Bill HR.9831

During the 2nd Session of the 73rd Congress, on June 2, 1934, Democrat and Socialist member of the conservative Coalición, Resident Commissioner Santiago Iglesias of Puerto Rico (D/Coalición-PR) introduced H.R. 9831 in the House Committee on the Territories. The status bill enabled Puerto Rican electors to form a territorial constitution and subsequent statehood.

73rd Congress

Bill HR.3002

On June 18, 1943, during the 1st Session of the 78th Congress, Democrat Resident Commissioner Bolivar Pagan of Puerto Rico (D-PR) introduced H.R. 3002 in the House Committee on the Territories. This status bill called for the admission of Puerto Rico into the Union on an equal footing with the states.

78th Congress

Bill HR.4442

On May 17, 1994, during the 2nd Session of the 103rd Congress, Republican Representative Don E. Young of Alaska (R-AK) introduced H.R. 4442 in the House Committee on Natural Resources. This bill provided for consultations for the development of Articles of Relations and Self-Government for the insular areas of the United States.

103rd Congress

Bill S.2304

On February 26, 2006, during the 2nd Session of the 109th Congress, Senator Richard M. Burr of North Carolina introduced S. 2304 (accompanied by H.R. 4963 in the House) in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. This bill recognized the right of self-determination of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to organize a constitutional convention to resolve the future political status of Puerto Rico.

109th Congress

Bill HR.8113

On August 25, 2020, during the 2nd Session of the 116th Congress, Democrat Representative Nydia M. Velazquez from New York (D-NY) introduced H.R. 8113 in the House Committee on Natural Resources. This bill recognized the right of the people of Puerto Rico to call a status convention through which the people would exercise their natural right to self-determination, and to establish a mechanism for congressional consideration of such decision.

116th Congress

Bill H.Con.Res.165

On August 2, 1979, during the 1st Session of the 96th Congress, 8 representatives co-sponsored this resolution and introduced H.Con.Res. 165 in the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. This concurrent resolution reaffirmed Congress’ commitment to enable the people of Puerto Rico to determine their own political future.

96th Congress

Bill HR. 18009

On September 27, 1966, during the 2nd Session of the 89th Congress, Democrat Representative Ralph J. Rivers from Alaska (D-AK) introduced H.R. 18009 in the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. This status bill sought to provide the admission of Puerto Rico into the Union, on an equal footing with the original states.

89th Congress

Bill HR. 7746

On March 16, 1950, during the 2nd Session, American Laborite Representative Vito A. Marcantonio of New York (Al-NY) introduced H.R. 7746 in the House from the Committee on Public Lands. 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.

81st Congress

Bill HR. 10266

On February 8, 1960, during the 2nd Session of the 86th Congress, Democrat Representative Roland V. Libonati of Illinois (D-IL) introduced H.R. 10266 in the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. This bill provided for a local referendum in Puerto Rico on the admission of the islands into the Union as a state.

86th Congress

Bill HR.1394

During the 1 st Session of the 74th Congress, on January 3, 1935, Democrat and Socialist member of the conservative Coalición, Resident Commissioner Santiago Iglesias of Puerto Rico (D/Coalición-PR) introduced H.R. 1394 in the House Committee on the Territories. The status bill enabled Puerto Rican electors to form a territorial constitution and subsequent statehood.

74th Congress