48 U.S.C. § 731d — Ratification of constitution by Congress

Page 56 TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS § 731a § 731a. Change of name; Puerto Rico From and after May 17, 1932, the island des- ignated ‘‘Porto Rico’’ in the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to provide a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes,’’ approved March 2, 1917, as amended, shall be known and designated as ‘‘Puerto Rico.’’ All laws, regulations, and public documents and records of the United States in which such island is designated or re- ferred to under the name of ‘‘Porto Rico’’ shall be held to refer to such island under and by the name of ‘‘Puerto Rico.’’ (May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Act approved March 2, 1917, as amended, referred to in text, is act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 39 Stat. 951, known as the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act and also popularly known as the Jones Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 731 of this title and Tables. CODIFICATION Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter. § 731b. Organization of a government pursuant to a constitution Fully recognizing the principle of government by consent, sections 731b to 731e of this title are now adopted in the nature of a compact so that the people of Puerto Rico may organize a gov- ernment pursuant to a constitution of their own adoption. (July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 1, 64 Stat. 319.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries REPEALS Act July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 6, 64 Stat. 320, provided that: ‘‘All laws or parts of laws inconsistent with this Act [enacting sections 731b to 731e of this title] are hereby repealed.’’ § 731c. Submission of sections 731b to 731e of this title to people of Puerto Rico for referendum; convening of constitutional convention; req- uisites of constitution Sections 731b to 731e of this title shall be sub- mitted to the qualified voters of Puerto Rico for acceptance or rejection through an island-wide referendum to be held in accordance with the laws of Puerto Rico. Upon the approval of said sections, by a majority of the voters partici- pating in such referendum, the Legislature of Puerto Rico is authorized to call a constitu- tional convention to draft a constitution for the said island of Puerto Rico. The said constitution shall provide a republican form of government and shall include a bill of rights. (July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 2, 64 Stat. 319.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION A constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the island of Puerto Rico convened in San Juan on Sept. 17, 1951, and concluded its deliberations on Feb. 6, 1952. REFERENDUM Act July 3, 1950, which enacted sections 731b to 731e of this title, was submitted to the qualified voters of Puerto Rico through an island-wide referendum held on June 4, 1951, and approved. § 731d. Ratification of constitution by Congress Upon adoption of the constitution by the peo- ple of Puerto Rico, the President of the United States is authorized to transmit such constitu- tion to the Congress of the United States if he finds that such constitution conforms with the applicable provisions of sections 731b to 731e of this title and of the Constitution of the United States. Upon approval by the Congress the constitu- tion shall become effective in accordance with its terms. (July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 3, 64 Stat. 319.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico was approved by the Constitutional Convention of Puerto Rico on Feb. 6, 1952; ratified by the people of Puerto Rico on Mar. 3, 1952; amended and approved by Congress by Joint Res. July 3, 1952, ch. 567, 66 Stat. 327; proclaimed by the Governor of Puerto Rico to be in force and effect on July 25, 1952. § 731e. Chapter continued in force and effect This chapter is continued in force and effect. (July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 4, 64 Stat. 319.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes,’ approved March 2, 1917, as amended’’, meaning act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 39 Stat. 951, as amended, known as the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act and also popularly known as the Jones Act, which is classified principally to this chap- ter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 731 of this title and Tables. CODIFICATION Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.