# 119-hr-5501: Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act

119-hr-5501, Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5501
- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5501
- Congress: 119
- Title: Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-18
- Sponsor: Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This bill would require a focused federal study to improve how data and statistical products support Puerto Rico’s disaster recovery grants.** It directs the Comptroller General to analyze grant flows, data gaps, and how federal statistics were used across recovery programs. - Families and Puerto Rico governments would get a full catalogue of recovery grants. The report would list each grant’s type, amount, and the specific disaster or emergency it addresses. - Grant‑awarding agencies would be reviewed on their use of federal statistical products at stages like notice of funding, application review, award selection, and technical assistance. Agencies must respond to information requests within 90 days. - Congress and oversight officials would receive a single, comprehensive report within 1 year identifying critical data gaps, examples where gaps impeded grant management, and recommendations for including Puerto Rico in Federal products to improve allocation and oversight.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-5501 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5501)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [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-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5501 (as of 2026-04-21).