Expressing continued support for the people of Puerto Rico, and urging the Federal Government to expedite the rebuilding of Puerto Rico's electrical grid.
H. Res. 124 is a non-binding House Resolution introduced in the 119th Congress. It expresses continued political and moral support for the people of Puerto Rico and urges the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to accelerate rebuilding of Puerto Rico’s electrical grid. The resolution references long-standing power outages since Hurricane Maria, the high cost and unreliability of electricity, and what it describes as a humanitarian crisis and an impediment to Puerto Rico’s economic development. It notes that Congress has appropriated billions for grid rebuilding but much of that funding has not yet been spent, and it identifies workforce, supply chain, and regulatory challenges as barriers. The bill requests the President and federal agencies to act promptly to restore and fortify the island’s electric grid and promote a more resilient system. As a resolution, it is a symbolic statement of support and a call to action rather than a bill that creates new laws or authorizes funding.
Key Points
- 1The resolution reaffirms Congress’s support for Puerto Rico and its people, and commits to helping restore the island’s potential.
- 2It highlights ongoing power outages, unreliable service, and high energy costs that affect more than 3 million American citizens in Puerto Rico.
- 3It notes that, although billions have been appropriated for grid rebuilding, only a small portion has been expended, and it cites workforce capacity, supply chain, and regulatory issues as causes of delays.
- 4It urges the President and federal agencies to take immediate and decisive actions to address the electric grid crisis and to support efforts to build a more resilient system.
- 5It frames grid rebuilding as one of the United States’ most urgent infrastructure needs and calls for equitable treatment and sustained investment in Puerto Rico’s infrastructure.