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Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act: Equal Rights and Responsibilities

This act aims to admit Puerto Rico as a full state of the United States. This means that residents of Puerto Rico will gain the same rights and responsibilities as citizens of other states, including full representation in the U.S. Congress. The change in status is intended to improve living conditions and economic opportunities, which have been limited by the current territorial status.
Key points
Puerto Rico is to be declared a U.S. state, granting its residents equal citizenship rights and full representation in Congress.
Puerto Rico will be admitted on an equal footing with other States and will be entitled to elect Senators and Representatives.
Existing Puerto Rico laws and government structures will remain in effect, unless they conflict with the U.S. Constitution, and all financial obligations will transfer to the new state.
The act provides for a ratification vote in Puerto Rico, where citizens will decide whether they want immediate admission into the Union as a state.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_780
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2021-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_780.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Puerto Rico is to be declared a U.S. state, granting its residents equal citizenship rights and full representation in Congress.
  • Puerto Rico will be admitted on an equal footing with other States and will be entitled to elect Senators and Representatives.
  • Existing Puerto Rico laws and government structures will remain in effect, unless they conflict with the U.S. Constitution, and all financial obligations will transfer to the new state.
  • The act provides for a ratification vote in Puerto Rico, where citizens will decide whether they want immediate admission into the Union as a state.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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