WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday approved legislation that could set in motion changes in Puerto Rico's 112-year relationship with the United States, including a transition to statehood or independence.
The House bill would give the 4 million residents of the island commonwealth a two-step path to expressing how they envision their political future. It passed 223-169 and now must be considered by the Senate.
Initially, eligible voters, including those born in Puerto Rico but residing in the United States, would vote on whether they wish to keep their current political status or opt for a different direction.
If a majority are in favor of changing the current situation, the Puerto Rican government would be authorized to conduct a second vote and people would choose among four options: statehood, independence, the current commonwealth status or sovereignty in association with the United States.
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The statehood option is for the progressive and transitioning to another part of the US and squatting on state land.
Independence, I'm sure most people on Maoliworld live that objective therefore don't need to say much
The current commonwealth status or sovereignty in association with the US wreaks Depleted Uranium, military toxic waste, and sick and dying population and deformed new borns.