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Hoyer presents “consensus” bill for a plebiscite in 2023: “The intention is to end colonialism”

The “discussion draft” proposes a vote between statehood, independence, and free association

May 20, 2022 - 10:38 AM

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El líder de la mayoría demócrata en la Cámara de Representantes, Steny Hoyer, al centro, presentó el proyecto de consenso.

Hoyer led the presentation of the draft legislation along with Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Puerto Rican Democrats Nydia Velázquez, and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-New York), Puerto Rican Democrat Darren Soto (D-Fla.) and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner in Washington, Jenniffer González, the only Republican in the group. (José A. Delgado Robles)

By José A. Delgado

Corresponsal de El Nuevo Día en Washington D. C.jose.delgado@gfrmedia.com

Washington - “The Discussion Draft” of potential legislation on Puerto Rico’s political status seeks to push for a status process aimed at “ending colonialism” on the island, House Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said yesterday.