Congress 117 - HR 8393 - Puerto Rico Status Act

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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.

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Dec 15, 2022

Received in the Senate.
Dec 15, 2022

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15, 2022

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529). (text: CR H9867-9873)
Dec 15, 2022

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529).(text: CR H9867-9873)
Dec 15, 2022

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 217 (Roll no. 528).
Dec 15, 2022

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 15, 2022

Mr. McClintock moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H9880)
Dec 15, 2022

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 15, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8393.
Dec 15, 2022

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Dec 15, 2022

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1519. (consideration: CR H9867-9882)
Dec 15, 2022

Rule H. Res. 1519 passed House.
Dec 14, 2022

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.
Dec 14, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.
Dec 14, 2022

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-642.
Jul 20, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Jul 20, 2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 15, 2022

Introduced in House

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