Para enmendar la Sección 3 de la R. del S. 383, según aprobada el 26 de marzo de 2026, a los fines de extender el término de tiempo de la Comisión de Vivienda y Bienestar Social, para rendir su informe final; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Extends the Commission on Housing and Social Welfare’s deadline to deliver its final report to 90 days after approval.

Texto de Aprobación Final en Senado

Overview

This Puerto Rico Senate Joint Resolution (RS 549) from the 2025-2028 session aims to amend Section 3 of Resolution of the Senate (R. del S.) 383, as approved on March 26, 2026. The primary goal is to extend the deadline for the Senate’s Commission on Housing and Social Welfare to produce its final report, along with related related purposes.

Purpose and intent

Extend the time allotted for the Commission on Housing and Social Welfare to deliver its final report, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Support continued research and policy development addressing homelessness and related government programs.

Facilitate additional informational activities (e.g., more public hearings, work sessions) and data collection from municipalities to inform public policies for the homeless population.

Key provisions

Section 3 of R. del S. 383 (as approved March 26, 2026) is amended to specify the reporting deadline.

New deadline: The Commission must render its final report within ninety (90) days from the approval of this resolution, or no later than the close of the 4th ordinary session.

Section 2 establishes that the resolution takes effect immediately upon approval.

Who/what is affected

The Senate Commission on Housing and Social Welfare (Comisión de Vivienda y Bienestar Social) is directly affected, as the deadline to complete its final report is extended.

Government entities and nonprofit organizations involved in homelessness services and advocacy may be involved in forthcoming work sessions, workgroups, and data-gathering efforts as part of the extended inquiry.

Municipal governments may be requested to provide explanatory memorials or information about homeless populations within their jurisdictions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Background: After R. del S. 383 was approved (March 26, 2026), the Commission conducted a public hearing on April 27, 2026, and held a working session with NGOs focusing on homelessness.

Action: RS 549 proposes an amendment to extend the reporting deadline.

Effective date: The resolution takes effect immediately upon approval.

Deadline: Final report due within 90 days of approval or by the end of the 4th ordinary session.

Potential impact

Enables more comprehensive study and policymaking for homelessness, potentially leading to more robust public policies and resources.

Allows the Commission to conduct additional stakeholder meetings and gather more data before issuing recommendations.

May influence upcoming legislative or administrative actions related to housing, social welfare programs, and homelessness services in Puerto Rico.