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H.R.8393: Puerto Rico Status Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 15, 2022
- Latest Major Action Dec. 15, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
62 (53 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 15, 2022
- Reported in House - Dec. 14, 2022
- Introduced in House - July 15, 2022
Bill Summary
Puerto Rico Status Act This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 5, 2023, to resolve Puerto Rico's political status. Specifically, such plebiscite shall offer eligible voters a choice of independence, sovereignty in free association with the United States, or statehood. The Puerto Rico State Elections Commission shall carry out a nonpartisan voter education campaign through traditional paid media and make available at all...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529).
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Mr. McClintock moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources.
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1519.
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Received in the Senate.
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529). (text: CR H9867-9873)
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Mr. McClintock moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H9880)
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1519. (consideration: CR H9867-9882)
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 217 (Roll no. 528).
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8393.
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Rule H. Res. 1519 passed House.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-642.
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| July 20, 2022 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
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| July 20, 2022 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 15, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| July 15, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) |