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DC Statehood & Home Rule
More than 700,000 Washingtonians live, work, pay taxes, and serve their country—yet remain without full representation in Congress. The DC Democrats Statehood Committee is dedicated to securing full democracy and self-determination for the people of the District of Columbia.
We fight every day to protect DC Home Rule, push for Statehood, and oppose federal overreach that undermines our right to govern ourselves.
Why Statehood Matters
The Fight to Stop 13 Anti-DC Bills
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Right now, members of Congress are advancing 13 bills that would strip away DC’s right to self-governance. These measures threaten our ability to make decisions about education, safety, justice, health care, and even who represents us in government.
This isn’t about partisanship—it’s about democracy.
These bills would:
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Overturn laws passed by the DC Council
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Silence the voices of DC voters
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Allow politicians from other states to dictate how we run our city
We’re calling on every American to stand with DC. Tell Congress: Vote NO on any legislation that undermines DC Home Rule.
[Access our Action Toolkit] to contact your Representative and demand they protect DC’s right to self-govern.