The legislative bill SF No 450 from the Minnesota Senate, introduced by authors Dibble, Boldon, Pappas, Oumou, Verbeten, and Mohamed, aims to formally express support for the admission of Washington, D.C. as a state of the United States. It highlights historical and current injustices faced by the residents of D.C., such as lacking full representation in Congress despite bearing all responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, including paying federal taxes and serving in the armed forces. The bill references a significant support for statehood among D.C. residents, as demonstrated by a 2016 referendum where 86% voted in favor of statehood. The bill urges Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would grant D.C. full rights of citizenship, including representation in the Senate and House of Representatives. The Minnesota Legislature is thus urging national action to provide political equality and full democratic rights to the people of Washington, D.C.