; and (C) with the exception of those parts that are not in conflict with this Act, the following shall be repealed: (i) The Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act of 1950 ( Public Law 81–600 ). (ii) The Act of July 3, 1950 ( 48 U.S.C. 731b–731e ). (iii) The Act of April 12, 1900 ( Public Law 56–191 ). (iv) The Act of March 2, 1917 ( Public Law 64–368 ). 6. Issuance of presidential proclamation Following the completion of the transition process set forth in section 5, the President of the United States shall issue a proclamation declaring that Puerto Rico is admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the other States, effective no later than January 1, 2021. Upon issuance of the proclamation by the President, Puerto Rico shall cease to be an incorporated territory of the United States and be deemed admitted into the Union as a State. 7. State of Puerto Rico Upon the admission of Puerto Rico into the Union as a State, the following apply: (1) Territory The newly admitted State of Puerto Rico shall consist of all its islands, together with their appurtenant reefs and territorial waters in the seaward boundary, presently under the jurisdiction of the territory of Puerto Rico. (2) Continuity of government Persons holding executive, legislative, and judicial offices in the Government of Puerto Rico shall continue to discharge the duties of their respective offices consistent with the United States Constitution and Federal law applicable to Puerto Rico, and the State of Puerto Rico’s laws and constitution. (3) Continuity of laws (A) Territory law All of the territory laws in force in Puerto Rico shall continue in force and effect in the State, except as modified by this Act, and shall be subject to repeal or amendment by the legislature and the Governor of Puerto Rico. (B) Federal law All of the laws of the United States shall have the same force and effect as on the date immediately prior to the date of admission of Puerto Rico into the Union as a State, except for any provision of law that treats Puerto Rico and