United States · Bill · S
S. 2019 (104th)
A bill to provide for referenda to resolve the political status of Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.
Introduced
2 August 1996
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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24 March 2026
Summary
Requires a referendum to be held by December 31, 1998, on Puerto Rico's path to self-determination either through preserving its current political status, U.S. statehood, or separate sovereignty (independence or free association). Sets forth specified requirements with respect to the referendum and congressional procedures for consideration of legislation.
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3 official files
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 August 1996
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 August 1996
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 2 August 1996
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-bill/2019
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/104/s/2019