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RC 439

Para ordenar a la Comisión de Transportación e Infraestructura y a la Comisión de la Región Sur de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico a realizar una investigación sobre los procesos de facturación, sobrefacturación y mecanismos de objeción de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA), en el Distrito Representativo 24 y en todo Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

RC 439 directs two Puerto Rico House committees to investigate AAA billing practices, potential overbilling, and dispute mechanisms, and to issue a report.

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Bill Summary · RC 439

Summary of RC 439 – Puerto Rico House of Representatives

Quick Facts

  • Bill Number: RC 439
  • Title (Summary): A resolution to order the Commission on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Southern Region Commission of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives to conduct an investigation into the billing processes, overbilling, and objection mechanisms of the Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA), in District Representativo 24 and across Puerto Rico; and for related purposes.
  • Classification: Resolution (non-binding guidance and oversight)
  • Introduced: September 18, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Committee(s)
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-09-18: Filed (Radicado)
    • 2025-09-18: Appears in First Reading of the Chamber
    • 2025-09-18: Referred to Committee(s)

Purpose and Intent

RC 439 directs two House committees—the Commission on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Southern Region Commission—to oversee an investigation into AAA’s billing operations. The primary goals are to assess how AAA bills customers, identify potential overbilling, and examine the mechanisms available for customers to object or dispute charges. The resolution seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in AAA billing practices, with a scope covering District Representativo 24 and the entire territory of Puerto Rico.

Key Provisions and Scope

  • Investigative Mandate: The specified committees are to conduct an investigation into:
    • AAA’s billing processes and procedures.
    • Incidents or patterns of overbilling.
    • The effectiveness and accessibility of objection/appeal mechanisms for customers.
  • Geographic Scope: Both District Representativo 24 and all of Puerto Rico.
  • Deliverables: A final report with findings, conclusions, and any recommended actions or policy changes (timelines and formats would be determined by the committees through their process).
  • Process: Likely to involve gathering documents from AAA, holding hearings, and obtaining testimony from AAA officials, consumer advocates, and affected residents (subject to committee rules and procedures).
  • Non-Binding Nature: As a resolution, the measure authorizes oversight and inquiry rather than creating or modifying binding law.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • AAA (Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados): Expected to participate by providing information and documents; potential basis for recommendations to improve billing and customer service processes.
  • AAA Customers: Increased oversight could lead to greater transparency and potential remedies if issues are identified.
  • Legislature and Public: Enhanced accountability and clarity on billing practices; informs future policy considerations or statutory changes if recommended.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill is currently in the committee stage after first reading. No specific deadline is provided in the available information. If approved by the committees, it would move forward to potential floor action or adoption of the report with recommendations.

Next Steps

  • Committee hearings or inquiries may be scheduled.
  • The committees may request documents from AAA and hear witness testimony.
  • A report with findings and recommendations would be prepared and submitted to the House for potential further action.

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

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