Lcdo. Carlos J. Ríos Pierluisi como Secretario del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio.

2025-2028 Session

Nominees Carlos J. Ríos Pierluisi as Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, subject to Senate advice and consent for confirmation.

Notificado a la Gobernadora

Summary of Bill NM 430 (Session: 2025-2028) — Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico

Purpose and Intent

The bill proposes the nomination and appointment of a new Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) in Puerto Rico.

Specifically nominates Lcdo. Carlos J. Ríos Pierluisi for the position of Secretary of the DDEC.

The submission indicates compliance with the Constitution and laws of Puerto Rico, seeking the Senate of Puerto Rico’s advice and consent for the appointment.

Key Provisions

Appointment: The bill designates Carlos J. Ríos Pierluisi as Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce.

Constitutional Compliance: The nomination is framed as being in accordance with constitutional and legal requirements, with a formal submission to the Senate for confirmation.

Communication: The Governor’s office (La Fortaleza) formally transmits the nomination to the Senate and notes the intention to obtain Senate approval.

Who/What Is Affected

The Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) would have a new secretary leadership under Lcdo. Carlos J. Ríos Pierluisi.

The Senate of Puerto Rico would be responsible for providing advice and consent (confirmation) of the appointment.

The broader Puerto Rico government’s economic development strategy could be influenced by the secretary’s policies and leadership once confirmed.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Action History:

2026-06-15: Nomination submitted.
2026-06-15: Nomination referred to Senate committees for consideration.

Next steps (expected, barring changes):

Senate committees to review the nomination, hold hearings as applicable, and report findings.
Full Senate debate and a confirmation vote following committee proceedings.

Date context: The filing date shown is June 15, 2026, with immediate referral to committees, indicating an ongoing confirmation process.

Additional Notes

The text provided is primarily the formal nomination letter from the Governor (La Fortaleza) to the Senate, announcing the intent to appoint Carlos J. Ríos Pierluisi as Secretary of the DDEC and requesting Senate consent.

No substantive policy changes or programmatic provisions are detailed in the text provided; the document focuses on the nomination and confirmation process for the leadership of the DDEC.

If you’d like, I can add a glossary of key terms (e.g., “advice and consent,” “DDEC”) or track anticipated milestones as the confirmation process progresses.