Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020
Legislative Progress
Introduced
August 25, 2020
Latest Action
August 25, 2020
Primary Sponsor
Nydia M. VelázquezDemocratic(NY)
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Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020 This bill recognizes the right of the Puerto Rican people to call a Status Convention through which the people would exercise their right to self-determination and establishes a mechanism for congressional consideration of such decision. Specifically, the bill provides for public financing of delegate elections and establishes a Congressional Bilateral Negotiating Commission to provide advice and consultation to delegates of such convention.
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2026 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Promote self-determination for Puerto Ricans and issues affecting Puerto Rico due to its territorial status. Advance the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020 / 2021 (H.R. 8113, H.R. 2070, and S. 865)introduced by Rep. Nydia Velazquez and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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