HR101 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thomas JacksonRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

PROCLAIMING THAT ALABAMA LEGISLATIVE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS SUPPORTS ADMITTING WASHINGTON, D.C., INTO THE UNION AS A STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Summary

This bill is a resolution in the Alabama House stating that the Alabama Legislative Democratic Caucus supports admitting Washington, D.C. as a state.

What This Bill Does

It declares support for DC statehood and urges the U.S. Congress to enact federal legislation granting statehood to Washington, D.C. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the President, the Vice President, the Speaker of the House, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Alabama's congressional delegation. The resolution does not itself change any laws in Alabama or Washington, D.C.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Washington, D.C. who would gain statehood and full representation in Congress if DC becomes a state.
• United States Congress and federal government, which would be urged to pass federal legislation to grant DC statehood.

Key Provisions

• Proclaims that the Alabama Legislative Democratic Caucus supports admitting Washington, D.C. into the Union as a state.
• Urges the United States Congress to enact federal legislation granting statehood to Washington, D.C.
• Provides that copies of the resolution be sent to the President, the Vice President, the Speaker of the U.S. House, the President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate, and the Alabama Congressional Delegation.

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