HR 4867 · 109th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-03-02· Sponsored by Resident Commissioner Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.(2006-03-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2006 - Directs the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission to conduct a plebiscite in Puerto Rico during the 110th Congress, giving voters the option to vote for continued U.S. territorial status or for a path toward a constitutionally viable permanent nonterritorial status. Provides for subsequent procedures, depending on ballot results. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to allocate certain funds for the self-determination process.…

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Cosponsors (20)

5 Democrats15 Republicans
Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16]NY
Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15]OH
Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]VA
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]AK
Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]IN
Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]WV
Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]MD
Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]FL
Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]FL
Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]FL
Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]RI
Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]IL
Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]FL
Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]AZ
Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]IN
Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]VA
Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]MI
Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11]IL
Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25]CA
Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24]FL