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117th Congress · House

Puerto Rico Status Act

Subjects: Advisory bodies · Citizenship and naturalization · Congressional districts and representation · Congressional elections · Congressional oversight · Disability assistance · Due process and equal protection · Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 5, 2023, to resolve Puerto Rico's political status.
  • House passed it on Dec 15, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Puerto Rico Status Act This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 5, 2023, to resolve Puerto Rico's political status. Specifically, such plebiscite shall offer eligible voters a choice of independence, sovereignty in free association with the United States, or statehood. The Puerto Rico State Elections Commission shall carry out a nonpartisan voter education campaign through traditional paid media and make available at all voting locations voter education materials related to the plebiscites, and invite national and international election observers to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process. All voter educational materials and ballots used to carry out this bill shall be made available in English and Spanish. The bill sets forth transition and implementation provisions for each choice offered in the plebiscite.

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