Honors D.C. Veterans' Voting Rights
Official: Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government through statehood for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.
This resolution recognizes the lack of voting representation for veterans and servicemembers living in the District of Columbia on Memorial Day 2026.
1. This resolution marks Memorial Day 2026 to acknowledge the voting rights issue for D.C. residents. 2. It highlights that approximately 30,000 veterans in D.C. lack voting representation in Congress. 3. The resolution calls for full local self-government for active duty servicemembers and their families in D.C. 4. It references the historical sacrifices of D.C. residents in various wars for American freedoms. 5. The resolution supports the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which has significant congressional backing.
This resolution affects active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families living in the District of Columbia.