DC Statehood Day Recognition Resolution of 2025
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0043) declares May 1, 2025, as "DC Statehood Day" in the District of Columbia. It does not change laws or grant new rights but encourages District leaders and residents to discuss statehood and the lack of congressional voting representation for DC residents. The resolution aims to raise awareness about DC's status as a U.S. capital without voting representation in Congress, despite paying federal taxes and meeting population thresholds comparable to small states. It is a symbolic gesture by the DC Council, not a binding legislative action.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Council Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced May 5, 2025
Signed May 6, 2025
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This document shows the transition of a ceremonial resolution from its introduction stage to enrolled status. The enrolled version includes official formatting elements like bill number (26-43), date (May 6, 2025), and page numbers that were not present in the introduction version. The substantive content of the resolution declaring May 1st, 2025 as DC Statehood Day remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Added official enrolled document formatting including bill number 26-43, date May 6, 2025, and page numbers (1 and 2) to indicate this is the final enrolled version ready for publication.
Removed the signature lines for council members that were present in the introduction version, as these are no longer needed once the bill is enrolled.
Changed Sec. 3 language from 'upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately' for the enrolled version, though this is a minor procedural adjustment.
Floor votes · Council May 6, 2025
How they voted
12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
May 6, 2025
D
Democratic10
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 6, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
May 5, 2025
Introduced
CER26-0043 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anita Bonds
DDemocratic
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