H.R.0397

PUERTO RICO-FISCAL AUTONOMY

Introduced·5/28/25
Introduced Text

Illinois House Resolution 397 urges Congress to end the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, promoting local self-governance and.

Illinois House Resolution 397 calls on Congress to end the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, which has been overseeing the island's fiscal plans since 2016. The resolution highlights concerns about the board's prolonged existence, which has hindered local self-governance and economic recovery. It emphasizes the need for a transition to full fiscal autonomy, ensuring that Puerto Ricans have control over their democratic process and economic future.

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History

May 29, 2025

House

Referred to Rules Committee

May 28, 2025

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez