Congress taking action on Puerto Rico statehood next month

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Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi expects the US House of Representatives to introduce legislation on statehood by mid-March, saying he has spoken to members of Congress about their plans.

Pierluisi, who leads the pro-statehood New Progressive Party, revealed his expectations while speaking to “Axios on HBO” in an interview set to air Monday.

“What I anticipate is that there will be considerable support for a statehood bill in this Congress,” Pierluisi told the outlet.

“I believe you’ll see bills being introduced in the House at the latest by mid-March of this year, so within a month,” he added, citing conversations with Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.) and Delegate Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR). Read more>>

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