Bill · H.R. 5501· House(119-HR-5501)
Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Nydia Velázquez
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act requires a study regarding data gaps faced by Federal agencies that provide grants for Puerto Rico's recovery. The Comptroller General is tasked with submitting a report to specific congressional committees within one year of the Act's enactment. This study must list grants related to specific disasters, such as Hurricanes Irma, Maria, and Fiona, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. It also requires an assessment of statistical products used during the grant process and an evaluation of critical data needs. Additionally, the report must describe how data gaps have hindered grant management and identify Federal products that could include Puerto Rico to improve processes.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+3
The study aims to identify data gaps that currently hinder the effective management of disaster-related grants in Puerto Rico.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+2
The study addresses data disparities that may disproportionately affect the Puerto Rican community.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
The bill enhances oversight and evaluation of how federal grants are managed and allocated for Puerto Rico's recovery.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Grant Management and Allocation: The study seeks to identify how data gaps have impeded the effective allocation, management, and evaluation of grants (Section 2(a)(4)). This could lead to better recovery efforts for those affected by disasters.
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Enhanced Oversight and Integration: The bill asks for recommendations on integrating Puerto Rico into Federal products that currently exclude it (Section 2(a)(5)). This is intended to enhance grant allocation and oversight for the region.
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Addressing Data Disparities: The report will evaluate issues such as lack of data coverage, disparities, and reporting delays (Section 2(a)(3)). Addressing these could improve the accuracy of recovery funding for those in need.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House