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FL S1642
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/3/2017
Primary Sponsor
Victor Torres
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 2, 2017, as "Puerto Ricans' U.S. Citizenship Day" in Florida
- Commemorates the 100th anniversary of March 2, 1917, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act (Jones Act) granting U.S. citizenship to Puerto Rican citizens
- Notes that the Jones Act of 1917 was replaced by the Nationality Act of 1940, which extended birthright citizenship to Puerto Rico
- Acknowledges that over 5 million Puerto Ricans reside stateside, with approximately 1 million residing in Florida, where they contribute significantly to the state's cultural, political, and social well-being
Legislative Description
Puerto Ricans' U.S. Citizenship Day
Last Action
Died, not introduced, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8007 (Adopted)
5/5/2017
Full Bill Text
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