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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 7, 2020Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 5803

Washington, D.C. Admission Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house, part i (Jun 18, 2020)

Washington, D.C. Admission Act

This bill provides for admission into the United States of the state of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, composed of most of the territory of the District of Columbia. The commonwealth shall be admitted to the Union on an equal footing with the other states.

The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall issue a proclamation for the first elections to Congress of two Senators and one Representative of the commonwealth.

The bill applies current District laws to the commonwealth and continues pending judicial proceedings.

The commonwealth (1) shall consist of all District territory, with specified exclusions for federal buildings and monuments, including the principal federal monuments, the White House, the Capitol Building, the U.S. Supreme Court Building, and the federal executive, legislative, and judicial office buildings located adjacent to the Mall and the Capitol Building; and (2) may not impose taxes on federal property except as Congress permits.

District territory excluded from the commonwealth shall be known as the Capital and shall be the seat of the federal government. The bill maintains the federal government's authority over military lands and specified other property.

The bill provides for expedited consideration of a joint resolution repealing the 23rd Amendment to the Constitution, which provides for the appointment of electors of the President and Vice President.

The bill continues certain federal authorities and responsibilities, including regarding employee benefits, agencies, courts, and college tuition assistance, until the commonwealth certifies that it is prepared to take over the authorities and responsibilities.

The bill establishes the Statehood Transition Commission to advise the President, Congress, and District and commonwealth leaders on the transition.

What just happenedJun 18, 2020

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.

Who’s behind it

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 18, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.

  2. Jun 18, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Jun 18, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  4. Jun 18, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Jun 18, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jun 18, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  7. Jun 18, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  8. Jun 18, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Rules discharged.

    Rules Committee
  9. Jun 18, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Rules discharged.

    Rules Committee
  10. Jun 18, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-433, Part I.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  11. Jun 18, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 116-433, Part I.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. Feb 11, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 16.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. Feb 11, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  14. Feb 7, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Feb 7, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Feb 7, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

    Armed Services Committee
  17. Feb 7, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

    Rules Committee
  18. Feb 7, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  19. Feb 7, 2020IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E155)

  20. Feb 7, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Feb 7, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House, Part IJun 18, 20208

Washington, D.C. Admission Act

This bill provides for admission into the United States of the state of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, composed of most of the territory of the District of Columbia. The commonwealth shall be admitted to the Union on an equal footing with the other states.

The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall issue a proclamation for the first elections to Congress of two Senators and one Representative of the commonwealth.

The bill applies current District laws to the commonwealth and continues pending judicial proceedings.

The commonwealth (1) shall consist of all District territory, with specified exclusions for federal buildings and monuments, including the principal federal monuments, the White House, the Capitol Building, the U.S. Supreme Court Building, and the federal executive, legislative, and judicial office buildings located adjacent to the Mall and the Capitol Building; and (2) may not impose taxes on federal property except as Congress permits.

District territory excluded from the commonwealth shall be known as the Capital and shall be the seat of the federal government. The bill maintains the federal government's authority over military lands and specified other property.

The bill provides for expedited consideration of a joint resolution repealing the 23rd Amendment to the Constitution, which provides for the appointment of electors of the President and Vice President.

The bill continues certain federal authorities and responsibilities, including regarding employee benefits, agencies, courts, and college tuition assistance, until the commonwealth certifies that it is prepared to take over the authorities and responsibilities.

The bill establishes the Statehood Transition Commission to advise the President, Congress, and District and commonwealth leaders on the transition.

Introduced in HouseFeb 7, 2020

Washington, D.C. Admission Act

This bill provides for admission into the United States of the state of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, composed of most of the territory of the District of Columbia. The commonwealth shall be admitted to the Union on an equal footing with the other states.

The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall issue a proclamation for the first elections to Congress of two Senators and one Representative of the commonwealth.

The bill applies current District laws to the commonwealth and continues pending judicial proceedings.

The commonwealth (1) shall consist of all District territory, with specified exclusions for federal buildings and monuments, including the principal federal monuments, the White House, the Capitol Building, the U.S. Supreme Court Building, and the federal executive, legislative, and judicial office buildings located adjacent to the Mall and the Capitol Building; and (2) may not impose taxes on federal property except as Congress permits.

District territory excluded from the commonwealth shall be known as the Capital and shall be the seat of the federal government. The bill maintains the federal government's authority over military lands and specified other property.

The bill provides for expedited consideration of a joint resolution repealing the 23rd Amendment to the Constitution, which provides for the appointment of electors of the President and Vice President.

The bill continues certain federal authorities and responsibilities, including regarding employee benefits, agencies, courts, and college tuition assistance, until the commonwealth certifies that it is prepared to take over the authorities and responsibilities.

The bill establishes the Statehood Transition Commission to advise the President, Congress, and District and commonwealth leaders on the transition.

Washington, D.C. Admission Act — Informed