H.R. 4901 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act
H.R. 4901 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Oct 29, 2019, sponsored by José E. Serrano with 60 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 29, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 60
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act This bill (1) declares that Congress commits to deeming Puerto Rico to be a state of the United States if it chooses statehood; and (2) requires Puerto Rico to conduct a plebiscite, a vote of the people, on statehood in conjunction with the November 2020 election.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
José E. Serrano (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 29, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (Oct 29, 2019)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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