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FL H0767
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Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Yvonne Hayes Hinson
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AI Summary
- Florida House Memorial urging the U.S. Congress to enact federal legislation granting statehood to the District of Columbia
- D.C.'s estimated 2022 population of approximately 671,803 is comparable to existing states including Wyoming (576,851), Vermont (643,077), Alaska (733,391), and North Dakota (779,094)
- D.C. residents fulfill all responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, including paying federal taxes, serving on federal juries, and serving in the Armed Forces, yet lack voting representation in Congress
- D.C. residents approved statehood in a November 8, 2016, districtwide referendum with 86 percent voting in favor, and both the UN Human Rights Committee and the Organization of American States have called on the U.S. to address D.C.'s lack of political equality
- Florida's Secretary of State is directed to send copies of the memorial to the U.S. President, the President of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House, and all members of Florida's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Statehood Status for District of Columbia
Last Action
Died in Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee2/21/2023
Full Bill Text
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