Code · BILL · 114th Congress · S. 3044 (Introduced in Senate) — To provide certain assistance for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and for other purposes. · Sec. 705

Sec. 705. Issuance of Presidential proclamation

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Following the transition process set forth in section 703, if applicable, the President shall issue a proclamation declaring that Puerto Rico is admitted into the United States on an equal footing with the other States, effective on the date that is 4 years after the date on which the vote under section 701 is certified by the State Elections Commission of Puerto Rico. Upon issuance of the proclamation by the President, Puerto Rico shall be deemed admitted into the United States as a State.