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H.Res. 1244 (119th Congress)Committee
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Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2026, as "D.C. Statehood Day".

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This is a resolution expressing support for District of Columbia statehood and designating May 1, 2026, as "D.C. Statehood Day." The resolution calls on Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act and argues that D.C. residents are denied voting representation in Congress despite paying substantial federal taxes. It contains no binding legislative provisions.

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