Bill · H.Res. 871· House(119-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.
- Introduced
- 11/10/2025
- Last activity
- 11/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- 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
H. Res. 871 recognizes the military service of veterans living in the District of Columbia. It condemns the fact that these veterans and their families lack voting representation in Congress and full local self-government. The resolution calls for the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51) to grant statehood to the District of Columbia.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
The bill explicitly recognizes the service of DC veterans and seeks to grant them the voting rights they currently lack.
Does this protect the right to vote?+8
The bill calls for statehood for DC to provide residents with full and equal voting representation in Congress.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+8
Advocating for DC statehood directly aims to expand voting access for residents.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-5
The bill seeks to reduce federal control over DC by calling for statehood and local self-government.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Voting Representation and Local Control: The resolution calls for the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), which would provide residents with full and equal voting rights in Congress and unimpeded democratic control over local affairs by making the District the 51st State.
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Recognition of Service: The resolution recognizes the service of approximately 30,000 veterans who are District of Columbia residents, acknowledging their sacrifice in every American war.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+10Good For Urban Residents+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access+8Improves Voting Rights+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+7Improves Electoral Process+5Increases Federal Power-5
- 11/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.