HRES 871
Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:16 PM
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Bill overview
This resolution honors the service of District of Columbia veterans and expresses concern over their lack of voting representation in Congress and self-governance. It highlights the significant contributions of D.C. veterans to every American war, noting their disproportionate casualties compared to many states. The resolution calls for statehood for the District of Columbia through the passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), citing past House votes in favor of this legislation.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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