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.

This House resolution marks Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, by noting that District of Columbia residents, including active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families, do not have voting representation in Congress or full local self-government. It lists military service and casualty figures for D.C. residents in past wars. It states that D.C. residents have earned voting representation in the House and Senate and full local self-government. It also states that these D.C. servicemembers, veterans, and families deserve passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, a statehood bill. The resolution does not itself change any law.

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• Eleanor Holmes Norton Democrat sponsor
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