United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act

Summary

United States-Puerto Rico Political Status Act - Requires a referendum to be held by December 31, 1998, on Puerto Rico's path to self-government either through U.S. statehood or through sovereign independence or free association. Requires the President to submit to the Congress for approval legislation for: (1) a transition plan of at least ten years which leads to full self-government for Puerto Rico; and (2) a recommendation for the implementation of such self-government consistent with Puerto Rico's approval. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to the referendum and congressional procedures for consideration of legislation. Makes funds available for the referendum.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 18 September 1996

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 18 September 1996

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• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 18 September 1996

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 26 July 1996

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 March 1996

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 March 1996

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 March 1996

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