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Senator Ankit Jain

@ankitjaindc.bsky.social
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Elected U.S. Senator for Washington, DC. Fighting for the rights of 700k+ tax paying Americans. Connect with my office at senatorjaindc.com

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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 10h
RESOLVED: No taxation without representation. I had a wonderful time last night debating DC statehood with the YPU and immersing myself in the oldest and largest collegiate debate society in the United States. It was a pleasure to share our struggle with some of the future leaders of our country.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Hains Point Hoopla 3.0 with @waba.org and Save East Po was a success! The people of DC do not want Donald Trump to take East Potomac Park from the people and turn it into a luxury destination. I'm working hard on Capitol Hill to stop it
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This article confirms what we had suspected: Trump wants to take East Potomac Park away from everyone but his rich friends. We cannot let him take this public space from us. I am working hard to make sure these plans are never realized wapo.st/46XeZTk
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Trump’s upscale golf plan could destroy a D.C. haven for cyclists, runners
The president wants to eliminate the public road that loops around the Hains Point peninsula, allowing the golf course to stretch to the water’s edge.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I had a substantive conversation with @merkley.senate.gov today on how to pass DC statehood and voting rights through the Senate; as well as how we can ensure the federal government is managing public lands in DC to benefit Washingtonians. I’m looking forward to working together!
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Happy Yom Kippur from Capitol Hill! I hope all who celebrate had a joyous fast breaking
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The top four reasons DC should be a state, in honor of our star QB, Jayden Daniels. Let’s go Commanders! (if you want to see the fifth reason, check out our website senatorjaindc.com/about, but don’t tell JD5!)
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It’s @cbc.house.gov week in DC! I was glad to join the DC Young Dems & the @youngdems.bsky.social Black Caucus tonight to talk with Black leaders from around the country about the central role DC statehood must play in the fight for Black voting rights in America
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The top *four* reasons DC should be a state, in honor of our star QB Jayden Daniels. Let’s go Commanders! (if you want to see the fifth reason, check out our website senatorjaindc.com/about, but don’t tell JD5!)
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It was a pleasure to discuss with @pingree.house.gov, who oversees the budget for the National Park Service, how we can work together to ensure that the federal government manages federal land in DC to properly serve Washingtonians
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Cheering on the DMV’s own Frances Tiafoe to the U.S. Open final! We believe!!
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thousands of rescue workers, residents, and survivors died or suffered severe illnesses from toxic dust exposure at Ground Zero. NYC has released data showing that the air around the WTC after 9/11 was dangerous to breathe. We must do everything we can to help those still affected
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I am especially thinking of the six DCPS students and teachers who were killed in the terrorist attacks, and the first responders who died helping others www.facebook.com/dcpublicscho...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We must never forget the 2,977 people we lost 25 years ago at the Pentagon, World Trade Center, and on UA flight 93, where 40 brave souls stopped an attack on DC. Every life is sacred; today is a reminder of what happens when sick individuals lose sight of this essential truth
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thank you to our lobbyists The Ferguson Group for arranging this meeting so that DC's interests can be heard by decision-makers in Congress
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
It was a pleasure talking today with @pocan.house.gov, potentially the next Chair of the Appropriations subcommittee that writes the portion of the federal budget dealing with DC, about how we can work together to write a federal budget that supports DC rather than attacking us
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Thank you to the DNC and @kenmartin.bsky.social for listening to the people of DC and stopping this attack on DC. It is still the case that not a single DC law has been nullified during the Trump presidency. Lets keep it that way
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I helped mobilize DC against the RCV ban and make it clear to the DNC how strongly DC opposed this effort. Then I worked with pro-RCV state parties around the country to fight back and personally whipped DNC members to vote against the ban. I'm proud to see the hard work pay off
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Ranked choice voting is here to stay in DC. This means that if the presidential candidate you vote for in 2028 drops out after you submit your ballot, your vote won't be thrown away. That's how democracy should work
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I am happy to report that the @democrats.org have overwhelmingly voted to REMOVE the proposed ban on RCV in presidential primaries. DC can now proceed with RCV in our 2028 presidential primary. We have stopped another attack on DC Home Rule
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
If the RCV count can be run compatibly with the DNC’s rules, why would the DNC stop states from using a system that works for them? The DNC needs to let states decide and strip the RCV ban out of the rules
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Votes are reallocated to candidates with more votes, and once all remaining candidates have cleared the threshold, counting is complete and delegates are awarded. We know that this works with the DNC’s rules because numerous state parties used that approach without issue in 2020
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The party insiders pushing the ban claim that RCV isn’t compatible with proportional allocation of delegates (see below article for details). This is not true. DC’s rules only eliminate candidates if they are below the 15% threshold for receiving delegates www.newsweek.com/ranked-choic...
