The Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act, H.R. 1522 and S. 780, directly respond to that mandate, and we urge you to support it and help get it approved as soon as possible.
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Grijalva calls for support of the Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act following the referendum results.
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