Bill HR. 4404
On July 26, 1947, during the 1st Session of the 80th Congress, Democrat Representative Emanuel Celler of New York (D-NY) introduced H.R. 4404 in the House Committee on Public Lands. S. 1158 accompanied this bill in the Senate. 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.
Title:
HR.4404 Bill
Law:
N/A
Sponsor:
Representative Emanuel Celler (D-New York)
Legislation:
Status Legislation
History:
Introduced in the House