Pablo Hernández (D-PR)
Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Completion Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 10441 is known as the Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Completion Act of 2026. The bill extends the period of performance and project completion deadlines for certain disaster recovery projects in Puerto Rico to December 31, 2035. It covers specific major disaster declarations including Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, the earthquakes starting in December 2019, and Hurricane Fiona. Recipients carrying out these projects can also request additional time extensions after December 31, 2035, through an established process. The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency must submit annual reports to congressional committees and the Resident Commissioner detailing project completion numbers, projected completion dates, and obstacles.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +8
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill extends disaster recovery project completion deadlines in Puerto Rico and improves FEMA reporting and oversight.
- Scored +7
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically aids residents of Puerto Rico by extending deadlines for disaster recovery projects from hurricanes and earthquakes.
- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income households benefit heavily from ongoing, federally supported disaster recovery and infrastructure restoration in Puerto Rico.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) extends the period of performance and project completion deadline for covered disaster recovery projects in Puerto Rico to December 31, 2035. This gives recipients more time to finish restoring damaged facilities and implementing eligible mitigation measures from major disasters like Hurricanes Irma, Maria, and Fiona, as well as the 2019 earthquakes.
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Section 2(b) allows recipients to request an additional time extension for covered projects after December 31, 2035. This provides a way for projects that still need more time to continue operating past the initial deadline.
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Section 2(c) requires the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit annual reports to Congress and the Resident Commissioner regarding project progress, completion numbers, and obstacles. This provision helps hold officials accountable by keeping the public and lawmakers regularly informed about how the recovery work is moving along.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically aids residents of Puerto Rico by extending deadlines for disaster recovery projects from hurricanes and earthquakes. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households benefit heavily from ongoing, federally supported disaster recovery and infrastructure restoration in Puerto Rico. Would children be better off under this? — Extended disaster recovery deadlines help restore community infrastructure that benefits children and families in Puerto Rico. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged residents benefit from the extended timeline to fully restore damaged infrastructure and homes from major disasters. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class households benefit from the continued rebuilding and mitigation work enabled by the deadline extensions. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents in Puerto Rico benefit from extended timelines to complete disaster recovery and infrastructure repair projects. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors benefit from improved community infrastructure and restored facilities following major disasters in Puerto Rico. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban residents in Puerto Rico benefit from extended timelines to complete crucial municipal disaster recovery and mitigation projects. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Veterans living in Puerto Rico benefit from the continued repair and restoration of regional infrastructure and facilities. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Continued funding and completion of disaster recovery projects improve living and economic conditions for young adults in Puerto Rico.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill extends disaster recovery project completion deadlines in Puerto Rico and improves FEMA reporting and oversight.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation requires FEMA to submit detailed annual reports to Congress regarding disaster recovery project progress and obstacles.
- 9/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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