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United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act
Introduced: March 6, 1996
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Everywhere this bill has been
16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 18, 1996
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.
Sep 18, 1996
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 104-713, Part II.
Sep 18, 1996
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 18, 1996
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 17, 1996
Committee Hearings Held.
Jul 26, 1996
House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 18, 1996.
Jul 26, 1996
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-713, Part I.
Jun 26, 1996
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 26, 1996
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 12, 1996
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 0.
Jun 12, 1996
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 23, 1996
Field Hearings Held in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Mar 11, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.
Mar 6, 1996
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 6, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E299-300)
Mar 6, 1996
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act - Requires a referendum to be held by December 31, 1998, on Puerto Rico's path to self-government either through U.S. statehood or through sovereign independence or free association.
Requires the President to submit to the Congress for approval legislation for: (1) a transition plan of at least ten years which leads to full self-government for Puerto Rico; and (2) a recommendation for the implementation of such self-government consistent with Puerto Rico's approval. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to the referendum and congressional procedures for consideration of legislation.
Makes funds available for the referendum.
What's happening now
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.
Committees of jurisdiction
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