This resolution is a formal expression of support by the House of Representatives for the people of Puerto Rico in their right to determine their own form of governance, whether it be statehood or independence. It acknowledges Puerto Rico's history as a U.S. territory since 1898, the granting of American citizenship to its residents in 1917, and the significant contributions Puerto Ricans have made to the United States, especially in military service. The resolution also highlights the lack of federal voting rights and equitable access to federal services for Puerto Rican residents, despite their payment of federal payroll taxes.

The resolution calls for the recognition of the Puerto Rican people's dissatisfaction with the federal response to Hurricane Maria and the ongoing bankruptcy of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, which have fueled the debate on Puerto Rico's political status. It concludes with the House of Representatives of New Hampshire declaring support for Puerto Rico's self-determination and instructs that copies of the resolution be sent to the New Hampshire congressional delegation and the Governor of Puerto Rico.