Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
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.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution aims to recognize specific groups on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. It focuses on active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families living in the District of Columbia. The resolution highlights the lack of voting representation in Congress and the absence of full local self-government for these residents. It notes the significant military service and casualties from the District of Columbia across various wars. Ultimately, the resolution states these residents have earned voting representation and full local self-government. It concludes by stating these groups deserve the passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Does this protect the right to vote?
The resolution advocates for the voting representation of District of Columbia residents in Congress through the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
- Scored +8
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
The resolution promotes statehood to provide District of Columbia residents with voting representation in the House and Senate.
- Scored +7
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The resolution advocates for full local self-government and congressional representation for residents of the District of Columbia.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Voting Representation and Local Governance: The resolution asserts that District of Columbia residents have earned voting representation in the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as full local self-government (Resolution, Section 1).
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Support for Military Families and Veterans: The resolution recognizes the service and sacrifice of active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families residing in the District of Columbia (Resolution, Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The resolution promotes statehood to provide District of Columbia residents with voting representation in the House and Senate. Does this protect the right to vote? — The resolution advocates for the voting representation of District of Columbia residents in Congress through the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution advocates for full local self-government and congressional representation for residents of the District of Columbia. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution specifically recognizes the service and sacrifice of veterans and advocates for their political representation through D.C. statehood.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The resolution supports statehood and full local self-government for the residents of the District of Columbia.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution highlights the service of veterans and advocates for political representation and self-government for them in D.C.
- 5/19/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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