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Expressing continued support for the people of Puerto Rico, and urging the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's electrical grid.

USA119th CongressHRES-124| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2025
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses unwavering support for the people of Puerto Rico, who continue to suffer from frequent power outages, unreliable service, and high energy costs, significantly impacting their quality of life, health, safety, and economic stability. Since Hurricane Maria in 2017, the island's electrical grid has remained unreliable, contributing to an ongoing humanitarian crisis and hindering economic growth despite billions of dollars appropriated for its rebuilding. The resolution notes that progress has been slow, with delays attributed to issues like workforce capacity, supply chain challenges, and regulatory hurdles, leading to widespread frustration among residents. The House of Representatives commits to assisting Puerto Rico in restoring its full potential and urgently calls upon the President and Federal agencies to take immediate and decisive action to address the electric grid crisis and support efforts to build a more resilient system.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1401
Expressing continued support for the people of Puerto Rico, and calling for the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's electrical grid.
Feb 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1401
    Expressing continued support for the people of Puerto Rico, and calling for the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's electrical grid.


  • February 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Energy

Expressing continued support for the people of Puerto Rico, and urging the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's electrical grid.

USA119th CongressHRES-124| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2025
This resolution expresses unwavering support for the people of Puerto Rico, who continue to suffer from frequent power outages, unreliable service, and high energy costs, significantly impacting their quality of life, health, safety, and economic stability. Since Hurricane Maria in 2017, the island's electrical grid has remained unreliable, contributing to an ongoing humanitarian crisis and hindering economic growth despite billions of dollars appropriated for its rebuilding. The resolution notes that progress has been slow, with delays attributed to issues like workforce capacity, supply chain challenges, and regulatory hurdles, leading to widespread frustration among residents. The House of Representatives commits to assisting Puerto Rico in restoring its full potential and urgently calls upon the President and Federal agencies to take immediate and decisive action to address the electric grid crisis and support efforts to build a more resilient system.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1401
Expressing continued support for the people of Puerto Rico, and calling for the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's electrical grid.
Feb 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1401
    Expressing continued support for the people of Puerto Rico, and calling for the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's electrical grid.


  • February 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted