political equality and full representation in Congress, despite its residents sharing all responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. It notes the United Nations and Organization of American States have called for addressing this issue. The resolution also mentions a 2016 referendum in D.C. favoring statehood by 86%. It urges Congress to enact legislation granting D.C. statehood, including representation in Congress.

North Carolina House Resolution 461 urges federal legislation to grant Washington, D.C., statehood.

North Carolina House Resolution 461 urges federal legislation to admit Washington, D.C., as a state. The resolution highlights the District of Columbia's lack of political equality and full representation in Congress, despite its residents sharing all responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. It notes the United Nations and Organization of American States have called for addressing this issue. The resolution also mentions a 2016 referendum in D.C. favoring statehood by 86%. It urges Congress to enact legislation granting D.C. statehood, including representation in Congress.