House Joint Resolution No. [insert number] is a legislative proposal from the State of Montana that expresses support for admitting Washington, D.C., as a state in the United States. The resolution outlines the historical context of D.C.'s governance, highlighting the lack of full representation and self-governance for its residents despite their contributions as U.S. citizens. It references the 23rd Amendment, which allows D.C. to appoint electors for President and Vice President, and the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which granted limited local self-government but still left significant control in the hands of Congress. The resolution notes that a majority of D.C. voters have expressed a desire for statehood through various initiatives, most recently in 2016.

The resolution calls for Congress and the President to enact legislation that would grant statehood to Washington, D.C., and opposes any federal actions that undermine local governance, including disapproving or amending decisions made by the D.C. Council and Mayor. It emphasizes the need for equal treatment of D.C. residents in terms of representation and governance, urging federal lawmakers to recognize the rights of the approximately 700,000 people living in the District. The resolution concludes with a directive for the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to key federal officials, including the President and members of the Montana Congressional Delegation.