S. 51 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
S. 51 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 26, 2021, sponsored by Thomas R. Carper with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 26, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Washington, D.C. Admission Act This bill provides for admission into the United States of the state of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, composed of most of the territory of the District of Columbia. The commonwealth shall be admitted to the Union on an equal footing with the other states.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas R. Carper (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. (Jun 22, 2021)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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