S. 2661 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2006
S. 2661 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 26, 2006, sponsored by Mel Martinez with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 26, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2006 - Directs the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission to conduct a plebiscite in Puerto Rico during the 110th Congress on the sole question of continued U.S. territorial status or a path toward a permanent non-territorial status.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mel Martinez (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 26, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Apr 26, 2006)
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