HR 2757
118th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Puerto Rico Status Act
Introduced: April 20, 2023
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Puerto Rico Status Act
This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 2, 2025, 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
- invite national and international election observers to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process, and
- 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.
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
Committees of jurisdiction
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