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H.R. 727 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Process Act

H.R. 727 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 4, 2015, sponsored by Pedro R. Pierluisi with 110 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 4, 2015
Co-sponsors
110
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Process Act Authorizes the State Elections Commission of Puerto Rico to provide for a vote on Puerto Rico's admission into the Union as a state within one year of this Act's enactment.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Pedro R. Pierluisi (D-PR). Co-sponsors: 96 Democrats, 14 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 4, 2015
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indians, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. (Mar 16, 2015)

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