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H.Res. 685 · 116th Congress

Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting rights in…

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Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting rights in Congress and full equality as American citizens for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the passage of H.R. 51, particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 116th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

No cosponsors.

This resolution (1) recognizes the service of all District of Columbia veterans, (2) condemns the denial of voting rights in Congress and full equality as American citizens for veterans and their families who are District residents, and (3) calls for statehood for the District through the passage of H.R. 51 (Washington, D.C. Admission Act).

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Nov 8, 2019

This resolution (1) recognizes the service of all District of Columbia veterans, (2) condemns the denial of voting rights in Congress and full equality as American citizens for veterans and their families who are District residents, and (3) calls for statehood for the District through the passage of H.R. 51 (Washington, D.C. Admission Act).

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting rights in Congress and full equality as American citizens for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the passage of H.R. 51, particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.

Latest action (Nov 8, 2019): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, 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.

Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 8, 2019

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No recorded floor vote found.