This legislation proposes the establishment of the Puerto Rico Energy Generation Crisis Task Force within the Executive Office of the President. The task force aims to enhance collaboration and efficiency among key federal agencies and representatives from Puerto Rico's government and energy sector to address the island's persistent energy generation challenges. The task force will comprise members appointed by the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Homeland Security (via FEMA), and the Chief of Engineers of the Army Corps of Engineers. Additionally, it will include representatives from Puerto Rico, specifically from the Office of the Energy Czar, the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau, LUMA Energy, and Genera PR. Its core duties involve identifying and finding solutions for Puerto Rico's energy problems, as well as coordinating efforts among the represented entities and other relevant groups like the Puerto Rico Grid Recovery and Modernization Team. The task force is mandated to meet at least every 30 days and submit semi-annual reports to Congress and the President, detailing identified problems, recommended solutions, implementation timelines, and responsible entities.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Energy
Puerto Rico Energy Generation Crisis Task Force Act
USA119th CongressHR-2714| House
| Updated: 4/8/2025
This legislation proposes the establishment of the Puerto Rico Energy Generation Crisis Task Force within the Executive Office of the President. The task force aims to enhance collaboration and efficiency among key federal agencies and representatives from Puerto Rico's government and energy sector to address the island's persistent energy generation challenges. The task force will comprise members appointed by the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Homeland Security (via FEMA), and the Chief of Engineers of the Army Corps of Engineers. Additionally, it will include representatives from Puerto Rico, specifically from the Office of the Energy Czar, the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau, LUMA Energy, and Genera PR. Its core duties involve identifying and finding solutions for Puerto Rico's energy problems, as well as coordinating efforts among the represented entities and other relevant groups like the Puerto Rico Grid Recovery and Modernization Team. The task force is mandated to meet at least every 30 days and submit semi-annual reports to Congress and the President, detailing identified problems, recommended solutions, implementation timelines, and responsible entities.