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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 6, 1996
United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act - Requires a referendum to be held by December 31, 1998, on Puerto Rico's path to self-government either through U.S. statehood or through sovereign independence or free association. Requires the President to submit to the Congress for approval legislation for: (1) a transition plan of at least ten years which leads to full self-government for Puerto Rico; and (2) a recommendation for the implementation of such self-government consistent with Puerto Rico's approval. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to the referendum and congressional procedures for consideration of legislation. Makes funds available for the referendum.
People & committees
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R–AK
Legislative record
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 442.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 104-713, Part II.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 104-713, Part II.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Hearings Held.
House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 18, 1996.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-713, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-713, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 0.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Field Hearings Held in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E299-300)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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