To provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires admission into the Union Subject to the provisions of this Act, upon the issuance of the proclamation required by section 103(a), the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth is declared to be a State of, requires election of Senators and Representative Not more than 30 days after receiving certification of the enactment of this Act from the President pursuant to section 403, the Mayor shall issue a proclamation for, and requires issuance of Presidential proclamation The President, upon the certification of the results of the elections of the officers required to be elected as provided in section 102(a), shall, not later than 90 days. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, appropriations, and sunset clause. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries, Criminal Justice, Environment, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could see lower costs, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Requires admission into the Union Subject to the provisions of this Act, upon the issuance of the proclamation required by section 103(a), the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth is declared to be a State of...
- Requires election of Senators and Representative Not more than 30 days after receiving certification of the enactment of this Act from the President pursuant to section 403, the Mayor shall issue a proclamation for...
- Requires issuance of Presidential proclamation The President, upon the certification of the results of the elections of the officers required to be elected as provided in section 102(a), shall, not later than 90 days...
- Sets termination rules for the temporary authority or funding.
- Requires effect of admission on current laws The legislative power of the State shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation in the State, consistent with the Constitution of the United States (including...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires admission into the Union Subject to the provisions of this Act, upon the issuance of the proclamation required by section 103(a), the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth is declared to be a State of, requires election of Senators and Representative Not more than 30 days after receiving certification of the enactment of this Act from the President pursuant to section 403, the Mayor shall issue a proclamation for, and requires issuance of Presidential proclamation The President, upon the certification of the results of the elections of the officers required to be elected as provided in section 102(a), shall, not later than 90 days.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries, Criminal Justice, Environment, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill requires admission into the Union Subject to the provisions of this Act, upon the issuance of the proclamation required by section 103(a), the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth is declared to be a State of, requires election of Senators and Representative Not more than 30 days after receiving certification of the enactment of this Act from the President pursuant to section 403, the Mayor shall issue a proclamation for, and requires issuance of Presidential proclamation The President, upon the certification of the results of the elections of the officers required to be elected as provided in section 102(a), shall, not later than 90 days.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Carper (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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