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PS 381

“Para enmendar el Artículo 6 de la Ley 20-2015, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Fondos Legislativos para Impacto Comunitario” a los fines de añadir un párrafo para establecer que la asignación presupuestaria a organizaciones sin fines de lucro dedicadas a la distribución de alimentos no podrá ser menor al dos y medio por ciento (2.5%) del total del presupuesto asignado por año fiscal.”

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico requires at least 2.5% of annual community impact legislative funds allocated to food distribution nonprofits, establishing a statutory funding minimum.

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Bill Summary · PS 381

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 381 amends Puerto Rico's Law 20-2015 (Legislative Funds for Community Impact Law) to mandate that at least 2.5% of the annual budgeted allocation must go to nonprofit organizations dedicated to food distribution. This establishes a minimum funding floor for food assistance nonprofits within the existing legislative fund structure.

Why is this important

Food insecurity remains a significant challenge in Puerto Rico, particularly following natural disasters and economic difficulties. Establishing a statutory minimum funding requirement ensures predictable resources for food distribution organizations and prioritizes nutrition assistance as a legislative spending obligation rather than a discretionary item.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget rigidity concerns: Mandating specific percentage allocations reduces legislative flexibility to respond to changing community needs or fiscal constraints across other priority areas
  • Implementation feasibility: Questions about whether existing nonprofit infrastructure can effectively utilize guaranteed funding levels, and whether 2.5% accurately reflects actual food distribution needs
  • Definitional ambiguity: Unclear criteria for which organizations qualify as "food distribution nonprofits" could lead to disputes over fund eligibility and administration

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

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