HR 4963 · 109th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-03-15· Sponsored by Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.(2006-03-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2006 - States that Congress reaffirms the inherent authority of the government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to call, and hereby expressly authorizes the calling of, a constitutional convention through the election of delegates for the purpose of establishing a mechanism for self-determination. Provides that, upon the approval by a constitutional convention in the Commonwealth of a self-determination option, the convention shall submit a self-determination proposal to Congress for approval. Requires submission of the proposal, upon approval by Congress with or without modifications, to the people of the Commonwealth for appoval or rejection in a referendum. Requires enactment of a joint resolution of Congress approving the terms of the proposal, including implementing provisions, if the people of Puerto Rico approve the proposal in the referendum. Provides that, if a self-determination proposal is not approved by Congress or by the people of Puerto Rico in a referendum, the Government of the Commonwealth should call for a new constitutional convention, including an election by the people of Puerto Rico of new delegates to the convention, f…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans