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Statehood Process and Political Status of U.S. Territories: Brief Policy Background.

Authors :
Garrett, R. Sam
Source :
Congressional Research Service: Report; 7/29/2022, preceding p1-3, 3p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article discusses report of U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) on the statehood process and political status of United States territories. Topics include proposals to admit new states to the union; requirement of congressional approval via a statutory change for changed in territorial political status including statehood admission; and Puerto Rico statehood proposals.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07317069
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Congressional Research Service: Report
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
158662352