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97th Congress

Posted on August 8, 2023March 13, 2024 by Kerr, Haydn

97th Congress

1981-1982

Two status bills were introduced in the 97th Congress. One bill H.J. Res 215 for the creation of a constituent assembly tasked with decolonizing Puerto Rico through independence or some form of alternative free association. The other bill, H. Res 585, provided for statehood. The 97th Congress did not enact any status changing legislation for Puerto Rico.

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H.J.Res. 215

See HJ.Res 215

H.Res. 585

See H.Res 585

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