119-hres124

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 124 Introduced in House

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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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