Army Corps ordered to assess Puerto Rico water systems within 180 days
In committeeH.R. 7397Latest action
Sponsor: Pablo José Hernández · Delegate · PR
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Official title: Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HR 7397 requires the Army Corps of Engineers to study Puerto Rico's water infrastructure and report findings to Congress within 180 days.
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What does this do?
HR 7397 directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete a full assessment of Puerto Rico's water and wastewater systems within 180 days of enactment. The study must cover the current condition and vulnerabilities of the infrastructure, the status of planned or ongoing projects, improvements needed to withstand hurricanes and droughts, and recommendations for better coordination among federal and local agencies. After completing the assessment, the Army Corps must submit a written report to Congress.
Who does it affect?
Puerto Rico residents, who have faced aging pipes, water outages, and storm damage, are the primary people affected by this bill. The federal agencies involved are the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not directly fund construction or spend money, but the resulting report could inform future federal funding decisions. How Congress responds to the findings may determine whether and when improvements to Puerto Rico's water infrastructure move forward.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 6, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.