CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

DemocratBill · H.Res. 1304· House(119-HRES-1304)

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.

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
5/19/2026
Last activity
5/19/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
None
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

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

  • Does this protect the right to vote?+8

    The resolution advocates for the voting representation of District of Columbia residents in Congress through the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.

  • Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+8

    The resolution promotes statehood to provide District of Columbia residents with voting representation in the House and Senate.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+7

    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.