HR12 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thomas JacksonRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

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

Summary

This Alabama House resolution states that Alabama supports making Washington, D.C. a state and asks Congress to grant DC statehood.

What This Bill Does

It proclaims Alabama's support for admitting Washington, D.C. into the Union as a state. It urges the United States Congress to pass federal legislation that would grant 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 United States House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, and Alabama's congressional delegation.

Who It Affects

• Washington, D.C. residents would potentially gain statehood and voting representation in Congress if federal action is taken.
• The United States Congress and federal government would be publicly urged to pass DC statehood legislation.
• Alabama residents and the state government, as the resolution represents Alabama's official position on the issue.

Key Provisions

• Expresses that the State of Alabama 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.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President, the Vice President, the Speaker of the United States Congress, the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, and the members of 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.

Subjects

Admitting Washington, D.C., Into the Union as a State of the United States of America, Proclaimed