Illinois · House Resolution 737 · 103rd General Assembly

PUERTO RICO SELF-DETERMINATION

  1. Introduced Apr 30, 2024
  2. In committee May 1, 2024
  3. Adopted by the House May 25, 2024

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Expresses support for the right of the people of Puerto Rico to pursue self-determination. Expresses opposition to the Puerto Rico Status Act due to concerns over its inadequacy in facilitating a fair and democratic process for Puerto Ricans to determine their future given the lack of critical information over status definitions, the controlling language of government operations, transitions, taxes, Puerto Rico's…

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Expresses support for the right of the people of Puerto Rico to pursue self-determination. Expresses opposition to the Puerto Rico Status Act due to concerns over its inadequacy in facilitating a fair and democratic process for Puerto Ricans to determine their future given the lack of critical information over status definitions, the controlling language of government operations, transitions, taxes, Puerto Rico's separate Olympic representation, citizenship, and other key matters. Endorses the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act as a constructive approach towards enabling the people of Puerto Rico to explore and decide upon their future political status through a democratic and participatory process. Encourages our federal representatives to support legislation and initiatives that align with the principles of self-determination and democracy for Puerto Rico.

Every action

6 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  2. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  3. CommitteeAssigned to Immigration & Human Rights Committee · House Immigration & Human Rights
  4. CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Immigration & Human Rights Committee; 007-003-000 · House Immigration & Human Rights
  5. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  6. HouseResolution Adopted 064-038-000

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Resolutions · Full House

Passed 64–38
May 25, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 64 No 38 Not voting 15
Democrats: 64 yes, 1 no Republicans: 0 yes, 37 no
How each member voted

Yes · 64

No · 38

Not voting · 4

Excused · 11

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
May 15, 2024 House Immigration & Human Rights Immigration & Human Rights - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 7

No · 3

Not voting · 2

Passed 7–3

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.