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.