Cheddar News breaks down the vote that looks tochange how Puerto Rico is recognized in the United States.

Good2Know: Puerto Rico Status Act

And it's time for your good to note. For good to know your daily dose of knowledge nuggets about today's top stories, Puerto rico became a US territory back in 18 98. We'll fast forward 124 years and all that could change genders lisa. Benetton is in Washington D. C. With more at lisa. Hi Hannah, that's right. Just hours ago the house passed the Puerto rico status act and this is a breakthrough in this movement and to break it down a bit, Puerto rico is a U. S. Territory, It's not a state or an independent country. So Puerto Ricans are U. S. Citizens. They are subject to U. S. Federal laws and still have to pay taxes like Social Security, payroll, business and estate taxes but can't vote in presidential elections and also don't have voting representation in Congress. So this legislation would give Puerto rico a vote on november 5th of 2023 for the choice of full independence statehood or sovereignty and free association with the United States. And depending on the outcome, a lot could change like Puerto Ricans having representation here on the hill and also a right to vote. So democrats are pushing this bill as an offer to give Puerto Ricans a say in their own political status. Here's the democratic Representative Nydia velazquez is a key figure in the drafting of this bill earlier today because we must move towards the colonization. The current status is unsustainable and fundamentally unfair and un american. But republicans on the other side said the bill would give Puerto rico statehood without the U. S. Getting much in return like taxes. They also say Congress should focus on other issues as this legislative session comes to an end and not rush through the process. The White House, on the other hand, has endorsed the bill, saying the legislation would provide a quote fair and binding Democratic process for Puerto Ricans. But despite its success today in the lower chamber, the bill is really unlikely to pass the Senate, where it would need 60 votes to be approved lisa. Benetton, live in D. C. Lisa. Thank you so much.