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2025-02-10 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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2025-02-10
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This resolution says the House supports the people of Puerto Rico and wants the federal government to move faster on rebuilding the island’s electric grid. It says many residents still face frequent blackouts, unreliable service, and high energy costs that hurt daily life, health, safety, and the economy. The resolution notes that the grid has remained unstable since Hurricane Maria in 2017, even though Congress has already provided billions of dollars for repairs. It argues that delays from staffing, supply chain problems, and rules have slowed progress too much, and it calls for immediate action to build a stronger, more reliable power system.
- It says Puerto Rico’s current power problems are creating a long-lasting hardship for more than 3 million American citizens.
- It points out that the island is still facing a humanitarian crisis and that weak electricity service is holding back economic growth and development.
- It notes that while Congress has already approved billions for rebuilding, only a small share of the money has been used so far.
- It asks the President and federal agencies to act quickly and decisively to fix the crisis and help create a more resilient electric grid.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 124 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 124
Expressing continued support for the people of Puerto Rico, and urging
the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's
electrical grid.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 10, 2025
Mr. Torres of New York (for himself, Mr. Hernandez, Mr. Soto, and Ms.
Velazquez) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Natural Resources
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RESOLUTION
Expressing continued support for the people of Puerto Rico, and urging
the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's
electrical grid.
Whereas the people of Puerto Rico continue to endure frequent power outages,
unreliable service, and high energy costs, which adversely affect the
quality of life, health, safety, and economic stability of more than
3,000,000 American citizens;
Whereas, since Hurricane Maria made landfall in 2017, the people of Puerto Rico
continue to have an unreliable electrical grid;
Whereas Puerto Rico is continuing to face a humanitarian crisis;
Whereas the current state of the electric grid hinders the economic growth and
development of Puerto Rico, resulting in the loss of millions of
dollars;
Whereas Congress has appropriated billions of dollars for the rebuilding of the
electrical grid, but a small amount of funds have been expended;
Whereas issues related to workforce capacity, supply chain, and regulations have
delayed the reconstruction of a sustainable electric grid;
Whereas progress has been slow, frustration is widespread, and residents are
still waiting for substantial improvements;
Whereas the United States has a responsibility to support Puerto Rico and ensure
that its residents receive equitable treatment and investment in
infrastructure;
Whereas the people of Puerto Rico urgently need the continued support of the
Federal Government to rebuild the electrical grid and address other
infrastructure projects; and
Whereas rebuilding the electrical grid of Puerto Rico is one of the most urgent
infrastructure needs in the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) commits to supporting the people of Puerto Rico and
assisting in restoring the island to its full potential; and
(2) urges the President and Federal agencies to take
immediate and decisive action to address the electric grid
crisis in Puerto Rico and support efforts to build a more
resilient system.
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