Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.2070
H.R.2070: Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 18, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 16, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
76 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 18, 2021
Bill Summary
Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2021 This bill establishes a process for the people of Puerto Rico to vote on the political status (e.g., statehood) of the territory. Congress may ratify the decision through a joint resolution. The bill declares that the legislature of Puerto Rico has the authority to call a status convention regarding the political status of the territory. The bill provides for public financing of delegate elections to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2021 |
Committee Hearings Held.
|
| April 14, 2021 |
Committee Hearings Held.
|
| March 18, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Natural 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.
|
| March 18, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) |