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Contact: (202) 727-7890
Paul Strauss is currently serving his third term as the Senior United States Senator from the District of Columbia (sometimes called the "shadow senator"). As a non-voting representative to the United States Senate, Strauss lobbies the US Senate and the US House of Representatives on behalf of the citizens of District of Columbia in their attempt to gain full Federal representation, self-determination, and eventually admittance to the union as the nation’s 51st state.
The Honorable Michael D. Brown is currently serving is first term as the Junior United States Senator for the District of Columbia. First elected in 2006, Senator Brown works to promote DC Statehood and full voting rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia. Prior to his election as US Senator, he was an elected member of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E, representing Single Member District 3E-02. He serves as president of the Western Avenue Citizens Association and is a vestry member of St. David's Episcopal Church.
Contact: (202) 727-7290
The Honorable Michael "Mike" Panetta is currently serving his second term as the United States Representative for District of Columbia, a position he was first elected to in 2006. Representative Panetta works to bring attention to the District’s lack of voting representation in Congress and limited home rule. Before serving as Shadow Representative, Panetta had run several high-profile campaigns for DC representation including starting an Olympic curling team for the District and leading efforts to re-name RFK Stadium “Taxation Without Representation Field” in 2005. Representative Panetta lives in the Brightwood neighborhood of Washington DC with his wife and daughter.
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Emergencies can happen. Be informed. Learn about preparedness in the District. |
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DC residents are denied voting representation in the US Congress. Learn more about efforts for DC Statehood. |
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