H.R. 900 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2007
H.R. 900 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 7, 2007, sponsored by José E. Serrano with 129 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 129
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2007 - Directs the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission to conduct a plebiscite in Puerto Rico no later than December 31, 2009, giving voters the option to vote to continue Puerto Rico's present territorial status and relationship with the United States or to pursue a constitutionally-viable permanent non-territorial status.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
José E. Serrano (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 72 Democrats, 57 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 370. (Apr 22, 2008)
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