CER 26-0151 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

D.C. Statehood Day Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution officially designates May 1, 2026, as D.C. Statehood Day to raise awareness about the lack of voting representation for District residents in Congress. The bill does not change any laws or policies but instead encourages leaders and residents to discuss statehood and advocate for full congressional representation. By highlighting the District's contributions and historical context, the measure aims to educate the public on the issue without altering the current legal status of D.C. residents.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 Signed May 5, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
The document changed from a draft bill with blank signature lines to an enrolled (officially passed) version. The primary substantive change is the removal of the publication requirement in Section 3, allowing the resolution to take effect immediately rather than waiting for publication in the District Register. The text also includes minor formatting updates and page markers typical of official legislative records.
TIMELINE

Section 3 was changed to allow the resolution to take effect immediately, removing the previous requirement that it wait for publication in the District of Columbia Register.

TECHNICAL

Added official enrollment metadata including the bill number (26-151), the date of enrollment (May 5, 2026), and page markers.

Removed the list of Councilmember names and blank signature lines found in the draft version.

Floor votes · Council May 5, 2026

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
May 5, 2026
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
May 5, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0151 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