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Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act

Introduced: May 9, 1990 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 12, 1990
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 976.
Oct 10, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 10, 1990
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 10, 1990
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 10, 1990
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Oct 10, 1990
The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.
Oct 10, 1990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Oct 10, 1990
Mr. de Lugo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 2, 1990
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
Oct 2, 1990
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 790, Part II. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Oct 2, 1990
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 790, Part I. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Oct 2, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 2, 1990
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Sep 27, 1990
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 19, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 19, 1990
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Aug 3, 1990
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 3, 1990
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Jun 28, 1990
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 25, 1990
Field Hearings Held in New York, New York.
Jun 7, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs.
May 21, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules of the House.
May 9, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
May 9, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
May 9, 1990
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act - Authorizes appropriations for grants to the State Election Commission of Puerto Rico to hold a referendum on September 16, 1991, or on a later date in 1991 agreed upon by the Dialogue Committee on the Status of Puerto Rico (Dialogue Committee), on the following political status options: (1) independence; (2) statehood; (3) a new commonwealth relationship; or (4) none of the above.

Earmarks specified funds for conducting the referendum and for disbursement to the Dialogue Committee to inform the people of Puerto Rico regarding the three status options.

Sets forth certain eligibility requirements a recipient must meet to receive payments under this Act.

Authorizes the Government of Puerto Rico, subject to the plan provided by this Act, to enable nonresident Puerto Ricans (including those born in Puerto Rico or those who have at least one parent who was born in Puerto Rico) to register and vote in the referendum without being present in Puerto Rico.

Requires the Dialogue Committee to submit to the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico for its ratification a plan to permit nonresident Puerto Ricans to vote in the referendum. Declares that if such plan is ratified it shall have the force of law.

States that it is the intent of the Congress that the remaining provisions of this Act shall continue in full force and effect if: (1) any provision of this Act is held invalid; (2) the Dialogue Committee does not submit a plan; or (3) the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico fails to ratify such plan within 120 days before the referendum.

Requires specified congressional committees to draft legislation implementing the selected status and addressing specified aspects of it. Authorizes appropriations.

Sets forth procedures for consideration of legislation implementing Puerto Rico's new status. Requires the enacted legislation to be submitted to the Puerto Rican people for ratification within 60 days after enactment. Provides that the legislation, if approved, shall take effect in accordance with its terms. Authorizes appropriations.

Requires the same committees to make appropriate recommendations to facilitate the exercise of self-determination by the people of Puerto Rico if: (1) the referendum provided by this Act does not result in a majority for one of the three status options; or (2) the legislation drafted does not come into effect.

What's happening now October 12, 1990

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 976.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1