H.R. 870 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act of 2015
H.R. 870 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 11, 2015, sponsored by Pedro R. Pierluisi with 41 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 11, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act of 2015 Amends the federal bankruptcy code to treat Puerto Rico as a state under chapter 9 (Adjustment of the Debts of a Municipality).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pedro R. Pierluisi (D-PR). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. (Mar 16, 2015)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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