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[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 117 (Friday, July 15, 2022)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. GRIJALVA:H.R. 8393.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article. IV. Section. 3. Clause 2. ``The Congress shallhave Power to dispose of and make all of the needful Rulesand Regulations respecting the Territory or the Propertybelonging to the United States; and nothing in thisConstitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Claimsof the United States, or of any particular State.''[Page H6680]
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H. Rept. 117-642

- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8393) to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status, and for other purposes.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529). (text: CR H9867-9873)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 529).(text: CR H9867-9873)
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On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 217 (Roll no. 528).
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The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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Mr. McClintock moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H9880)
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8393.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1519. (consideration: CR H9867-9882)
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.
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Puerto Rico Status Act
This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 5, 2023, to resolve Puerto Rico's political status.
Specifically, such plebiscite shall offer eligible voters a choice of independence, sovereignty in free association with the United States, or statehood.
The Puerto Rico State Elections Commission shall carry out a nonpartisan voter education campaign through traditional paid media and make available at all voting locations voter education materials related to the plebiscites.
All voter educational materials and ballots used to carry out this bill shall be made available in English and Spanish.
The bill sets forth transition and implementation provisions for each choice offered in the plebiscite.
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Puerto Rico Status Act
This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 5, 2023, to resolve Puerto Rico's political status.
Specifically, such plebiscite shall offer eligible voters a choice of independence, sovereignty in free association with the United States, or statehood.
The Puerto Rico State Elections Commission shall carry out a nonpartisan voter education campaign through traditional paid media and make available at all voting locations voter education materials related to the plebiscites.
All voter educational materials and ballots used to carry out this bill shall be made available in English and Spanish.
The bill sets forth transition and implementation provisions for each choice offered in the plebiscite.
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Puerto Rico Status Act
This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 5, 2023, to resolve Puerto Rico's political status.
Specifically, such plebiscite shall offer eligible voters a choice of independence, sovereignty in free association with the United States, or statehood.
The Puerto Rico State Elections Commission shall
- carry out a nonpartisan voter education campaign through traditional paid media and make available at all voting locations voter education materials related to the plebiscites, and
- invite national and international election observers to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process.
All voter educational materials and ballots used to carry out this bill shall be made available in English and Spanish.
The bill sets forth transition and implementation provisions for each choice offered in the plebiscite.

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To enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status, and for other purposes.
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1519, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-74 is adopted.
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On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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