HR 8393
117th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Advisory bodies
Citizenship and naturalization
Congressional districts and representation
Congressional elections
Congressional oversight
Disability assistance
Due process and equal protection
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal district courts
First Amendment rights
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Human rights
Immigration status and procedures
Judicial procedure and administration
Jurisdiction and venue
Members of Congress
Political representation
Protest and dissent
Puerto Rico Status Act
Introduced: July 15, 2022
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Everywhere this bill has been
19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 15, 2022
Received in the Senate.
Dec 15, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529). (text: CR H9867-9873)
Dec 15, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529).(text: CR H9867-9873)
Dec 15, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 217 (Roll no. 528).
Dec 15, 2022
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 15, 2022
Mr. McClintock moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H9880)
Dec 15, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 15, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8393.
Dec 15, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Dec 15, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1519. (consideration: CR H9867-9882)
Dec 15, 2022
Rule H. Res. 1519 passed House.
Dec 14, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.
Dec 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-642.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2022 | House · vote #529 | On Passage | Passed | 233–191 | See who voted → |
| Dec 15, 2022 | House · vote #528 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 209–217 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Puerto Rico Status Act
This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 5, 2023, 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
- 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, and
- invite national and international election observers to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process.
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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate.
Committees of jurisdiction
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