Puerto Rico Democratic Self Determination Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- +6
- Latest action
- Jun 10, 2026
What it does
The Puerto Rico Democratic Self Determination Act would establish a process for the people of Puerto Rico to vote on their political status through an initial plebiscite on March 14, 2027, offering four options: independence, Commonwealth (Estado Libre Asociado), statehood, or sovereignty in free association with the United States. If no option receives a majority, a runoff plebiscite would be held on May 16, 2027, between the two top choices. The bill also provides for voter education, bilingual materials, oversight, and transition mechanisms tailored to each potential outcome, including constitutional conventions, federal proclamations, and conforming amendments to existing law.
AI summary · The lawmakers haven’t published an official summary of this bill yet, so 52 wrote this one from the bill’s text.
Where it stands
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.