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RC 613

Para ordenar a la Comisión de Transportación e Infraestructura de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico a realizar una investigación exhaustiva sobre la problemática de inundaciones recurrentes que por décadas afecta a las comunidades de Las Virtudes y Jardines de Sabana Llana, en el Municipio de San Juan; evaluar la responsabilidad y actuación del Municipio de San Juan, la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA), el Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales (DRNA), el Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP) y cualquier otra agencia responsable; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico directs investigation into decades of flooding in San Juan neighborhoods to identify government agency responsibility and accountability gaps.

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Bill Summary · RC 613

Legislative bill overview

Bill RC 613 directs Puerto Rico's House Transportation and Infrastructure Commission to conduct a comprehensive investigation into decades-long recurring flooding problems affecting Las Virtudes and Jardines de Sabana Llana neighborhoods in San Juan. The bill mandates evaluation of responsibility and actions by San Juan Municipality, the Water and Sewerage Authority (AAA), the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DRNA), the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP), and any other responsible agencies.

Why is this important

Chronic flooding in these communities represents a serious public health and safety issue affecting residents' homes, infrastructure, and quality of life over multiple decades. Establishing clear accountability among multiple government agencies could lead to coordinated solutions and identify which institution has failed to address the problem adequately.

Potential points of contention

  • Jurisdictional overlap: Multiple agencies (AAA, DRNA, DTOP, municipal government) share responsibility for water management, making it unclear which entity is primarily accountable and potentially allowing blame-shifting
  • Resource allocation: Implementing solutions identified by the investigation requires significant infrastructure investment during Puerto Rico's fiscal constraints, creating questions about funding prioritization
  • Implementation enforcement: An investigation alone doesn't guarantee action; the bill lacks mechanisms to compel agencies to implement recommendations or consequences for non-compliance

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

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