It created the Senate of Puerto Rico , established a bill of rights , and authorized the election of a Resident Commissioner ( who the President had previously appointed ) to a four - year term .
The Jones Act of 1917 upgraded the status of Puerto Rico .
Jones Act created the Senate of Puerto Rico , established a bill of rights , and authorized the election of a Resident Commissioner ( who the President had previously appointed ) to a four - year term .
The Jones Act of 1917 upgraded the status of Puerto Rico .