CER 25-0208 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

D.C. Statehood Day Recognition Resolution 2024

This ceremonial resolution officially designates May 1, 2024, as D.C. Statehood Day to highlight the lack of voting representation for District residents in Congress. The measure encourages local leaders and citizens to discuss statehood and advocate for full democratic rights, such as electing Senators and Representatives. While the bill does not alter laws or grant new powers, it serves to raise awareness about the historical disenfranchisement of D.C. residents and their contributions to the nation.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
Apr 2024
Introduced Apr 1, 2024 Signed Apr 2, 2024
Floor votes · Council Apr 2, 2024

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Apr 2, 2024
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 2, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Apr 1, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0208 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Anita Bonds
Anita Bonds
DDemocratic
DC
At-Large