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  • H. R. 51 — To provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:22,299

    H.R. 51, known as the "Washington, D.C. Admission Act," outlines the process for admitting Washington, D.C. as the 51st state, named "Washington, Douglass Commonwealth." The bill details procedures for elections of new Congressional representatives, the transition of current laws and...

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    Washington, D.C. wants to become the 51st state, called "Washington, Douglass Commonwealth," and this plan talks about how it would have its own rules and people to help make decisions, just like other states. It also mentions changing some things to make sure everything works smoothly during this change and cleaning up how things are shared with the U.S. government.

  • S. 51 — To provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:21,700

    The bill, S. 51, is intended to admit Washington, D.C. as the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, thus allowing it to become a full state in the United States. It outlines procedures for electing Senators and a Representative, establishes the boundaries of the newly...

    Simple Explanation

    Washington, D.C. wants to become a state called Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, and this bill wants to make that happen by creating rules for picking leaders, setting new borders, and making sure everything runs smoothly just like in other states.