Bill HR.5991
On May 1, 1963, during the 1st Session of the 88th Congress, Democrat Representative Jacob H. Gilbert of New York (D-NY) introduced H.R. 5991 in the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. This bill sought to create a Commission on the Status of Puerto Rico to establish a procedure for the prompt settlement, in a democratic manner, of the political status of Puerto Rico.
Title:
HR.5991 Bill
Law:
Puerto Rico Commission on the Status of Puerto Rico
Sponsor:
Representative Jacob H. Gilbert (D-New York)
Legislation:
Plebiscitary Legislation (Commission)
History:
Public Law Proceedings/Introduced in House