House Bill 2757
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Puerto Rico Status Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 20, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2757
Congress
118
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Puerto Rico Status Act
This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 2, 2025, 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
- invite national and international election observers to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process, and
- carry out a nonpartisan voter education campaign through traditional paid media and make available at all voting locations voter education materials related to the plebiscites.
All voter educational materials and ballots used to carry out this bill shall be made available in English and Spanish.
The bill sets forth transition and implementation provisions for each choice offered in the plebiscite.
April 20, 2023
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05/08/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
04/20/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/20/2023
Introduced in House
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Public Record
Record Updated
Jul 23, 2024 8:06:39 AM