Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act

# Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act (HR 7397) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to improve Puerto Rico's water infrastructure and make it more resilient to damage from natural disasters and climate impacts. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills of this type typically provide federal funding, support for infrastructure repairs and upgrades, or regulatory changes to help modernize aging water systems and prepare them for future storms and hurricanes. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect Puerto Rico's residents and water utilities. It could also impact federal agencies responsible for disaster aid and infrastructure development, as well as taxpayers funding any federal investment. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full floor vote in the House of Representatives.

It was sponsored by Rep. Pablo José Hernández, the representative from Puerto Rico's at-large congressional district. *Note: For more detailed information about specific provisions and funding amounts, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.*.