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The DC Statehood bill has passed the house and has been received by the Senate.
Both Virginia Senators are co-sponsors.
Forty-nine Senators (including our Virginia Senators) have Sponsored or Co-Sponsored this bill, but it will take at least 50 to pass. Senate Republicans can block the bill from proceeding to a vote with a filibuster.
Federal Legislation
DC Statehood
HR.51 Washington, D.C. Admission Act
S.51 Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Protect Voting Rights
S.1 (Senate version of For the People Act)
➔ Will expand Americans' access to the ballot box
➔ Reduce the influence of big money in politics
➔ Strengthen ethics rules for public servants,
➔ and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy...
The Virginia Grassroots Coalition is calling on the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates to pass several specific bills during the 2021 General Assembly Session. The Coalition, joined by several members of the House and Senate, hosted a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12 to highlight these priorities.
Coalition Press Conference
Press Releases
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January 13, 2021 Press Release
Send a letter
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Download Virginia Grassroots Coalition 2021 Legislative Priorities letter to State Senators and Delegates