57th Congress
1901-1902
Only one status bill, H. J. Res. 5 was introduced during the 57th Congress. This bill, submitted in the form of a Resolution, provided for the territorial incorporation of Puerto Rico, a pre-condition for future statehood. The 57th Congress did not enact any legislation providing for a change in Puerto Rico’s political status.
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