MS HC36

Urges United States Congress to enact legislation granting statehood to Washington, D.C.

Notes that D.C.'s population of approximately 689,545 residents (as of 2021) is comparable to Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska, and North Dakota.

Emphasizes that D.C. residents pay federal taxes and serve in the military but lack full representation in Congress, having only a non-voting delegate.

References the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51) introduced in the 117th Congress, which would grant D.C. statehood with two Senators and at least one House member.

Cites a November 8, 2016 district-wide referendum in which 86% of D.C. residents voted in favor of statehood.