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US HB7397

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pablo Jose Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to conduct a comprehensive assessment of Puerto Rico's water and wastewater infrastructure modernization needs within 180 days of enactment

  • Mandates consultation with the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority and other relevant local and federal agencies during the assessment

  • Requires a report to Congress describing the current condition and vulnerabilities of Puerto Rico's water infrastructure

  • Report must include status updates on ongoing projects authorized under Section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, including any delays or execution gaps

  • Report must provide recommendations for improving federal-local agency coordination to accelerate project delivery and enhance resilience against natural disasters, droughts, and system failures

Legislative Description

Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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