Para ordenar a la Comisión de la Región Oeste de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico realizar una investigación exhaustiva sobre las condiciones geológicas y los riesgos asociados a deslizamientos de terreno ocurridos o con potencial de ocurrir en el Distrito Representativo Núm. 18, que comprende los municipios de Aguada, Añasco, Rincón y Moca; con el propósito de identificar áreas vulnerables, evaluar la respuesta gubernamental disponible y recomendar medidas concretas para la mitigación, manejo de riesgos y prevención de futuras emergencias.

2025-2028 Session

RC 333 orders a comprehensive investigation of geological conditions and landslide risks in District 18, to identify vulnerabilities and propose concrete mitigation and planning re

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Summary — RC 333

Title (Spanish): Para ordenar a la Comisión de la Región Oeste de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico realizar una investigación exhaustiva sobre las condiciones geológicas y los riesgos asociados a deslizamientos de terreno ocurridos o con potencial de ocurrir en el Distrito Representativo Núm. 18 (Aguada, Añasco, Rincón y Moca).

Main purpose and intent

RC 333 is a House resolution directing the Western Region Commission of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives to carry out a comprehensive investigation of geological conditions and landslide risks in Representative District 18 (municipalities of Aguada, Añasco, Rincón and Moca). The investigation aims to identify vulnerable areas, assess available government response capacity, and produce concrete recommendations for mitigation, risk management and prevention of future emergencies.

Key provisions

Orders the Comisión de la Región Oeste (House Western Region Commission) to initiate and conduct an exhaustive, evidence-based investigation focused on landslide hazards in District 18.

Requires identification and mapping of areas with past landslides or high potential for future landslides.

Directs evaluation of existing governmental resources and emergency response mechanisms (municipal, territorial and commonwealth agencies).

Calls for specific, actionable recommendations: structural and non-structural mitigation, early warning and evacuation measures, public education, land‑use / planning revisions, and resource/funding needs.

Anticipates the commission will hold hearings, gather technical data, consult relevant agencies (e.g., DRNA, Emergency Management, Planning Board, DTOP, academic/geologic experts) and produce a final report with findings and recommendations.

As a resolution, the instrument orders an investigatory and reporting function rather than directly appropriating funds or imposing regulatory changes.

Who is affected

Residents and property owners in Aguada, Añasco, Rincón and Moca (District 18) — identification of risk zones could affect land use, permitting and emergency planning.

Municipal governments and commonwealth agencies responsible for environment, infrastructure, emergency management and planning.

Potential downstream impacts for budgetary requests, future legislation, permitting standards, and infrastructure projects.

Procedural and timeline status

Introduced (Radicado): May 12, 2025

First reading / Referred to committee: May 15, 2025

Committee activity: Executive meeting Sep 30, 2025; 1st committee report rendered with amendments Oct 1, 2025

Floor action: Placed on Special Orders calendar Oct 2, 2025; approved by the House unanimously with amendments and final text recorded Oct 2, 2025

Post-approval referral to committees noted Oct 8, 2025

Note: The resolution mandates investigation and reporting by the House commission; implementation of recommended mitigation measures would require action by executive agencies and/or subsequent legislation and funding. The text provided does not specify a statutory deadline for the commission’s final report or a designated appropriation.