Florida House GOP member becomes 100th sponsor of Puerto Rico Status Act
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) signed on to the Puerto Rico Status Act this week, The Hill has learned, becoming the 100th sponsor of the bill.
The legislation would authorize a federally sponsored plebiscite for Puerto Ricans to resolve its political status, with a choice of independence, statehood or sovereignty in free association with the United States. Companion legislation in the Senate has support from 27 senators.
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A majority vote is needed... However, if a majority vote is NOT reached a run-off between the two highest pluralities would then be conducted.
