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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2021Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 51

Washington, D.C. Admission Act

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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 Twenty-third 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 happenedApr 22, 2021

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
216 cosponsors216 D
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  1. Apr 22, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Apr 22, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Apr 22, 2021FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 208 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2061-2071)

  4. Apr 22, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 208 (Roll no. 132).(text: CR H2061-2071)

  5. Apr 22, 2021FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 215 (Roll no. 131).

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  6. Apr 22, 2021FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered without objection.

  7. Apr 22, 2021FloorH36200

    Mr. Griffith moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform. (text: CR H2081-2088)

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  8. Apr 22, 2021FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  9. Apr 22, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 51.

  10. Apr 22, 2021FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.

  11. Apr 22, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 330. (consideration: CR H2061-2089)

  12. Apr 21, 2021CommitteeH12210

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Reform, H. Rept. 117-19, Part II.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. Apr 21, 2021Committee5000

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Reform, H. Rept. 117-19, Part II.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  14. Apr 20, 2021FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 330 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.

  15. Apr 16, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.

  16. Apr 16, 2021DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Apr 16, 2021Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  18. Apr 16, 2021DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Apr 16, 2021Committee5500

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Apr 16, 2021DischargeH12300

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  21. Apr 16, 2021Committee5500

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  22. Apr 16, 2021DischargeH12300

    Committee on Rules discharged.

    Rules Committee
  23. Apr 16, 2021Committee5500

    Committee on Rules discharged.

    Rules Committee
  24. Apr 16, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-19, Part I.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  25. Apr 16, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-19, Part I.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  26. Apr 14, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  27. Apr 14, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  28. Mar 22, 2021Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  29. Mar 1, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  30. Jan 5, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  31. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  32. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  33. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  34. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  35. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  36. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1)

  37. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  38. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 22, 202153

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 Twenty-third 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.

Reported to House, Part IApr 16, 20218

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 Twenty-third 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 HouseJan 4, 2021

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 Twenty-third 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