The Council of the District of Columbia has passed a resolution declaring May 1st, 2025, as DC Statehood Day. This resolution highlights the long-standing disenfranchisement of DC residents, who, despite being more than 700,000 strong and paying more federal income taxes than many states, lack voting representation in Congress. The resolution emphasizes the historical context of this disenfranchisement, dating back over 200 years to the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801, and calls attention to the ongoing struggle for full representation, including the right to elect two United States Senators and a Representative.

The resolution also underscores the responsibilities that DC residents bear as citizens, such as military service and tax contributions, while being denied the same rights as those in the 50 states. It encourages discussions about statehood in prominent forums to raise awareness about the lack of congressional voting representation and budget autonomy for DC residents. The resolution is set to take effect immediately, marking a significant step in advocating for the rights of DC citizens.