Bill HR. 8245
On February 8, 1900, during the 1st Session of the 56th Congress, Republican Representative Sereno E. Payne of New York (R-NY) introduced HR8245 in the House from the Committee of the White House on the State of the Union. The organic act imposed a 25% tariff on merchandize imported from Puerto Rico into the United States. This organic act treated Puerto Rico as a foreign country for constitutional purposes.
Title:
HR. 8245 Bill
Law:
Foraker Act of 1900
Sponsor:
Representative Sereno E, Payne (R-NY)
Legislation:
Organic Act
History:
Public Law Proceedings/Introduced in the House