IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 685 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 8, 2019 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform , and in addition to the Committees on Rules , and Veterans' Affairs , 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 RESOLUTION Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting rights in Congress and full equality as American citizens for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the passage of H.R. 51, particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.