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H.R.4901: Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 29, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 29, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
60 (42 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 29, 2019
Bill Summary
Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act This bill (1) declares that Congress commits to deeming Puerto Rico to be a state of the United States if it chooses statehood; and (2) requires Puerto Rico to conduct a plebiscite, a vote of the people, on statehood in conjunction with the November 2020 election.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 29, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Oct. 29, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.) |