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Why Democrats are fighting over ranked choice voting in the 2028 election
The dispute over ranked choice voting reflects a broader rift in the DNC between state party officials and the D.C. establishment.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We are facing a real risk that the @democrats.org will be the only entity to actually nullify DC law during the Trump presidency. One thing this article doesn’t dig into—DC’s RCV rules for presidential primaries are fully compatible with DNC requirements. A short 🧵 washingtonian.com/2026/08/14/d...
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DC Just Adopted Ranked-Choice Voting. The DNC May Undermine It. - Washingtonian
DC leaders are calling on the Democratic National Committee to reject its proposed ban on RCV in presidential primaries.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"We have not had a single anti-DC law pass Congress", I shared yesterday, one year into Trump's occupation of our city. DC is unified, unbroken, and fighting back. Thank you @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy for the coverage: www.wusa9.com/article/news...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A un año de la ocupación, nos manifestamos frente a la Casa Blanca para rechazar la extensión de la Guardia Nacional hasta 2029 en DC: medida antidemocrática, autoritaria y un desperdicio de fondos públicos. Gracias por la entrevista Thalia Varelas de @nmasunivision.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4y7m2se6
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Protestan en la Casa Blanca por la presencia de la Guardia Nacional en Washington hasta 2029
Manifestantes realizan protestas frente a la Casa Blanca para rechazar el despliegue de la Guardia Nacional en Washington, tras confirmarse que las tropas permanecerán en la capital hasta 2029. Integr...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Today marked one year of the occupation of DC. This assault has had real consequences, but most Republican attacks on our city have failed. I'm proud to stand with @freedcproject.bsky.social today. A year later, DC remains unbroken, unbowed, and closer to statehood than ever.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We now no longer have vacancies on the DC Court of Appeals. We do still have six vacancies on the Superior Court (8.7% of authorized judges). I hope President Trump chooses nominees from the Judicial Nomination Commission soon and that they are quickly confirmed by the Senate
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This is a HUGE deal for public safety in DC. Swift and certain consequences for crimes has been shown to have a large impact in reducing crime. More judges mean perpetrators get convicted and sent to jail and innocent people are cleared faster. Congress finally did their job!
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Winning in 2026 is step one. Protecting our democracy requires organizing, ending filibuster excuses, and forcing our leaders to pass a new Voting Rights Act and DC statehood. We have to win power and actually use it. #protectdemocracy #dcstatehood #votingrights
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
If this succeeds, it threatens voter disenfranchisement across DC. We can stop it. At their 8/15 meeting, the DNC must side with Home Rule and the people of DC, not GOP-style attacks. Contact your DNC members to strip the RCV ban out of the rules package! tinyurl.com/4vuyy2xn
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Banning RCV leaves us with two options: counting ONLY first-choice picks on a ranked ballot, an un-administrable rule that disenfranchises our majority Black and Brown city, or doing a full RCV count and risking the DNC refusing to seat DC’s delegates.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We’re used to Republicans attacking DC Home Rule, but now DNC insiders are working overtime to ban Ranked Choice Voting in 2028 primaries and nullify DC law. fairvoteaction.org/the-democrat...
