HR116 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Adline ClarkeRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Anthony DanielsBarbara DrummondJeremy GrayKelvin LawrenceArtis McCampbellNeil Rafferty

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Federal Legislation granting statehood to the people of Washington, D.C., members of Congress urged to enact

Summary

An Alabama House resolution expressing support for admitting Washington, D.C. as a state and urging Congress to enact federal legislation to grant DC statehood.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would publicly support DC statehood and urge the U.S. Congress to enact federal legislation granting statehood to the District of Columbia. It does not itself grant statehood or change federal or Alabama law; it simply states the Alabama House's position and requests action from Congress. It also specifies that a copy of the resolution be sent to Alabama's Congressional Delegation.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Washington, D.C. would gain statehood and full representation in Congress if federal legislation granting statehood is enacted.
• Members of the United States Congress would be urged to enact federal legislation granting DC statehood.
• Residents of Alabama would see their state legislature express support for national policy, with no immediate legal changes to state law.

Key Provisions

• The Alabama House expresses support for admitting Washington, D.C. into the United States as a state.
• The Alabama House urges members of the United States Congress to enact federal legislation granting statehood to the people of Washington, D.C.
• The resolution provides that a copy be sent to the Alabama Congressional Delegation to communicate the sentiment of the legislature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative