Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.

House Resolution 855 is a non-binding measure that formally recognizes the military service of District of Columbia veterans who have served in every American war. The resolution expresses a sense of Congress that D.C. residents, including veterans and their families, are unfairly denied voting representation in the federal government and full local self-governance. To address this, the bill calls for the passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act to grant the District statehood. While the resolution itself does not change current laws or grant statehood, it serves as an official statement of support for providing D.C. residents with the same congressional representation and legislative autonomy as citizens living in the 50 states.