WASHINGTON, D.C.,
April 29, 2010 -
Today the U.S. House of Representatives will vote for H.R. 2499, the Puerto Rico Democracy Act. H.R. 2499 would provide for a two-step vote process in Puerto Rico on their future political status, including the option of becoming the nation’s 51st state.
Ranking Republican Doc Hastings released a video that outlines concerns and questions about the proposed legislation:
Click here to watch
For additional information regarding H.R. 2499, please visit our issues page on The Puerto Rico Democracy Act.