Puerto Rico Status Act

Bill: 117-hr-8393
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2022-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: 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
Public participation and lobbying
Puerto Rico
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Social security and elderly assistance
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. territories and protectorates
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-15
text: 

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.
 
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.

action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 

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.
 
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.

action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529). (text: CR H9867-9873)
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529).(text: CR H9867-9873)
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 217 (Roll no. 528).
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Mr. McClintock moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H9880)
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8393.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1519. (consideration: CR H9867-9882)
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Rule H. Res. 1519 passed House.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-642.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-642.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-15
text: Introduced in House