HR 8393 · 117th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Puerto Rico Status Act

Introduced 2022-07-15· Sponsored by Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate.(2022-12-15)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2022-12-15
Roll #529
Yea 233Nay 191
Democrats
217 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
16 Yea·191 Nay
PassedHouse · 2022-12-15
Roll #529
Yea 233Nay 191
Democrats
217 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
16 Yea·191 Nay
FailedHouse · 2022-12-15
Roll #528
Yea 209Nay 217
Democrats
0 Yea·216 Nay
Republicans
209 Yea·1 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans