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Tracking D.C. Statehood

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Despite the fact that the citizens of Washington, D.C. pay federal taxes, serve on juries and defend our Nation in times of war like most other Americans, the residents of the District of Columbia are barred from having voting representation on the floor of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate. This classic example of “taxation without representation” is contrary to everything that this nation is founded on discrimination.

Jun 26, 2020, Fri ...

House Democrats pass DC statehood bill

Apr 22, 2021, Thu

apnews.com Politics Apr 22, 2021, Thursday

DC statehood approved by House as Senate fight looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decades-long movement to reshape the American political map took a further step Thursday as the House of Representatives approved a bill to make the nation's capital the 51st state. Voting along party lines with minority Republicans in opposition, the House approved the bill 216-208. That's likely the easy part, though. The proposal faces a far tougher fight in the Senate, where simple Democratic control of the chamber won’t be enough. The legislation proposes creating a 51st state with one representative and two senators, while a tiny sliver of land including the White House, the U.S. Capitol and the National Mall would remain as a federal district. Instead of the District of Columbia, the new state would be known as Washington, Douglass Commonwealth — named after famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who lived in Washington from 1877 until his death in 1895.

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Mar 22, 2021, Mon

pbs.org Politics Mar 22, 2021, Monday

WATCH: D.C. Mayor Bowser testifies on bill to make D.C. the 51st state | PBS NewsHour

Bowser is calling on the 117th Congress to pass the statehood legislation and put it on President Joe Biden's desk within the first 100 days.

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youtube.com Politics Mar 22, 2021, Monday

H.R. 51: Making D.C. the 51st State - YouTube

On Monday, March 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, will hold a hybrid hearing on H.R...

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norton.house.gov Politics Mar 22, 2021, Monday

Norton Releases Her Remarks from Press Conference Held Before Today’s Hearing on D.C. Statehood Bill | Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks from her press conference today with Committee on Oversight and Reform (COR) Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) on the District of Columbia statehood bill. The press conference was held in advance of the COR hearing today on Norton’s D.C. statehood bill (H.R. 51), which begins at 11 a.m. Carper is the sponsor of the Senate companion bill (S. 51).

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abcnews.go.com Politics Mar 22, 2021, Monday

Why Democrats want to make Washington, DC, the 51st state - ABC News

The House is expected to vote on D.C.'s statehood again later this year.

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Feb 21, 2021, Sun

theatlantic.com Politics Feb 21, 2021, Sunday

D.C. Statehood Is a Matter of Justice - The Atlantic

Statehood for Washington, D.C., is a matter of justice.

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Jan 27, 2021, Wed

popville.com Politics Jan 27, 2021, Wednesday

"D.C. Statehood legislation, with historic number of original cosponsors, becomes one of the first bills introduced in the U.S. Senate during the 117th Congress" | PoPville

From Senator Tom Carper's Office: "U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), a senior member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), is, once again, leading a group of Democratic senators in re-introducing legislation to grant Washington, D.C. statehood. The bill, which Senat

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Jan 21, 2021, Thu

norton.house.gov Politics Jan 21, 2021, Thursday

Norton Introduces D.C. Legislative Autonomy Bill as Part of Her ‘Free and Equal D.C.’ Series | Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today reintroduced her District of Columbia Legislative Autonomy Act, which would eliminate the congressional review period for bills passed by the D.C. Council, enabling local D.C. bills to take effect immediately. Norton’s bill is part of her “Free and Equal D.C.” series, a set of bills she is introducing as part of her strategy to give the District expanded home rule and equality while simultaneously pursuing statehood. This month, Norton reintroduced her D.C. statehood bill, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51), with a record number of original cosponsors (202), and it now has 207 cosponsors.

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Jan 20, 2021, Wed

bloomberg.com Politics Jan 20, 2021, Wednesday

In Locked-Down D.C., Calls for Statehood Re-Emerge - Bloomberg

The Capitol attack and locked-down inauguration both illustrate how powerless the residents of Washington, D.C., are, statehood advocates say.

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Jan 19, 2021, Tue

wtop.com Politics Jan 19, 2021, Tuesday

DC statehood needed now more than ever in wake of Capitol riot, shadow rep. says | WTOP

The deadly assault on the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob shows the urgent need for D.C. statehood, the District’s newest shadow representative says.

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Jan 08, 2021, Fri

wusa9.com Politics Jan 08, 2021, Friday

DC statehood calls renewed after Capitol riot | wusa9.com

D.C.'s public safety is subject to the whim of the president without DC statehood, some lawmakers say.

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Sep 28, 2020, Mon

npr.org Politics Sep 28, 2020, Monday

D.C. Statehood Is A Civil Rights Issue For Young Activists : NPR

There is renewed energy around the push to make the District of Columbia the nation's 51st state. Much of that energy comes from young activists who see it as a civil rights issue.

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Jun 26, 2020, Fri

House Democrats pass DC statehood bill

cnn.com News Jun 26, 2020, Friday

House Democrats pass DC statehood bill Friday - CNNPolitics

House Democrats approved a bill to admit Washington, DC, as a state on Friday, marking the first time either chamber of Congress has advanced a DC statehood measure.

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Jun 22, 2020, Mon

vox.com News Jun 22, 2020, Monday

DC statehood is closer now than it has ever been - Vox

The House is taking up a vote. If Democrats take back the White House and the Senate, statehood could follow soon.

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Jun 19, 2020, Fri

naacp.org Action Alert Jun 19, 2020, Friday

NAACP | DC STATEHOOD BILL TO BE VOTED ON NEXT WEEK

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

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Jun 16, 2020, Tue

washingtonpost.com News Jun 16, 2020, Tuesday

Historic D.C. statehood vote set for June 26, Hoyer says - The Washington Post

The bill, which will likely fail in the Senate, gained traction after street protests this month.

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Jun 15, 2020, Mon

huffpost.com Politics Jun 15, 2020, Monday

D.C. Statehood Gains New Support Among Senate Democrats After Trump Occupation | HuffPost

Proponents hope to secure a voting majority in both chambers of Congress in January 2021.

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Feb 11, 2020, Tue

theatlantic.com Politics Feb 11, 2020, Tuesday

The Case for New States - The Atlantic

New states are the answer to America’s minority-rule problem.

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Mar 12, 2019, Tue

washingtonpost.com News Mar 12, 2019, Tuesday

Opinion | The House finally voted to support D.C. statehood. It’s a needed step. - The Washington Post

Two important bills acknowledge District residents’ disenfranchisement.

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H.R.51 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Washington, D.C. Admission Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Summary of H.R.51 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Washington, D.C. Admission Act

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H.R.51 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): Washington, D.C. Admission Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Text for H.R.51 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): Washington, D.C. Admission Act

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Statehood movement in the District of Columbia - Wikipedia

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