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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 440

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:May 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Representative

Democratic

DC

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Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary

This bill recognizes on Memorial Day 2025 the lack of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

SponsorEleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Introduced5/21/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ChamberHouse

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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.

This bill recognizes on Memorial Day 2025 the lack of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbi

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This bill recognizes on Memorial Day 2025 the lack of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

Bill Number: 440
Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Title: 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.
Bill Number: 440
Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Summary: This bill recognizes on Memorial Day 2025 the lack of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill recognizes on Memorial Day 2025 the lack of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution supports international trade for its critical role in the health of the U.S. economy. It also directs, where appropriate, the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements with allied nations that are beneficial to the United States.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports recognizing the denial of voting rights and self-government for DC residents who serve or have served in the military and their families.
Aims to bring attention to the issue of DC's lack of voting representation in Congress and full local control of its own affairs.
Does not propose any specific legislation or actions to address the issue, but rather is a symbolic resolution to raise awareness.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect the roughly 700,000 residents of Washington, DC, many of whom are active duty military, veterans, and their families. If passed, it would highlight the lack of voting rights and self-governance for DC residents, but would not actually change their political status or representation in Congress.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

440, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-440