H.R. 1230 (110th): Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2007

Introduced:
Feb 28, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Nydia Velázquez [D-NY12]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 28, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 28, 2007
Cosponsors
48 cosponsors (43D, 5R) (show)
Committees

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Full Title

To recognize the right of the People of Puerto Rico to call a Constitutional Convention through which the people would exercise their natural right to self-determination, and to establish a mechanism for congressional consideration of such decision.

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Last updated Feb 28, 2007.
4 pages

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2/28/2007--Introduced.
Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2007 - Recognizes the inherent authority of the People of Puerto Rico to call a Constitutional Convention for the purpose of proposing a Self-Determination Option for a new or modified commonwealth status, statehood, or independence. Requires such proposal, if approved by the people of Puerto Rico in a referendum, to be presented to Congress, which shall enact a joint resolution approving it and providing for its implementation. Requires a proposal that is changed or amended by Congress to be submitted to the people of Puerto Rico for approval in a referendum before it shall become effective.
Authorizes the Constitutional Convention: (1) if a self-determination proposal is rejected by Congress or by the people of Puerto Rico, to reconvene for the purpose of deliberating to adopt another proposal; and (2) to remain in session until a proposal is enacted.

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