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NM 159

Osvaldo Soto García como Comisionado y Presidente del Negociado de Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico.

2025-2028 Session

Nominates Osvaldo Soto García to be Commissioner and President of Puerto Rico’s telecom regulator, with Senate confirmation to enable official leadership of the agency.

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Bill Summary · NM 159

Summary — NM 159

Title: Osvaldo Soto García como Comisionado y Presidente del Negociado de Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico
Bill type / classification: Appointment
Introduced: April 29, 2025
Current status: Notificado a la Gobernadora (May 8, 2025)

Main purpose

NM 159 is a legislative appointment measure nominating Osvaldo Soto García to serve as Commissioner and President of the Negociado de Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico (the island’s telecommunications regulatory agency). The measure documents the Senate’s consideration and confirmation of the nomination and transmits that action to the Governor.

Key provisions and effect of the measure

  • Officially records the nomination of Osvaldo Soto García to the office of Commissioner and President of the Negociado de Telecomunicaciones.
  • Records the Senate’s recommendation and confirmation of that nomination.
  • Sends notice of the Senate’s confirmation to the Governor for any subsequent administrative steps required under Puerto Rico law.

This measure does not itself change statutory law or create new regulatory powers; its substantive effect is to appoint (by confirmation) an individual to the agency leadership post.

Role and likely responsibilities of the appointee

While the measure is an appointment rather than a policy bill, the Commissioner and President of the Negociado de Telecomunicaciones typically:
- Lead the Negociado’s enforcement and regulatory functions for telecommunications and related services in Puerto Rico,
- Oversee licensing, rulemaking, consumer-protection activities, and compliance actions,
- Guide implementation of policies on broadband deployment, competition, rates and service quality, and emergency communications resilience,
- Represent the agency before other government bodies and coordinate with federal counterparts as appropriate.

Who is affected

  • Telecommunications carriers and service providers operating in Puerto Rico (regulated entities subject to agency oversight).
  • Consumers and businesses that rely on telecommunications services (potentially affected by regulatory priorities and enforcement).
  • The Negociado de Telecomunicaciones staff and any ongoing regulatory proceedings or policy initiatives.
  • The Governor’s office for final administrative action following Senate confirmation.

Procedural timeline (actions recorded)

  • 2025-04-29 — Nomination submitted; referred to committee(s).
  • 2025-05-08 — Committee issued 1st report recommending confirmation.
  • 2025-05-08 — Referred to Senate Commission on Rules and Calendar; placed on Senate Special Orders calendar.
  • 2025-05-08 — Confirmed by the Senate.
  • 2025-05-08 — Senate confirmation notified to the Governor.

Next steps / practical implications

As of May 8, 2025, the Senate has confirmed the nomination and forwarded notice to the Governor. Depending on applicable Puerto Rico administrative procedures, the Governor’s office will complete any remaining formalities (e.g., issuance of a commission or administrative appointment steps) for the appointee to assume the duties of Commissioner and President. Once installed, the appointee’s leadership may influence regulatory priorities and decisions affecting the telecom sector and consumers.

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

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