Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, the denial of full participation in their Government through statehood by active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

House Resolution 441 is a non-binding expression of support for District of Columbia statehood, specifically highlighting the military service of D.C. residents. The resolution formally recognizes that active duty service members, National Guard members, veterans, and their families living in the District lack full voting representation in Congress and full local self-government despite their contributions to national defense. By passing this resolution, the House would officially declare that these residents have earned the right to statehood and call for the passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. While the resolution does not change current laws or grant statehood on its own, it serves as a formal statement of congressional acknowledgment regarding the legal and political status of D.C. residents who serve in the armed forces.