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

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## Section

- **Citation:** 48 U.S.C. § 731d
- **Heading:** Ratification of constitution by Congress
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** April 17, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS > CHAPTER 4—PUERTO RICO > SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS

## Text

Upon adoption of the constitution by the people of Puerto Rico, the President of the United States is authorized to transmit such constitution 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 constitution shall become effective in accordance with its terms.

( July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 3 , 64 Stat. 319 .)

## Nearby sections

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- [48 U.S.C. § 731a Change of name; Puerto Rico](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t48_s731a.md)
- [48 U.S.C. § 731b Organization of a government pursuant to a constitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t48_s731b.md)
- [48 U.S.C. § 731c Submission of sections 731b to 731e of this title to people of Puerto Rico for referendum; convening of constitutional convention; requisites of constitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t48_s731c.md)
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- [48 U.S.C. § 731e Chapter continued in force and effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t48_s731e.md)
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- [48 U.S.C. § 733b Omitted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t48_s733b.md)
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