Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, 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
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution is intended to recognize specific groups on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. It highlights the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for residents of the District of Columbia. This includes active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families. The resolution asserts that these residents have earned voting representation in the House of Representatives and Senate. Finally, it states that these individuals deserve the passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The resolution specifically highlights and advocates for the rights and representation of veterans residing in DC.
- Scored +5
Would people in cities be better off under this?
It advocates for political agency and self-governance for residents of the urban center of Washington, D.C.
- Scored +5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The resolution promotes local self-government and statehood for 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 states that District of Columbia residents have earned voting representation in the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as full local self-government (Resolution, Section 1).
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Recognition of Service: The resolution recognizes that active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who live in the District of Columbia deserve the passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (Resolution, Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — It advocates for political agency and self-governance for residents of the urban center of Washington, D.C. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution specifically highlights and advocates for the rights and representation of veterans residing in DC.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — It advocates for the inclusion of DC residents in the federal electoral process through representation. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The resolution promotes local self-government and statehood for the District of Columbia.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — It seeks to establish voting representation for the residents of the District of Columbia. Does this protect the right to vote? — The resolution advocates for congressional voting representation and local self-government for DC residents.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — It advocates for political representation and self-government for a large population of veterans living in DC.
- 5/21/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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