H.R. 727 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Process Act
H.R. 727 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 4, 2015, sponsored by Pedro R. Pierluisi with 110 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 110
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Process Act Authorizes the State Elections Commission of Puerto Rico to provide for a vote on Puerto Rico's admission into the Union as a state within one year of this Act's enactment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pedro R. Pierluisi (D-PR). Co-sponsors: 96 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indians, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. (Mar 16, 2015)
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