H.R.4901: Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced Oct. 29, 2019
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 29, 2019

Bill Cosponsors

60 (42 Democrats, 18 Republicans)

Bill Version

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

There are 5 statements associated with H.R.4901.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Oct. 29, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct. 29, 2019

Introduced in the House by José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.)

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