A resolution urging Congress to pass federal legislation granting statehood to the people of Washington D.C.

Minnesota Senate File 450 is a resolution urging Congress to pass federal legislation granting statehood to Washington, D.C. It cites that D.C. residents (nearly 700,000 people) pay federal taxes, serve in the military, and face the same responsibilities as state residents but lack voting representation in Congress, despite a 2016 referendum showing 86% support for statehood. The resolution directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to send copies to the U.S. President, Congress, and Minnesota's federal representatives. It does not create new laws but formally supports the existing congressional bill (H.R. 51/S. 51) that would admit D.C. as the 51st state with two Senators and one House member. This is a symbolic gesture by Minnesota lawmakers, not a binding policy change.