House to Vote , on Historic , Puerto Rico Status Act.
On December 15,
the House of Representatives will
vote on the Puerto Rico Status Act. .
'The Independent' reports that the bill proposes
to grant Puerto Rican residents a binding referendum
on whether to become an American state,
an independent nation or a sovereignty of the U.S. .
Since 1898, Puerto Rico has been a U.S. territory. .
However, the 3.3 million residents of Puerto Rico,
who are considered American citizens, are not
allowed to vote in presidential elections.
'The Independent' reports that Puerto Rican
citizens do not pay federal income tax and
are not eligible for some federal programs. .
The bill was co-sponsored by New York Democrat
Nydia Velasquez and Puerto Rico's resident
commissioner, Jennifer Gonzalez-Colon. .
The bill was co-sponsored by New York Democrat
Nydia Velasquez and Puerto Rico's resident
commissioner, Jennifer Gonzalez-Colon. .
The Puerto Rico Status Act was
first approved by the House Natural
Resources Committee in July.
After 124 years of colonialism, Puerto Ricans
deserve a fair, transparent and democratic
process to finally solve the status question, Nydia Velasquez, Democratic Representative
of New York, via 'The Independent' .
Steny Hoyer, the outgoing
House majority leader,
has also pushed for the bill. .
This historic legislation will grant
Puerto Ricans the self-determination
they deserve and allow them to determine
the future of their island themselves, Steny Hoyer, outgoing House
majority leader, via 'The Independent' .
'The Independent' reports that the bill needs a majority
in the House in addition to a minimum of 60 votes in the
Senate before it can be approved by President Joe Biden.
'The Independent' reports that the bill needs a majority
in the House in addition to a minimum of 60 votes in the
Senate before it can be approved by President Joe Biden