What terms are related to resident commissioner?

Related terms include: Delegate. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for resident commissioner.

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Resident Commissioner

Definition

Puerto Rico's delegate to the House of Representatives. Serves a four-year term, unlike other delegates who serve two-year terms.

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Delegate

A non-voting member of the House representing a U.S. territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands) or Washington D.C.

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What is a resident commissioner?: Puerto Rico's delegate to the House of Representatives. Serves a four-year term, unlike other delegates who serve two-year terms.
What terms are related to resident commissioner?: Related terms include: Delegate. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for resident commissioner.