HandsOffDC

A citizen driven movement to resist congressional meddling in local D.C. affairs. Organize with us at

[Eleanor #DCStatehood Holmes Norton @EleanorNorton]

I kept such politically self-serving interference from passing even when Democrats were in the minority, and I will do the same with our House majority. Serve your own constituents, @RepJimBanks. #HandsOffDC

[Eleanor #DCStatehood Holmes Norton @EleanorNorton]

Last week, @RepJimBanks introduced a bill that would make DC use local funds to pay for private schools. Congress has repeatedly rejected private school vouchers nationally, yet Banks hypocritically would impose them on my district. Won’t happen, Jim. #HandsOffDC

[Eleanor #DCStatehood Holmes Norton @EleanorNorton]

700,000 DC residents are #1 in fed taxes/capita, but they won't have a say tomorrow when the Senate takes one of its most critical votes in decades.

DC residents have earned their right in blood and treasure to cast a vote on Kavanaugh and every matter in Congress. #DCStatehood.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

I joined many of our Capper Senior Building neighbors this afternoon to talk about next steps. They’re taking it a day at a time, and the road ahead will be long. But you can help them with a contribution to the Capper Senior Relief Fund: https://t.co/6e5OPhdGP3

[Dara Baldwin @NJDC07]

Stopped by one of my favorite coffee ☕️ spots in #NYC! @thinkcoffeenyc @nyuniversity dropped off some #DC Statehood knowledge! We need you to tell your Senate and House members to sponsor The Washington DC Admission Act (S. 1278; HR 1291) Tell All! @dcvote #HandsOffDC @51stDC

[Muriel Bowser @MurielBowser]

Yup, I’m Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington DC, the local politician who finally got thru to the reality star in the White House with the realities ($21.6M) of parades/events/demonstrations in Trump America (sad).

[Council of DC @councilofdc]

America’s true might is in our principles/moral authority. Here in DC, we value diversity, human rights, freedom, self-expression, & creativity. A parade showcases military hardware once. We can/should show off our values, through our actions, 24/7/365. And it doesn’t cost a cent

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Very much & sincerely appreciate the support. Let’s make it very clear - more than 700,000 Americans that call DC home deserve full representation in Congress.

[HandsOffDC @HandsOffDC]

Sorry ‘bout it Ted - might be time to get used to losing. @BetoORourke will be more focused on his constituents than making the District of Columbia his ideological playground. #handsoffdc

[DCist @DCist]

The Senate has scuttled Senator Ted Cruz's attempt to block D.C.'s individual mandate. https://t.co/m9hhrPgOM4

[Eleanor #DCStatehood Holmes Norton @EleanorNorton]

The Senate is expected to begin consideration of its DC appropriations bill today. I am working closely with Senators and our allies to defeat anti-home-rule amendments that may be offered by opportunistic Members. #HandsOffDC

[HandsOffDC @HandsOffDC]

More than thumbed their noses. This is an affront to democratic values - one the District has been living with since home rule. This WaPo column is a good refresher why our fight is far from over. https://t.co/beSfrGSHVm

[B L A Z E R🍂🍁🍃 @Ellasperson]

#handsoffDC

We have a right to Home rule!!!!

Republicans on the Hill just thumbed their noses at D.C. https://t.co/1PGIBZSWWV

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

We’re all #ALLCAPS, but your picture is just MV, not DMV. But if you’re ready to support #DCStatehood, give us a call! https://t.co/zekIRJ7diK

[Eleanor #DCStatehood Holmes Norton @EleanorNorton]

Rocking the Red here in Congress after an outsized win by DC’s @Capitals! Refused to stop winning games—four straight to close out the series. Drafting a congressional resolution to celebrate our first #StanleyCup in franchise history! #ALLCAPS

[HandsOffDC @HandsOffDC]

Chalk it up to the Rubio curse, Vegas fans.

[HandsOffDC @HandsOffDC]

Good. Keep your grubby hands of our gun laws and our hockey team. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/o3u5bbT7yH

[Marco Rubio @marcorubio]

I’m rooting for the Knights. How about you?

[DC Vote @DCVote]

YES! That makes 25. A majority of @SenateDems support #DCStatehood! https://t.co/UxxrIynOvW

[Zion Kelly @zionkelly18]

We will have the same rights as all Americans. We will be the 51st State! #DCstatehood

[CM Allen's Team @CMCharlesAllen]

@NJDC07, one of the best advocates working on the Hill, remembers her first trip at age 8 to Capitol Hill with her Mom to try to make Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday a holiday. “So things change.”

[CM Allen's Team @CMCharlesAllen]

@DC_Vote reports 48 (!) meetings lined up for Monday’s #DCStatehood Lobby Day! Bo Shuff “We have a chance to have 48 constructive conversations.”

[CM Allen's Team @CMCharlesAllen]

At the Statehood training: “When the District passes laws, if a random congress member from Virginia or Texas or Maryland decides to intervene or pass a budget rider that limits how your tax dollars are spent, your voice is silenced.” @charlesallen