Puerto Rico Status Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T18:48:40Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4560 Puerto Rico Status Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 6:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4560

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, the plebiscite shall offer eligible voters a choice of four options: independence for Puerto Rico, sovereignty in free association with the United States, statehood, or retaining the status of Puerto Rico as a commonwealth. The bill provides for a runoff plebiscite if no option receives a majority vote in the initial plebiscite.

The Puerto Rico State Commission on Elections 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.

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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Current Status of Bill S 4560

Bill S 4560 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2022. Bill S 4560 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 20, 2022. Bill S 4560's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of July 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4560

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4560

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Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4560

Puerto Rico Status Act

A bill to enable the people of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to determine the political status of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.