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LWVUS Urges Congress to Pass H.R. 51 and Support DC Statehood

The League joined coalition partners calling for passage of H.R.51, the Washington DC Admission Act. This legislation passed the U.S. House on June 26, 2020. The League is a proud support of the push for DC Statehood.

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September 19th dawned crisp and bright as DC citizens streamed into the Rayburn HOB to be present at the first DC Statehood hearing held by the House in 26 years.

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