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H.R. 1230 (110th)

Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2007

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Introduced

28 February 2007

Last action

25 April 2007 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], LUIS GUTIERREZ, Roger Wicker, JOHN DUNCAN, Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Sanford Bishop, Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Albio Sires, Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], PETER DEFAZIO, Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23], Maxine Waters, WALTER JONES, Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Richard Neal, Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], BOBBY RUSH, Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], WM. CLAY, James McGovern, GENE GREEN

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Summary

Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2007 - Recognizes the inherent authority of the People of Puerto Rico to call a Constitutional Convention for the purpose of proposing a Self-Determination Option for a new or modified commonwealth status, statehood, or independence. Requires such proposal, if approved by the people of Puerto Rico in a referendum, to be presented to Congress, which shall enact a joint resolution approving it and providing for its implementation. Requires a proposal that is changed or amended by Congress to be submitted to the people of Puerto Rico for approval in a referendum before it shall become effective. Authorizes the Constitutional Convention: (1) if a self-determination proposal is rejected by Congress or by the people of Puerto Rico, to reconvene for the purpose of deliberating to adopt another proposal; and (2) to remain in session until a proposal is enacted.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 March 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 March 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 April 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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