Why This Matters
This bill aims to return the District of Columbia to Maryland while keeping some federal control. It changes voting rights for D.C. residents and eliminates certain local government structures.
If you live in D.C., your voting rights in federal elections could change significantly.
Affects: Residents of the District of Columbia and Maryland.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill would return the District of Columbia to Maryland. 2. Maryland must pass a law to accept the return of D.C. 3. The federal government would still control certain areas of D.C. 4. Residents of D.C. would vote in federal elections based on their last state of residence. 5. The bill would end the role of the D.C. Delegate in Congress.
Who is affected?
Residents of the District of Columbia and Maryland.