Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- S.3696
S.3696: New Columbia Admission Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Dec. 19, 2012
- Latest Major Action Dec. 19, 2012
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
|
|
|
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
|
|
| Dec. 19, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) |