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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 15, 2022Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 8393

Puerto Rico Status Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 15, 2022)

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, and
  • invite national and international election observers to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process.

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.

What just happenedDec 15, 2022

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3](D-AZ)Sponsor
62 cosponsors53 D9 R
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  1. Dec 15, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Dec 15, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 15, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529). (text: CR H9867-9873)

  4. Dec 15, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529).(text: CR H9867-9873)

  5. Dec 15, 2022FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 217 (Roll no. 528).

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Dec 15, 2022FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  7. Dec 15, 2022FloorH36200

    Mr. McClintock moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H9880)

    Natural Resources Committee
  8. Dec 15, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  9. Dec 15, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8393.

  10. Dec 15, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.

  11. Dec 15, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1519. (consideration: CR H9867-9882)

  12. Dec 15, 2022FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 1519 passed House.

  13. Dec 14, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.

  14. Dec 14, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.

  15. Dec 14, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-642.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Dec 14, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-642.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jul 15, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jul 15, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Jul 15, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 15, 202253

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, and
  • invite national and international election observers to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process.

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.

Reported to HouseDec 14, 20227

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.

Introduced in HouseJul 15, 2022

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.

Puerto Rico Status Act — Informed