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RS 416

Para enmendar la Sección 3 de la R. del S. 70, según enmendada, que ordena a la Comisión de Gobierno y a la Comisión de Agricultura del Senado de Puerto Rico, realizar una investigación para evaluar la viabilidad de crear un programa para la asignación de terrenos en desuso y propiedad de alguna instrumentalidad del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, mediante el mecanismo de usufructo, a agricultores bona fides con el objetivo de promover este importante sector de la economía de la Isla; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico investigates creating a usufruct program granting farmers access to unused government land to revitalize the agricultural sector and reduce food imports.

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Bill Summary · RS 416

Legislative bill overview

RS 416 amends Senate Resolution 70 to direct Puerto Rico's Government and Agriculture Committees to investigate the feasibility of creating a usufruct program that would assign unused government-owned land to legitimate farmers. The goal is to revitalize the island's agricultural sector by providing access to idle public property through a long-term use agreement model rather than full ownership transfer.

Why is this important

Agriculture has declined significantly in Puerto Rico over decades, with the island importing most of its food. This proposal addresses land access—a major barrier for new and existing farmers—while potentially utilizing government property that generates no economic return. Successfully implementing such a program could increase local food production, create rural employment, and reduce import dependency.

Potential points of contention

  • Land identification and prioritization: Determining which government properties are truly suitable for agriculture and establishing fair criteria for farmer selection could be contentious
  • Usufruct terms and enforcement: Questions about contract duration, farmer responsibilities, land maintenance standards, and what happens if farmers abandon or misuse the land need clear definition
  • Resource allocation: Whether dedicated government committees can conduct thorough investigation while managing other duties, and funding for program implementation and administration

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

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