# 119-hr-5432: Puerto Rico Energy Oversight and Accountability Act

119-hr-5432, Puerto Rico Energy Oversight and Accountability Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5432
- Congress: 119
- Title: Puerto Rico Energy Oversight and Accountability Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-17
- Sponsor: Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-9300: Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-5432 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5432)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-9300: Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9300)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5432 (as of 2026-04-21).