United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 51 (117th)
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Introduced
4 January 2021
Last action
22 April 2021 · Floor
Status
Received in the Senate.
Sponsors
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Subjects
Defence, Rule of law, Taxation
Source updated
14 January 2026
Defence · Rule of law · Taxation
Summary
Washington, D.C. Admission Act This bill provides for admission into the United States of the state of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, composed of most of the territory of the District of Columbia. The commonwealth shall be admitted to the Union on an equal footing with the other states. The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall issue a proclamation for the first elections to Congress of two Senators and one Representative of the commonwealth. The bill applies current District laws to the commonwealth and continues pending judicial proceedings. The commonwealth (1) shall consist of all District territory, with specified exclusions for federal buildings and monuments, including the principal federal monuments, the White House, the Capitol Building, the U.S. Supreme Court Building, and the federal executive, legislative, and judicial office buildings located adjacent to the Mall and the Capitol Building; and (2) may not impose taxes on federal property except as Congress permits. District territory excluded from the commonwealth shall be known as the Capital and shall be the seat of the federal government. The bill maintains the federal government's authority over military lands and specified other property. The bill provides for expedited consideration of a joint resolution repealing the Twenty-third Amendment to the Constitution, which provides for the appointment of electors of the President and Vice President. The bill continues certain federal authorities and responsibilities, including regarding employee benefits, agencies, courts, and college tuition assistance, until the commonwealth certifies that it is prepared to take over the authorities and responsibilities. The bill establishes the Statehood Transition Commission to advise the President, Congress, and District and commonwealth leaders on the transition.
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Timeline
4 January 2021
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and 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.
Source: IntroReferral
4 January 2021
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1)
Source: IntroReferral
4 January 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
4 January 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
5 January 2021
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: Committee
1 March 2021
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Source: Committee
22 March 2021
Committee
Committee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
14 April 2021
Vote
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
Source: Committee
14 April 2021
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
16 April 2021
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
Source: Calendars
16 April 2021
Discharge
Committee on Rules discharged.
Source: Discharge
16 April 2021
Committee
Committee on Rules discharged.
Source: Committee
16 April 2021
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-19, Part I.
Source: Committee
16 April 2021
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-19, Part I.
Source: Committee
20 April 2021
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 330 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
Source: Floor
21 April 2021
Committee
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Reform, H. Rept. 117-19, Part II.
Source: Committee
21 April 2021
Committee
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Reform, H. Rept. 117-19, Part II.
Source: Committee
22 April 2021
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 51, H.R. 1573 and H.R. 1333. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The previous question on each measure is considered ordered without intervening motions except one hour of debate and a motion to recommit. H. Res. 316 and H. Con. Res. 30 are adopted.
Source: Floor
22 April 2021
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 330. (consideration: CR H2061-2089)
Source: Floor
22 April 2021
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
22 April 2021
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
22 April 2021
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 208 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2061-2071)
Source: Floor
22 April 2021
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 208 (Roll no. 132).(text: CR H2061-2071)
Source: Floor
22 April 2021
Vote
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 215 (Roll no. 131).
Source: Floor
22 April 2021
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
22 April 2021
Floor
Mr. Griffith moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Reform. (text: CR H2081-2088)
Source: Floor
22 April 2021
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
Votes
22 April 2021 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 216 · No 208 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Nay
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]Yea
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
22 April 2021 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source
Yes 205 · No 215 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 9
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Nay
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]Nay
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 22 April 2021 · Download file
- Received in Senate · 22 April 2021 · Download file
- Reported in House · 16 April 2021 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 4 January 2021 · Download file
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Sponsors
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] · D · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- related to ← Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1573) to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1333) to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; and for other purposes.
- related to ← Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- amends ← Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Reform is considered adopted.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/51
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/51
- us · 117-hr-51 · source updated 14 January 2026