Bill HR.9360

During the 3rd Session of the 76th Congress, on April 12, 1940, Democrat and member of the Puerto Rican conservative Coalición, Resident Commissioner Bolivar Pagan (D/Coalición-PR) introduced H.R. 9360 in the House Committee on the Territories. This was a status bill calling for the admission of Puerto Rico into the Union on an equal footing with the states.

76th Congress

Bill HR.2989

On June 17, 1943, during the 1st Session of the 78th Congress, American Laborite Representative Vito A. Marcantonio of New York (L-NY) introduced H.R. 2989 in the House Committee on Insular Affairs. This status bill provided for the independence of Puerto Rico.

78th Congress

Bill HR.4867

On March 2, 2006, during the 2nd Session of the 109th Congress, Republican and New Progressive Party Resident Commissioner Luis G. Fortuño of Puerto Rico (R/PNP-PR) introduced H.R. 4867 in the House Committee on Resources. This bill provided for a federally sanctioned self- determination process for the people of Puerto Rico.

109th Congress

Bill S.Con.Res.35

On July 26, 1979, during the 1st Session of the 96th Congress, Democrat Senator Daniel P. Moynihan of New York (D-NY) introduced S.Con.Res. 35 in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. This concurrent resolution reaffirmed Congress’ commitment to enable the people of Puerto Rico to determine their own political future.

96th Congress

Bill S. 797

On February 7, 1949, during the 1st Session, Democrat Senator Millard E. Tydings of Maryland (D-MD) introduced S. 797 in the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. This status bill provided for the withdrawal of sovereignty of the United States over the island of Puerto Rico and the recognition of its independence.

81st Congress

Bill S.26

During the 1st Session of the 64th Congress, on December 7, 1915, Democrat Representative Willard Saulsbury Jr. of Delaware (D-DE) introduced S. 26 in the Senate Committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico. The bill was an organic or territorial act.

64th Congress

Bill S.712

On April 5, 1989, during the 1st Session of the 101st Congress, Democrat Senator John B. Johnston of Louisiana (D-LA) introduced S. 711 in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. This legislation authorized an island wide plebiscitary vote on multiple status options for Puerto Rico.

101st Congress

Bill HR.3044

blurb about the bill

114th Congress

Bill HR.2699

On October January 9, 1989, during the 1st Session of the 91st Congress, Democrat Representative Adam C. Powell Jr. of New York (R-NY) introduced H.R. 2699 in the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. This status bill sought to provide the admission of Puerto Rico into the Union, on an equal footing with the original states.

91st Congress

Bill HR. 1868

On January 9, 1959, during the 1st Session of the 86th Congress, Democrat Representative Morgan M. Moulder of Missouri (D-MO) introduced H.R. 1868 in the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. This status bill granted independence to Puerto Rico.

86th Congress