“It is incumbent upon those of us who enjoy the right and the privilege of a voice and a vote in Congress to take up the cause of our fellow citizens here in the District.”

Step 1: Bill gets introduced
Step 2: ????
Step 3: Statehood

A hearing on statehood is scheduled for Monday.

A group of senators introduced the latest version of a bill that would grant the District of Columbia full statehood and congressional representation.