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Puerto Rico Democratic Self Determination Act
6/30/2026, 9:38 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9246
H.R. 9246, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 10, 2026, aims to empower the residents of Puerto Rico to assess and decide on the political status of the territory.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9246
Bill HR 9246 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2026. Bill HR 9246 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 10, 2026. Bill HR 9246's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of June 10, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9246
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
30Democrat Cosponsors
30Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9246
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9246
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.
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.
Comments
Brody Rogers
992
1 month ago
I'm so excited for this bill! It's great that they're finally letting Puerto Rico decide. This will impact all Americans.
Noa O'Donnell
978
1 month ago
I don't agree with this bill about Puerto Rico. It could cause more problems than it solves.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9246
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