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119-hr-5432119th Congress

Puerto Rico Energy Oversight and Accountability Act

Sponsored By: Representative Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]

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Summary

This bill would require a comprehensive federal review focused on _federal oversight of Puerto Rico's energy operations_. It directs the Comptroller General to study how LUMA Energy and Genera PR handled operations, contracting, coordination with federal and local authorities, and to offer actionable fixes.

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  • Puerto Rico residents: The study aims to identify steps to speed project execution and improve grid resilience, which could lead to more reliable power if recommendations are adopted.
  • Congress and federal agencies: The Comptroller General must report findings to Congress not later than 1 year after enactment and again 1 year later, covering the period starting June 1, 2021 through the report date.
  • LUMA Energy and Genera PR: The review will examine how their operational and managerial choices affected contracting, project delivery, and coordination with federal recovery efforts.
  • Territorial and local governments: The study evaluates local policies and administrative actions that influence disaster relief and will propose ways to strengthen coordination, accountability, and long-term planning for the grid.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]

PR • D

Cosponsors

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