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Puerto Rico Status Act

Introduced: July 19, 2022 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 15, 2022
Received in the Senate.
Dec 15, 2022
Rule H. Res. 1519 passed House.
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
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 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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–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 →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 334 — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1519, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the tex… Agreed to Dec 15, 2022
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 December 15, 2022

Received in the Senate.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1519 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8393) to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterri…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 54
All 54 Democratic 39 Republican 4
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Carter, Troy A.
Louisiana · Nov 14, 2022
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Green, Al
Texas · Nov 14, 2022
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Nov 14, 2022
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Nov 14, 2022
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Lieu, Ted
California · Nov 14, 2022
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Nov 14, 2022
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Nov 14, 2022
Payne, Donald
· Nov 14, 2022
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Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Nov 14, 2022
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Scanlon, Mary Gay
Pennsylvania · Nov 14, 2022
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Nov 14, 2022
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Torres, Norma J.
California · Nov 14, 2022
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Nov 14, 2022
DOYLE, MIKE
· Sep 22, 2022
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Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Sep 22, 2022
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Garbarino, Andrew R.
New York · Sep 15, 2022
Mullin, Markwayne
· Sep 15, 2022
Posey, Bill
· Sep 15, 2022
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Sep 13, 2022
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Sep 9, 2022
JOHNSON, EDDIE
· Sep 9, 2022
Lowenthal, Alan
· Sep 9, 2022
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Aguilar, Pete
California · Sep 2, 2022
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Carson, André
Indiana · Sep 2, 2022
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Thompson, Mike
California · Sep 2, 2022
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Escobar, Veronica
Texas · Aug 12, 2022
Eshoo, Anna
· Aug 12, 2022
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Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Aug 12, 2022
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Aug 12, 2022
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Aug 12, 2022
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Aug 12, 2022
RUSH, BOBBY
· Aug 12, 2022
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Aug 12, 2022
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jul 29, 2022
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Brownley, Julia
California · Jul 26, 2022
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Jul 26, 2022
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jul 26, 2022
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jul 26, 2022
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Stansbury, Melanie A.
New Mexico · Jul 26, 2022
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Jul 26, 2022
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Huffman, Jared
California · Jul 20, 2022
McEachin, A.
· Jul 20, 2022
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Jul 19, 2022
Katko, John
· Jul 19, 2022
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Leger Fernandez, Teresa
New Mexico · Jul 19, 2022
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Jul 19, 2022
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Trahan, Lori
Massachusetts · Jul 19, 2022
UPTON, FRED
· Jul 19, 2022
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Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Jul 18, 2022
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jul 18, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8393: Puerto Rico Status Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8393/
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"H.R. 8393: Puerto Rico Status Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8393/.
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