HR 33: Affirming California's Request to Divide into 2 States

Overview

Bill Number: HR 33

Title: Affirming the state of California's request to divide into 2 states.

Status: To Be Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Introduced: August 18, 2025
Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

This resolution affirms the state of California's request to divide into two separate states. The intent is to recognize and validate California's desire to split into Northern California and Southern California, reflecting the growing political, economic, and cultural differences between the two regions.

Key Provisions

• Acknowledges California's formal request to the U.S. Congress to divide the state into two new states
• Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that California's request should be given serious consideration
• Directs the House Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs to hold hearings and make recommendations on the proposed division of California
• Requires the committee to report its findings and recommendations to the full House of Representatives within 6 months of the resolution's introduction

Affected Parties and Impacts

• The 40 million residents of California would be impacted by the potential division of the state
• State and local governments, as well as congressional representation, would need to be reorganized
• Federal programs, funding, and regulations would need to be adapted to the new state boundaries
• Businesses, industries, and economic development initiatives may be affected by the shift in state lines

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This resolution is expected to be introduced in the House of Representatives on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs. The committee will have 6 months to hold hearings, gather input, and provide recommendations to the full House. If the resolution is approved by the House and Senate, it would then require the consent of the California state legislature and the signature of the President to move forward with the division of the state.