H.R. 2714: Puerto Rico Energy Generation Crisis Task Force Act
This bill, known as the Puerto Rico Energy Generation Crisis Task Force Act, aims to establish a new task force within the Executive Office of the President. The purpose of this task force is to address the energy generation challenges currently faced by Puerto Rico. Here are the main components of the bill:
Establishment of the Task Force
The bill sets up a task force that will promote better cooperation and efficiency by bringing together various key entities. These entities include:
- The Department of Energy
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- The Army Corps of Engineers
- Relevant representatives from the Puerto Rican government and its energy sector
Composition of the Task Force
The task force will consist of members appointed from various agencies and organizations, including:
- 1 member from the Secretary of Energy
- 1 member from the Secretary of Homeland Security (via FEMA)
- 1 member from the Chief of Engineers of the Army Corps of Engineers
- 1 member from the Office of the Energy Czar of Puerto Rico
- 3 representatives from Puerto Rico's government, specifically from the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau, LUMA Energy, and Genera PR
Duties of the Task Force
The task force will have a defined set of responsibilities, which include:
- Identifying the energy generation problems that Puerto Rico faces
- Finding solutions to these challenges
- Coordinating efforts among the various represented entities to improve the operational efficiency related to energy generation
Meetings
The task force is required to meet at least once every 30 days. The aim of these meetings is to foster communication among the members and provide updates on their collective efforts. A head of the task force will be appointed to manage the meetings, ensuring that they can be held flexibly, including through virtual or hybrid formats.
Reporting Requirements
The head of the task force will be responsible for submitting progress reports. These reports must be delivered to Congress and the President:
- Within 90 days of the bill's enactment
- Every 180 days thereafter
The reports will include:
- Descriptions of the energy generation issues identified
- Recommendations for addressing these issues
- A timeline for implementing these recommendations, whether past or future
- Identification of the entities responsible for implementation
Relevant Companies
- LUMA Energy (LUM) - Provides electricity transmission and distribution services in Puerto Rico and could be directly influenced by changes in energy policies and solutions proposed by the task force.
- Genera PR (GENR) - Is involved in managing the energy generation assets in Puerto Rico and may be affected by the task force's findings and recommendations.
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Actions
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Date | Action |
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Apr. 08, 2025 | Introduced in House |
Apr. 08, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
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