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PC 759

Para derogar la Ley Núm. 9-1993, según enmendada , que estableció el Premio Thurgood Marshall; y reasignar a la Oficina de Servicios Legislativos el balance de los fondos disponibles.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill repeals the Thurgood Marshall Prize award and redirects remaining program funds to the Legislative Services Office for administrative use.

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Bill Summary · PC 759

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 759 proposes to repeal Law No. 9-1993, which established the Thurgood Marshall Prize in Puerto Rico, and redirect any remaining funds from that program to the Legislative Services Office. The bill is currently in its first reading stage in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives.

Why is this important

The Thurgood Marshall Prize represents a symbolic commitment to honoring civil rights leadership and judicial excellence in Puerto Rico's legal system. Eliminating it and reallocating funds reflects budgetary priorities but removes a formal recognition mechanism for legal and social justice contributions, while the redirected funds would support legislative operations rather than public-facing recognition programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic removal of civil rights recognition: Repealing a prize named after a landmark civil rights figure may face criticism from advocates who view it as diminishing the importance of justice and equality in Puerto Rico's institutional values
  • Unclear fund amount and allocation justification: The bill doesn't specify how much money is involved or provide detailed rationale for why legislative services need these funds over maintaining the award program
  • Lack of public engagement: No apparent alternative mechanism is proposed to recognize outstanding contributions to law and civil rights, leaving a gap in institutional recognition

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

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