Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act

House Bill

H.R. 7397

119th Congress

Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Pablo Hernández

D - PR

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

The Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act aims to strengthen Puerto Rico's water systems to better withstand natural disasters and climate-related challenges. This bill addresses critical infrastructure needs in the territory, where aging water systems have struggled to recover from hurricanes and other extreme weather events that have left residents without reliable access to clean water.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Introduced2/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act

The Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act aims to strengthen Puerto Rico's water systems to better withstand natural disasters and climate-related challenges. This bill addresses critical infrastructure needs in the territory, where aging water syste

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The Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act aims to strengthen Puerto Rico's water systems to better withstand natural disasters and climate-related challenges. This bill addresses critical infrastructure needs in the territory, where aging water systems have struggled to recover from hurricanes and other extreme weather events that have left residents without reliable access to clean water.

Bill Number: 7397
Introduced: 2/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Title: Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act
Bill Number: 7397
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced: 2/5/2026
Summary: The Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act aims to strengthen Puerto Rico's water systems to better withstand natural disasters and climate-related challenges. This bill addresses critical infrastructure needs in the territory, where aging water systems have struggled to recover from hurric

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act aims to strengthen Puerto Rico's water systems to better withstand natural disasters and climate-related challenges. This bill addresses critical infrastructure needs in the territory, where aging water systems have struggled to recover from hurricanes and other extreme weather events that have left residents without reliable access to clean water.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Focuses on upgrading Puerto Rico's vulnerable water infrastructure to withstand hurricanes, flooding, and other natural disasters that have repeatedly damaged systems
Addresses ongoing water access challenges faced by 3.2 million Puerto Rico residents who have experienced extended outages after major storms
Aims to improve water quality and reliability in communities that have dealt with contamination and service disruptions
Represents federal investment in climate resilience for a U.S. territory particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit Puerto Rico's 3.2 million residents who have faced repeated water service disruptions following hurricanes Maria, Fiona, and other disasters. By modernizing water infrastructure, families and businesses would gain more reliable access to clean drinking water and improved service continuity during emergencies. The legislation could also reduce long-term costs associated with emergency repairs and health issues related to water contamination or shortages.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7397, 119th Congress (2026). "Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7397

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