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Latest Update: Sunday, May, 11th 2008

To provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico.

2/7/2007--Introduced.

Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2007 - Directs the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission to conduct a plebiscite in Puerto Rico during the 111th Congress, giving voters the option to vote for continued U.S. territorial status or for a path toward a constitutionally viable permanent nonterritorial status. Provides for subsequent procedures, depending on ballot results.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to allocate certain funds for the self-determination process.

Latest Actions
  • 04/22/2008 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597.
  • 04/22/2008 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 370.
  • 10/23/2007 - Subcommittee on Insular Affairs Discharged.
  • 10/23/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • 10/23/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • 04/25/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • 03/22/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • 02/13/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs.
  • 02/07/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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H.R.900 Reported in House04/23/2008

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