H.R. 51 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
H.R. 51 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton with 209 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 209
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Washington, D.C. Admission Act This bill provides for the establishment of the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, and its admission into the United States. The state is composed of most of the territory of the District of Columbia (DC), excluding a specified area that encompasses the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). Co-sponsors: 209 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: 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 determ (Jan 3, 2025)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Armed Services Committee
More
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