The resolution from the Alaska State Legislature expresses support for the admission of Washington, D.C., as a state in the United States. It outlines the historical context of D.C.'s governance, highlighting that residents have been denied full citizenship rights, including voting representation in Congress, despite fulfilling civic duties such as paying taxes and serving in the military. The resolution notes that a significant majority of D.C. voters have expressed a desire for statehood, with a notable vote in 2016 favoring the establishment of Washington, D.C. as a state. It also references previous legislative efforts, including the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which has passed the House of Representatives but has not yet resulted in statehood.
Furthermore, the resolution calls for Congress and the President to respect the local self-governance of D.C. and to refrain from interfering with its legislative actions. It emphasizes the need for federal legislation to grant statehood to the approximately 700,000 residents of Washington, D.C., while excluding a federal enclave that includes key government buildings. The resolution concludes by directing copies to various federal officials, urging them to take action on this matter.