H.R. 8113 · 116th Congress
Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nydia Velázquez
- Introduced
- 2020-08-25
- Latest action
- 2020-08-25 · Introduced in House
Summary
Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020
This bill recognizes the right of the Puerto Rican people to call a Status Convention through which the people would exercise their right to self-determination and establishes a mechanism for congressional consideration of such decision.
Specifically, the bill provides for public financing of delegate elections and establishes a Congressional Bilateral Negotiating Commission to provide advice and consultation to delegates of such convention.