Urges Congress to repeal the Residence Act of 1790 and designate Missouri as the nation's capitol
This Missouri legislative resolution urges Congress to repeal the 1790 Residence Act and designate Missouri as the U.S. capital, based on the 2020 census showing Missouri as the population center of the contiguous United States. It does not change any law or create new policy but formally requests Congress consider relocating the capital. The resolution has no legal effect and serves as a symbolic statement from Missouri lawmakers to the federal government. It directly affects Missouri's legislative position but does not bind Congress or alter the current capital location in Washington, D.C.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Louis Riggs
RRepublican
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