This resolution urges Congress to pass federal legislation that would grant statehood to the residents of Washington, D.C. It highlights the historical context of voting rights for D.C. residents, noting that they were initially stripped of their voting rights with the Organic Act of 1801 and only regained the right to vote for President and Vice President through the 23rd Amendment in 1961. The resolution emphasizes that D.C. residents, who number over 689,000, pay more federal taxes than residents of 22 states and have participated in every U.S. war, yet they lack full representation in Congress. A district-wide referendum in 2016 showed overwhelming support for statehood among residents.

The resolution also references the introduction of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51) in the 118th Congress, which would grant D.C. the same rights as other states, including representation in the Senate and House of Representatives. It calls attention to the United Nations Human Rights Committee's concerns regarding the political inequality faced by D.C. residents and the violation of their rights as citizens. Ultimately, the resolution expresses Minnesota's support for D.C. statehood and directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the memorial to key federal officials and committees.