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H.R.4281: United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 28, 1996
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 1996
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act - Declares it is the policy of the Congress that: (1) English shall be the common language of mutual understanding in the United States, and this policy shall apply in all of the States freely admitted to the Union; and (2) if the referenda under this Act result in approval of sovereignty leading to Statehood for Puerto Rico, it is anticipated that English would become the official language of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Resources
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Referred to House Rules
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Sept. 28, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska) |