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S.865: Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 18, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 18, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (8 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| March 18, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) |