The US House of Representatives just passed a bill that could have a major impact on the country’s history. If it gets through the Senate, it will go to the people of Puerto Rico.
The bill would allow the people of Puerto Rico to vote for independence or statehood in the future. This is a historic moment for the country and for Puerto Rico. It will be interesting to see if the Senate passes it.
According to the Daily Wire, the US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would give Puerto Rico the opportunity to become a 51st state.
In a segment for CBS Miami, they talk about what this could mean for the people of Puerto Rico. They also discuss their options.
According to Congressman Raul Grijalva, from Arizona, the bill that was passed by the House of Representatives was a long-awaited effort to find a solution to the political status of Puerto Rico. He noted that it was important that the people of Puerto Rico were informed about the proposal to decolonize the island.
The White House also released a statement regarding the bill. It stated that it would support the legislation.
“Over three million residents of Puerto Rico, who are citizens of the US, have been denied the right to vote and decide their own political future. This situation has been considered a deprivation of their rights.”
Since 1959, Hawaii and Alaska have been admitted as states, which has led to the longest gap in the history of the United States not adding a new one. The Puerto Rico Status Act would allow Congress to add new states, such as Hawaii and Alaska, through legislation.
For many years now, the people of Puerto Rico have been asking the US Congress to help them become a state. After Hurricane Maria hit the island in September 2017, many members of Congress have been focusing on the issue of Puerto Rico’s political status. Supporters of statehood stated that it would help improve the island’s response to the disaster.
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