HF142

This bill from Minnesota urges the U.S. Congress to make Washington D.C. a state. It points out that people living in D.C. pay taxes, serve in the military, and fulfill other duties of citizenship but don't have full voting representation in Congress. The bill notes that D.C.'s population is similar to that of several states and that its residents overwhelmingly support statehood. It argues that denying D.C. statehood goes against democratic principles and mentions past attempts to give D.C. full rights, including bills introduced in Congress. The bill directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to send copies of this resolution to key federal officials to show Minnesota's support for D.C. becoming a state.