They do, that’s what congress is for. Once the motion passes congress, then it’s up to Puerto Rico.
You are correct.
It just galls me that we have a congress that does nothing based on what they believe is good for the country, but only to further the solidification of power for the liberal socialists running it.
So. I can't help feeling that the reality of it is, the "states" are powerless in defending and furthering our interests as we may see them