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Puerto Rico Status Act

USA117th CongressHR-8393| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (62)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Puerto Rico Status Act This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 5, 2023, to resolve Puerto Rico's political status. Specifically, such plebiscite shall offer eligible voters a choice of independence, sovereignty in free association with the United States, or statehood. The Puerto Rico State Elections Commission shall carry out a nonpartisan voter education campaign through traditional paid media and make available at all voting locations voter education materials related to the plebiscites, and invite national and international election observers to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process. All voter educational materials and ballots used to carry out this bill shall be made available in English and Spanish. The bill sets forth transition and implementation provisions for each choice offered in the plebiscite.

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Timeline
Jul 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 20, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4560
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.
Dec 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-642.
Dec 14, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Dec 15, 2022
Received in the Senate.
Dec 15, 2022
Rule H. Res. 1519 passed House.
Dec 15, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1519. (consideration: CR H9867-9882)
Dec 15, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Dec 15, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8393.
Dec 15, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 15, 2022
Mr. McClintock moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H9880)
Dec 15, 2022
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 15, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 217 (Roll no. 528).
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Dec 15, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529). (text: CR H9867-9873)
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Dec 15, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • July 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 20, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4560
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.


  • July 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 14, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.


  • December 14, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-642.


  • December 14, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • December 15, 2022
    Received in the Senate.


  • December 15, 2022
    Rule H. Res. 1519 passed House.


  • December 15, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1519. (consideration: CR H9867-9882)


  • December 15, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • December 15, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8393.


  • December 15, 2022
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 15, 2022
    Mr. McClintock moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H9880)


  • December 15, 2022
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • December 15, 2022
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 217 (Roll no. 528).
    View Vote


  • December 15, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529). (text: CR H9867-9873)
    View Vote


  • December 15, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1519: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8393) to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status, and for other purposes.
Advisory bodiesCitizenship and naturalizationCongressional districts and representationCongressional electionsCongressional oversightDisability assistanceDue process and equal protectionElections, voting, political campaign regulationFederal district courtsFirst Amendment rightsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresJudicial procedure and administrationJurisdiction and venueMembers of CongressPolitical representationProtest and dissentPublic participation and lobbyingPuerto RicoReligionRule of law and government transparencySocial security and elderly assistanceSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusU.S. territories and protectoratesVeterans' pensions and compensationVoting rights

Puerto Rico Status Act

USA117th CongressHR-8393| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
Puerto Rico Status Act This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 5, 2023, to resolve Puerto Rico's political status. Specifically, such plebiscite shall offer eligible voters a choice of independence, sovereignty in free association with the United States, or statehood. The Puerto Rico State Elections Commission shall carry out a nonpartisan voter education campaign through traditional paid media and make available at all voting locations voter education materials related to the plebiscites, and invite national and international election observers to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process. All voter educational materials and ballots used to carry out this bill shall be made available in English and Spanish. The bill sets forth transition and implementation provisions for each choice offered in the plebiscite.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 20, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4560
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.
Dec 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-642.
Dec 14, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Dec 15, 2022
Received in the Senate.
Dec 15, 2022
Rule H. Res. 1519 passed House.
Dec 15, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1519. (consideration: CR H9867-9882)
Dec 15, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Dec 15, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8393.
Dec 15, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 15, 2022
Mr. McClintock moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H9880)
Dec 15, 2022
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 15, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 217 (Roll no. 528).
View Vote
Dec 15, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529). (text: CR H9867-9873)
View Vote
Dec 15, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • July 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 20, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4560
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.


  • July 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 14, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.


  • December 14, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-642.


  • December 14, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • December 15, 2022
    Received in the Senate.


  • December 15, 2022
    Rule H. Res. 1519 passed House.


  • December 15, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1519. (consideration: CR H9867-9882)


  • December 15, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • December 15, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8393.


  • December 15, 2022
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 15, 2022
    Mr. McClintock moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H9880)


  • December 15, 2022
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • December 15, 2022
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 217 (Roll no. 528).
    View Vote


  • December 15, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529). (text: CR H9867-9873)
    View Vote


  • December 15, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (62)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1519: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8393) to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCitizenship and naturalizationCongressional districts and representationCongressional electionsCongressional oversightDisability assistanceDue process and equal protectionElections, voting, political campaign regulationFederal district courtsFirst Amendment rightsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresJudicial procedure and administrationJurisdiction and venueMembers of CongressPolitical representationProtest and dissentPublic participation and lobbyingPuerto RicoReligionRule of law and government transparencySocial security and elderly assistanceSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusU.S. territories and protectoratesVeterans' pensions and compensationVoting rights