PA HR 42

in committee

A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass legislation to exempt Puerto Rico and other noncontiguous states and territories from the Jones Act.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

Quick answers

Did PA HR 42 pass?

Not yet. PA HR 42 is in committee as of 2025-01-28 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-01-28): Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations

What is PA HR 42 about?

PA HR 42 is a resolution in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to pass legislation to exempt Puerto Rico and other noncontiguous states and territories from the Jones Act.”.

Who sponsors PA HR 42?

Jose Giral is the primary sponsor of PA HR 42, joined by 9 cosponsors.

Introduced: —
Latest action: 2025-01-28 — Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
Bill type: resolution
Last updated: —

Committees

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Action timeline

2025-01-28
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
referral-committee

Versions

Printer's No. PN0366Compare

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr42

Attribution

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