The resolution urges Congress to support the admission of Washington, D.C. as a state in the United States. It highlights the historical context of D.C.'s governance, noting that since its establishment, residents have been denied full representation and rights typically afforded to states, despite their contributions as citizens, including paying federal taxes and serving in the military. The resolution references the 23rd Amendment, which allows D.C. to appoint electors for President and Vice President, and the limited self-governance granted by the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. It also points out that a significant majority of D.C. voters have expressed their desire for statehood through various initiatives.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses opposition to any federal actions that undermine local self-governance and calls for Congress and the President to enact legislation that would grant statehood to Washington, D.C. It emphasizes the need for equal treatment of D.C. residents, who number approximately 700,000, and notes that the U.S. House of Representatives has previously passed the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would formally recognize D.C. as a state. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send copies to key federal officials, advocating for the rights and representation of D.C. residents.