Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 42: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 42 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: José Giral (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Giral | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Jim Haddock | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 118 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Joe McAndrew | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations