FL Dem introduces bill to recognize PR statehood referendum

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BY RAFAEL BERNAL - 09/15/20 10:17 AM EDT

A bipartisan House group on Tuesday introduced a resolution to recognize the results of Puerto Rico's upcoming statehood referendum, which will be on the territory's ballots in November.

The resolution, led by Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.), recognizes the validity of the referendum, declaring that the president and Congress would have a duty to move toward statehood if voters choose that option.

November's referendum, the first yes/no vote on statehood that has been scheduled during a general election, was not sanctioned by the Department of Justice, despite Republican Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced's entreaties.

But the local legislature passed a bill mandating the referendum on the core issue that divides the territory's politics ...

https://thehill.com/latino/516463-florida-democrat-introduces-bill-to-recognize-puerto-rico-statehood-referendum

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1. Hurricane Maria recovery efforts continue in PR 3 years later

PUERTO RICO – On Wednesday, FEMA reported nearly $7.3 billion approved to help rebuild Puerto Rico’s critical infrastructure and historical buildings still damaged from Hurricane Maria in 2017.

Three years later, many buildings on the island have blue tarps acting as roofs, leaving little protection against the elements.

Since Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico can’t seem to catch a break. Just earlier this year there was a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that left thousands of people displaced and millions without power for days ...

https://www.clickorlando.com/weather/2020/09/16/hurricane-maria-recovery-efforts-continue-in-puerto-rico-3-years-later/

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2. I do not understand what DoJ has to do with their referendum.