Resolutions proclaiming that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts supports admitting Washington, D.C. into the Union as a state of the United States of America
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution expresses the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ support for admitting Washington, D.C. as a state into the United States. It’s a formal request to Congress urging them to consider and act upon the potential admission of D.C. as a new state. The resolution highlights Massachusetts’ position on this issue.
Key provisions
- Declares the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ support for admitting Washington, D.C., as a state.
- Memorializes the Congress of the United States to admit Washington, D.C.
- Introduced by Representative Carmine Lawrence Gentile.
- Referenced to the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Who is affected
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- The Congress of the United States
- The residents of Washington, D.C.
- Federal Affairs Committees
- Veterans
Notable changes
- This resolution does not represent a legislative change but rather a statement of support.
- It is a symbolic action aimed at influencing federal policy.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
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