Congressional Hearing on Puerto Rico Status Bills
January 1, 2021
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The Frame
This hearing represents a formal step in the legislative process to determine whether Puerto Rico will pursue statehood or a different self-determination process, which would fundamentally alter the island's legal, economic, and political relationship with the United States.
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Residents of Puerto Rico
The outcome of these bills would determine the political status and legal rights of all residents of Puerto Rico.
U.S. Congress
Congress is responsible for reviewing and potentially passing legislation that changes the status of U.S. territories.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on April 14, 2021, regarding H.R. 1522 and H.R. 2070.
- H.R. 1522, the 'Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act,' proposes a path for Puerto Rico to be admitted as a state.
- H.R. 2070, the 'Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2021,' proposes a process for Puerto Ricans to determine their own political status.
- The hearing included testimony from the Governor of Puerto Rico, former governors, and various political party leaders from the island.
- Numerous letters and statements from legal scholars, organizations, and local Puerto Rican officials were submitted for the record in support of the proposed legislation.
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Why It Matters
This hearing represents a formal step in the legislative process to determine whether Puerto Rico will pursue statehood or a different self-determination process, which would fundamentally alter the island's legal, economic, and political relationship with the United States.
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