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48 U.S.C. 731b: Organization of a government pursuant to a constitutionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 48-TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONSCHAPTER 4-PUERTO RICO
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§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 government 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“All laws or parts of laws inconsistent with this Act [enacting sections 731b to 731e of this title] are hereby repealed.”