H.Res. 1244: 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".
A House simple resolution (H.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House simple resolution (H.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-30 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
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What is H.Res. 1244?
H.Res. 1244 is a House simple resolution (H.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: 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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