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- H.R.1965
H.R.1965: Puerto Rico Admission Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (16 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 28, 2019
Bill Summary
Puerto Rico Admission Act This bill establishes a process to enable the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico to be admitted into the Union as a state. Not later than 90 days after enactment of this bill, the President shall issue a proclamation announcing that Puerto Rico is admitted into the Union on equal footing with other states. All of the territory laws in force in Puerto Rico on the enactment date shall (1) continue in force and effect in the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| March 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Darren Soto (D-Fla.) |