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The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee overcame Republican objections and approved plebiscite bill

The Democratic majority, except for two liberals, closed ranks in favor of the legislation, which will now lead to the House floor

July 21, 2022 - 1:19 PM

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Vista del Comité de Recursos Naturales en el Congreso.

At the time of approval, 12 Democrats - including Grijalva, the main author - and five Republicans, including Commissioner González, have co-sponsored the House legislation. (jose.delgado@gfrmedia.com)

By José A. Delgado

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

Washington - The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee yesterday overcame Republican objections and approved (25-20) the bill proposing a federal plebiscite between statehood, independence, and free association in Puerto Rico in 2023.