H.R. 6246 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Puerto Rico Admission Act of 2018
H.R. 6246 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 27, 2018, sponsored by Jenniffer González-Colón with 58 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Puerto Rico Admission Act of 2018 This bill establishes a process to enable the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico to be admitted into the Union as a state.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6046) (Jul 11, 2018)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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