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New Columbia Admission Act

Introduced: January 15, 2013 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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Jan 15, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 15, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E33)
Jan 15, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

New Columbia Admission Act - Sets forth procedures for admission into the United States of the state of New Columbia.

Requires the Mayor of the District of Columbia to: (1) submit to the eligible voters propositions for statehood and adoption of a State Constitution, and (2) issue a proclamation for the first elections to Congress of two Senators and one Representative of New Columbia. Requires the President, upon adoption of such propositions and certification of such elections, to issue a proclamation announcing the results and admitting New Columbia into the Union.

Provides for conversion of District government offices to state offices.

Provides that New Columbia shall consist of all territory of the District as of the enactment of this Act, excluding land within specified metes and bounds that shall remain the District of Columbia and that shall include the principal federal monuments, the White House, the Capitol Building, the Supreme Court Building, the federal executive, legislative, and judicial office buildings located adjacent to the Mall and the Capitol Building, and certain military property.

Prohibits New Columbia from imposing taxes on federal property except as provided by Congress.

Maintains the applicability to New Columbia of current District laws and continues pending judicial proceedings.

Maintains: (1) the District of Columbia as the seat of the federal government, and (2) the federal government's authority over military lands and specified other property.

Requires each state that is the last place an individual resided before residing in the District of Columbia to permit such individual to vote in federal elections by absentee ballot. Sets forth a rule for expedited consideration of a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to repeal the 23rd amendment (which provides for the appointment of electors for President and Vice President for the District).

What's happening now January 15, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 43
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Dec 11, 2014
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Dec 11, 2014
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Sep 15, 2014
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Sep 15, 2014
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Green, Al
Texas · Sep 10, 2014
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Sep 10, 2014
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Sep 8, 2014
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Takano, Mark
California · Sep 8, 2014
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Frankel, Lois
Florida · Aug 1, 2014
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Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Aug 1, 2014
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Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jul 31, 2014
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jul 31, 2014
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jul 31, 2014
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jul 31, 2014
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 28, 2014
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Apr 4, 2014
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Feb 11, 2014
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Dec 11, 2013
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Nov 12, 2013
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Oct 22, 2013
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Oct 22, 2013
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Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Oct 22, 2013
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Vargas, Juan
California · Sep 11, 2013
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Huffman, Jared
California · Jul 16, 2013
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 5, 2013
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 5, 2013
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jun 5, 2013
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 5, 2013
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Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Jun 5, 2013
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Jun 5, 2013
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 5, 2013
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 5, 2013
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jun 5, 2013
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Waters, Maxine
California · May 20, 2013
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 13, 2013
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Apr 24, 2013
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Apr 16, 2013
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 9, 2013
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Carson, André
Indiana · Mar 19, 2013
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Feb 15, 2013
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Chu, Judy
California · Feb 8, 2013
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jan 15, 2013
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jan 15, 2013