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New to Puerto Rico’s status question? This short path separates the history, NAPREC’s position, and ways to participate.
1. Understand the question
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. People living on the island are U.S. citizens, but they do not vote for president in the general election and have a resident commissioner in the U.S. House who cannot vote on final passage in the full House. NAPREC advocates statehood as the path to equal federal voting representation.
2. Read the record
Start with our research and primary documents. Check the date and source of each historical item. A local status vote expresses a preference; changes to Puerto Rico’s political status require federal action. Proposed bills and hearings are part of that process, not enacted law.
3. Choose an action
Explore free civic tools to find officials, communicate with congressional offices, and access voter information. Choose the tool that fits your location and verify your district when ZIP codes cross district boundaries. You can also join NAPREC, share a sourced article, or support this work.
Questions and corrections
Write to info@naprec.org. For interview or media requests, contact comms@naprec.org.