Bill · H.Res. 124· House(119-HRES-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.
- Introduced
- 2/10/2025
- Last activity
- 2/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Ritchie Torres
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses continued support for the people of Puerto Rico. It points out that residents still face frequent power outages, unreliable service, and high energy costs. The text notes that despite billions of dollars being appropriated since Hurricane Maria in 2017, only a small amount has been spent due to workforce, supply chain, and regulatory issues. It states that the current grid hinders economic growth and causes a humanitarian crisis for more than 3,000,000 American citizens. Finally, the House of Representatives commits to supporting the people of Puerto Rico. It urges the President and federal agencies to take immediate action to address the electric grid crisis and build a more resilient system.
Yes· 3 of 8
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
The bill seeks to address an unreliable grid that currently hinders the economic growth and development of Puerto Rico.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+4
The resolution advocates for equitable treatment and investment for the people of Puerto Rico.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Reducing high energy costs through a more stable grid can alleviate financial burdens on low-income residents.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commitment to Support: Under resolved clause (1), the House of Representatives commits to supporting the people of Puerto Rico and assisting in restoring the island to its full potential, which shows official backing for the residents.
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Action on the Electrical Grid: Under resolved clause (2), the resolution urges 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, which aims to tackle the current unreliable service and frequent outages.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+1
- 3/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York