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IL HR0164

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Luis Arroyo

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Encourages the 115th Congress to introduce and pass legislation for Puerto Rico's admission as the 51st state
  • Identifies that Puerto Rico residents lack equal treatment under federal law and have limited representation through only a Resident Commissioner with committee voting rights
  • Notes that a 2012 Puerto Rico election showed 54% of voters rejected territory status, with 61% of those choosing statehood over independence or free association
  • Cites unequal treatment in dozens of federal statutes regarding health care, social programs, and revenue measures between Puerto Rico and the states
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the House Speaker, Senate Majority Leader, Governor of Puerto Rico, and the Resident Commissioner

Legislative Description

PUERTO RICO STATEHOOD

Last Action

Resolution Adopted as Amended

5/31/2017

Committee Referrals

International Trade & Commerce3/7/2017
Rules2/22/2017

Full Bill Text

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