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Puerto Rican Political Status Act

The Puerto Rican Political Status Act is a legislative proposal aimed at addressing Puerto Rico's political status and its relationship with the United States. It seeks to provide a process for Puerto Ricans to decide whether they want statehood, independence, or enhanced commonwealth status. The act aims to clarify Puerto Rico's future by allowing voters to choose among these options in a referendum. This legislation reflects ongoing discussions about Puerto Rico's governance, political rights, and economic situation, and aims to resolve the island's ambiguous status since it became a U.S. territory in 1898.