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The Democratic Party’s Proposed Ban on Ranked Choice Voting in 2028 Presidential Primaries - FairVote Action
The Democratic Party Rules & Bylaws Committee is quietly proposing banning the use of ranked choice voting in presidential primaries.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Black voting power means DC Statehood. Period. I spoke at the Progressive Baptist National Convention about attacks on Black voting rights—and why DC must be part of that conversation. Taxation without representation has no place in modern America. #DC51 #StatehoodForDC #VotingRights
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The DNC is trying to block Ranked Choice Voting in DC. Don't let party insiders silence your voice. Stand up for voter choice and take action today. fairvoteaction.quorum.us/campaign/DNC... #RankedChoiceVoting #DCElections #PassRCV #DCPolitics
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
DC’s laws should be decided by DC residents—period. Appreciate @sampkcollins.bsky.social at @washingtoninformer.com for highlighting our work to protect Home Rule against congressional overreach. www.washingtoninformer.com/comer-dc-tax...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Protecting DC's budget autonomy means avoiding unnecessary political risks that invite Congressional oversight. Prior to the decision, I shared my concerns with executive leadership: we need to work together to defend local control. @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Busy days on the Hill fighting for DC. I rallied with advocates @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social shadow hearing on Trump's attacks on DC, lobbied Congress to vote NO on HR 9720, and we packed the hearing room as the bill was marked up. My message is clear: only Washingtonians govern Washingtonians.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
East Potomac Park belongs to the people of DC, not to the President and his wealthy friends. Trump wants to turn this into a luxury playground for the ultra-rich. On Saturday, Washingtonians came out to Hains Point to say loud and clear: This park is not for sale #SaveEastPo
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
To ensure DC has strong advocacy in favor of statehood & Home Rule on Capitol Hill, I have personally fundraised every dollar we spend on our lobbyist—at zero cost to D.C. taxpayers. Want to help us keep fighting for DC residents? Donate here: goodchange.app/donate/jain5...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Trump wants to turn East Potomac Park into an luxury destination for his rich & powerful friends. But DC is fighting back! I was proud to stand with @wabadc @saveeastpo and our DC community at Hains Point today to tell Donald Trump: East Potomac Park is not for sale. 🚲⛳️🌸
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Let's pack the room to make it clear to Congress that DC will never let the feds end government by and for the people in Washington DC. Join us in Rayburn House Office Building Room 2154 at 10 AM Wednesday! docs.house.gov/Committee/Ca...
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the Full Committee to consider the following: 1) H.R. 6610, Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]; 2) H.R. 9720, D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act; 3) H.R. 97...
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🚨🚨The House Oversight Committee is voting on Wednesday on a bill that would functionally end DC Home Rule. It would stop DC from making ANY changes to our tax code without congressional approval, making it impossible to govern ourselves 🚨 🚨 www.notus.org/metro/dc-tax...
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New House Bill Would Block D.C. From Raising Taxes
The bill, which faces an uphill battle in the Senate, would keep the D.C. Council from raising taxes without approval from Congress.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
You would never see National Guard troops deployed to any other place in the US without local representatives even knowing. DC residents deserve the same respect as everyone else. Read my full comments on the 2029 extension in @npr.org : www.npr.org/2026/07/14/n...
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Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., has been extended several times. Now it's set to last until Inauguration Day 2029.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
More affordable housing = lower housing costs. Congress is finally acting to allow localities to build more housing. Let’s seize this momentum, replace the federal Height Act with local control, and build the future our residents deserve.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The conflict? DC is still held back by a century-old federal restriction: The Height Act. Originally meant to protect monument views, it now acts as an artificial ceiling on our city’s growth. We can’t meet our housing goals while federal restrictions cap our potential.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This legislation didn’t just pass–it delivered an overwhelming mandate for change: 🏛️ House victory: 358 to 32 votes 🏛️ Senate clearance: 85 to 5 margin The message from across the political spectrum is crystal clear: the housing crisis demands immediate, sweeping reform.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
At its core, the ROAD to Housing Act (HR 6644) strips away outdated red tape to make building affordable homes faster and cheaper for working families nationwide. But while the federal government increases housing production, federal restrictions here in DC do the opposite.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
National housing reform is officially here, and it’s time to ask a critical question: Is DC’s Height Act next? The overwhelming bipartisan support for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives us a clear, undeniable roadmap for DC’s economic survival.
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I am sorry to report that Governor Josh Green of Hawaii has joined the Trump occupation of DC and sent National Guard troops here without the consent of our local government. These troops are a useless waste of money. Gov. Green, bring your troops home NOW
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Senator Ankit Jain @ankitjaindc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
"Jain added that if Whitmer 'actually believed her own stated mission, she’d have brought her troops home the moment evidence surfaced that they were part of Trump’s broader occupation of D.C.'” @govwhitmer.bsky.social needs to send the MI National Guard home NOW michiganadvance.com/2026/07/09/w...
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Washington, D.C.’s ‘shadow senator’ calls on Gretchen Whitmer to remove National Guard troops • Michigan Advance
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office gave no indication Thursday that it was planning to bring home its National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C. for the America250 celebration of the nation’s mil...
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