Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government through statehood for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

HRES 440 is a symbolic resolution recognizing that active duty military personnel, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who live in the District of Columbia lack voting representation in Congress and full local self-government. It specifically calls for the House of Representatives to acknowledge this on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, highlighting the historical military service of DC residents. The resolution references the ongoing effort to achieve statehood through the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51), which has broad congressional support. It does not create new laws or alter voting rights but serves as a formal statement of recognition.