SENATE 780117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act

Last Action: 3/16/2021

Actions

2021-03-16Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2021-03-16Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-16 (00)

Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act

This bill establishes a process for the admission of Puerto Rico into the union as a state, on an equal footing with all other states, based on a majority vote of the people of Puerto Rico.

Cosponsors (5)

Alex Padilla (D-CA)
Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Brian Schatz (D-HI)
John Reed (D-RI)
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

Subjects

Caribbean area
Congressional districts and representation
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Puerto Rico
State and local government operations
U.S. territories and protectorates

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