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NM 198

Ing. Anthony Y. Yrimia-Herrera como Comisionado del Negociado de Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico con un remanente de término que vence el 12 de agosto de 2026.

2025-2028 Session

Nominate Anthony Y. Yrimia-Herrera as Commissioner of Puerto Rico's Telecommunications Bureau to serve the remainder of the term ending Aug 12, 2026, after Senate confirmation.

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Bill Summary · NM 198

Summary — Nomination NM 198

Title: Ing. Anthony Y. Yrimia-Herrera como Comisionado del Negociado de Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico con un remanente de término que vence el 12 de agosto de 2026
Classification: Appointment
Introduced: June 6, 2025
Status: Notified to the Governor (Senate confirmed on June 16, 2025)

Purpose and intent

This nomination seeks to place Ing. Anthony Y. Yrimia-Herrera in the office of Commissioner (Comisionado) of the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau (Negociado de Telecomunicaciones) to fill the remainder of an unexpired term that ends on August 12, 2026. The intent is to provide confirmed leadership for the Bureau for the remainder of that term.

Key provisions / what the nomination does

  • Officially nominates Anthony Y. Yrimia-Herrera for the position of Commissioner of the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau.
  • Specifies that the appointment is for the remainder of an existing term, which expires on August 12, 2026.
  • Does not contain legislative policy changes, appropriations, or statutory amendments; it is an executive appointment subject to confirmation procedures.

Term and effective dates

  • Remainder term expires: August 12, 2026.
  • Nomination filed/introduced: June 6, 2025.
  • Senate confirmation: June 16, 2025.
  • Notification to the Governor: June 16, 2025.

Procedural history / timeline

  • 2025-06-06: Nomination submitted and referred to committee(s).
  • 2025-06-16: Committee issued a favorable first report recommending confirmation.
  • 2025-06-16: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Calendar and placed on the Senate Special Orders calendar.
  • 2025-06-16: Confirmed by the Senate.
  • 2025-06-16: Notification of confirmation sent to the Governor.

Who is affected / potential impact

  • Directly affected: The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau — its leadership during the remainder of the current term will be determined by this appointment.
  • Indirectly affected: Telecommunications service providers, industry stakeholders, consumers, and other government entities interacting with the Bureau. A confirmed commissioner influences regulatory enforcement, rulemaking priorities, licensing decisions, consumer-protection actions, and initiatives such as broadband deployment and infrastructure oversight.
  • Fiscal impact: The nomination itself does not authorize new spending; any budgetary changes would depend on separate executive or legislative actions.

Next steps / practical considerations

  • With Senate confirmation and notification to the Governor complete, administrative actions (issuing the commission, swearing-in, or other formalities) are the expected next steps before the nominee assumes duties.
  • The appointee will serve until the stated term expiration (August 12, 2026), unless reappointed or replaced according to applicable law and procedures.

If you want, I can provide context about the typical statutory responsibilities of the Commissioner of the Negociado de Telecomunicaciones or a brief biography of the nominee (if biographical data is available).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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