Para adoptar oficialmente al Coquí Común (Eleutherodactylus coqui) como un Símbolo Nacional de la fauna representativa endémica del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico y también para adoptar oficialmente al San Pedrito (Todus mexicanus) como el ave nacional del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill PC 346 designates the Coquí Común as Puerto Rico’s endemic animal symbol and the San Pedrito as the national bird, guiding education and conservation messaging.

Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios de la Cámara

Overview

Bill PC 346 proposes to officially designate two Puerto Rico endemic species as national symbols:
- The Coquí Común (Eleutherodactylus coqui) as the national symbol of Puerto Rico’s endemic fauna.
- The San Pedrito (Todus mexicanus) as the national bird of Puerto Rico.
The bill also allows for other related purposes.

Status and timeline
- Introduced: February 20, 2025
- First Reading: February 25, 2025 (appears in the chamber’s First Reading)
- Current action: Referred to one or more committees (Comisión(es)) for review

What the bill would do

Officially designate the Coquí Común as Puerto Rico’s national symbol representing the territory’s endemic animal life.

Officially designate the San Pedrito as Puerto Rico’s national bird.

Create a formal recognition that could guide education, cultural promotion, and conservation messaging related to these species.

Allow for “other related purposes” as specified in the bill’s text (details not provided in the summary).

Key provisions and potential changes (as indicated by title)

Formal designation of two species as national symbols.

Possible responsibilities for government agencies (e.g., education, tourism, cultural affairs, conservation agencies) to promote awareness of these symbols.

Potential development or support for educational materials, signage, events, or campaigns tied to the symbols.

Any specific criteria, enforcement mechanisms, or implementation timelines would be defined in the bill’s full text.

Affected parties and impacts

Government and public-sector bodies: Agencies involved in natural resources, education, culture, tourism, and public promotion would likely engage in activities related to these symbols.

Educational institutions and the public: Increased awareness of Puerto Rico’s biodiversity and endemic species; potential incorporation into curricula and public programming.

General residents and visitors: Symbolic value and potential influence on cultural identity, environmental pride, and tourism branding.

Procedural and timeline considerations

The bill is currently in the committee stage in the House (referido a Comisión(es)).

If advanced, it would require passage in both chambers and formal approval (or veto override, as applicable) before becoming law.

The exact effective date, funding implications, and any administrative steps would be specified in the enacted text or accompanying fiscal notes.

Next steps for readers

Monitor committee hearings and amendments to understand any changes to scope or implementation.

Review the full bill text when available for detailed provisions, including any funding, enforcement, or education requirements.

Note any public hearings or opportunities to testify as the bill moves through the legislative process.

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