S. 898 (103rd): New Columbia Admission Act

Introduced:
May 05, 1993 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Sen. Edward “Ted” Kennedy [D-MA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 51 (same title)
Failed House — Nov 21, 1993

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This bill was introduced on May 5, 1993, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 05, 1993
Referred to Committee May 05, 1993
Cosponsors
17 cosponsors (17D) (show)
Committees

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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Full Title

A bill to provide for the admission of the State of New Columbia into the Union.

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Last updated May 05, 1993.
24 pages

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5/5/1993--Introduced.
New Columbia Admission Act - Declares the State of New Columbia (presently, the District of Columbia) to be a State of the United States of America. Admits New Columbia into the Union on an equal footing with the other States in all respects.
Reserves Federal title to certain lands and property in the National Capital Service Area. Directs the Governor to report to the Congress each fiscal year on the effects on the revenues and expenditures of the State because of the presence of the Federal Government's seat within or adjacent to it.
Prohibits the State from changing any provision of its Constitution concerning height limitations on buildings without the consent of the Congress. Declares that nothing in this Act or the Constitution or laws of the State may be construed to permit it to refuse to allow an individual to serve as a qualified registered elector of the State solely because the individual resides in the National Capital Service Area. Sets forth election protocol for popular ratification of statehood.
Provides for election of one member of the House of Representatives as well as two Senators. Maintains the laws that were territorially in effect.
Continues any lawsuits already pending in District of Columbia courts.
Establishes a Statehood Transition Commission.

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