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PC 403

Para crear la “Comisión Conjunta Permanente de la Asamblea Legislativa para el Estudio, Evaluación, Revisión y Redacción del Código de Viviendas Asequibles en el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico”; disponer sobre su funcionamiento; determinar su composición, deberes, facultades y responsabilidades; la correspondiente asignación de fondos; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Creates permanent legislative committee to develop comprehensive affordable housing code for Puerto Rico with funding allocation and defined operational structure.

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Bill Summary · PC 403

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 403 creates a permanent joint committee of Puerto Rico's Legislative Assembly tasked with studying, evaluating, reviewing, and drafting a comprehensive Affordable Housing Code for the commonwealth. The committee will establish operational procedures, define its composition, duties, powers, and responsibilities, along with securing necessary funding for its work.

Why is this important

Puerto Rico faces a severe housing affordability crisis, with many residents unable to afford adequate shelter. Developing a unified, comprehensive housing code could standardize regulations across municipalities, reduce construction costs, and create frameworks for affordable housing development—directly affecting housing availability and economic opportunity for lower-income populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal burden: The bill allocates government funds to a permanent committee without specifying budget limits, raising concerns about ongoing expenditures during Puerto Rico's fiscal recovery period
  • Implementation timeline: The bill doesn't establish deadlines for code completion or committee milestones, potentially creating indefinite bureaucratic processes without accountability
  • Existing municipal authority: Puerto Rico's municipalities currently control local housing regulations; centralizing code-writing power may conflict with local governance and create implementation friction

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

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