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S.132: New Columbia Admission Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2013
- Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 2014
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (20 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 15, 2014 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-713.
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Jan. 24, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Jan. 24, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) |