HR 4765 · 101th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 976.(1990-10-12)
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Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act - Authorizes appropriations for grants to the Government of Puerto Rico for conducting a referendum on the following political status options: (1) independence; (2) statehood; (3) an enhanced commonwealth relationship with the United States; or (4) none of the above. Requires the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs to draft legislation implementing the selected status. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth procedures for consideration of legislation implementing Puerto Rico's status. Requires the enacted legislation to be submitted to the Puerto Rican people for ratification by July 7, 1992. Provides that the legislation, if approved, shall take effect on October 1, 1992. Authorizes appropriations.…
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Cosponsors (20)
12 Democrats8 Republicans