98th Congress

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98th Congress

1983-1984

Only one bill was introduced in the 98th Congress. This bill, H.J. Res. 232 provided for the creation of a constituent assembly tasked with decolonizing Puerto Rico through independence or some form of alternative free association. The 98th Congress did not enact any status changing legislation for Puerto Rico.

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98th Congress - H.J.Res.232

H.J.Res.232

See HJ.Res 232

117th Congress

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117th Congress

2021-2022

Six plebiscitary bills were introduced during the 117th Congress. The first four bills introduced, namely H.R. 1522/S. 780, H.R. 2070/S. 865, excluded the “Commonwealth” as a status option or alternative for Puerto Rican voters. A fifth plebiscitary bill introduced in the Senate, S. 4560, included the Commonwealth option. A sixth bill, H.R. 8393, reconciled the first four bills and ultimately passed a House vote prior to the closing of the 117th Congress.

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117th Congress - H.R.1522

HR. 1522

See HR.1522

117th Congress - H.R.2070

HR. 2070

See HR.2070

117th Congress - H.R.8393

HR. 8393

See HR.8393

117th Congress - S.780

S. 780

See S.780

117th Congress - S.865

S. 865

See S.865

117th Congress - S.4560

S. 4560

See S.4560

96th Congress

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96th Congress

1979-1980

Three bills were introduced in the 96th Congress. Two of the bills, S. Con. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 165, are resolutions that include a provision for independence. The third bill, H.J.Res. 592, provided for the creation of a constituent assembly tasked with decolonizing Puerto Rico through independence or some form of alternative free association. The 96th Congress did not enact any status changing legislation for Puerto Rico.

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S.Conn.Res 35

S.Con.Res. 35

See S.Con 35

96th Congress - H.Con.Res. 165

H.Con.Res. 165

See H.Con 165

96th Congress - H.J.Res.592

H.J.Res. 592

See HJ.Res 592

94th Congress

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94th Congress

1975-1976

Four bills were introduced in the 94th Congress. Three bills, H.R. 11200, H.R. 11201, and S.J. Res 215 were amendments providing for the enhancement of the Puerto Rican Commonwealth. The remaining bill H.J. Res 1010, is a status bill with a provision for independence. The 94th Congress did not enact any status changing legislation for Puerto Rico.

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94th Congress - H.R.11200

HR. 11200

See HR.11200

94th Congress - H.R.11201

HR. 11201

See HR.11201

94th Congress - S.J.Res.215

S.J.Res. 215

See SJ.Res 215

94th Congress - H.J.Res.1010

H.J.Res. 1010

See HJ.Res 1010

74th Congress

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74th Congress

1935-1936

Four bills were introduced during the 74th Congress. Two were status legislation, but whereas H.R. 1394 provided for statehood, H.R. 12611 sought independence. One bill, H.R. 1393, was an Organic Act Amendment with a provision for statehood. The fourth bill, S. 4529, provided for a referendum on independence. The 74th Congress did not enact any status changing legislation for Puerto Rico.

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74th Congress - H.R.1393

HR. 1393

See HR.1393

74th Congress - H.R.1394

HR. 1394

See HR.1394

74th Congress - H.R.12611

HR. 12611

See HR.12611

74th Congress - S.4529

S. 4529

See S.4529

76th Congress

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76th Congress

1939-1940

Six bills were introduced in the 76th Congress. Five of these bills, H.R. 147, H.R. 6986/S.2780, H.R.7117 and H.R. 9361, were single status bills. The sixth bill, H.R. 9361, was an organic act providing for a greater degree of home rule. The 76th Congress did not enact any status changing legislation for Puerto Rico.

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76th Congress - H.R.147

HR. 147

See HR.147

76th Congress - H.R.6986

HR. 6986

See HR.6986

76th Congress - H.R.7117

HR. 7117

See HR.7117

76th Congress - H.R.9361

HR. 9361

See HR.9361

76th Congress - H.R.9360

HR. 9360

See HR.9360

76th Congress - S.2780

S. 2780

See S.2780

89th Congress

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89th Congress

1965-1966

Seven status bills were introduced in the 89th Congress. All of the bills, namely H.R. 17917, H.R. 17920, H.R. 17944, H.R. 17971, H.R. 18009, H.R. 18096, and H.R. 18277 advocated for statehood. The 89th Congress did not enact any status changing legislation for Puerto Rico.

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89th Congress - H.R.17917

HR. 17917

See HR.17917

89th Congress - H.R.17920

HR. 17920

See HR.17920

89th Congress - H.R.17944

HR. 17944

See HR.17944

89th Congress - H.R.17971

HR. 17971

See HR.17971

89th Congress - H.R.18009

HR. 18009

See HR.18009

89th Congress - H.R.18096

HR. 18096

See HR.18096

89th Congress - H.R.18277

HR. 18277

See HR.18277