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RC 598

Para ordenar a la Secretaría de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico, a tenor con las disposiciones de la Regla 16.2 sobre “Petición de Información o Documentos”, realizar una petición de información y documentos al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas y a la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación, a los fines de que provea información actualizada sobre el estado de la infraestructura del puente conocido como “Puente del Millón” ubicado en la carretera PR-172 jurisdicción del Municipio de Cidra, así como las reparaciones realizadas a este, historial de mantenimiento y proyectos de reparación o construcción programados para mantener su infraestructura; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Requires submitting a formal information request to DTOP and ACT to update on Puente del Millón’s condition, repairs, maintenance history, and future projects.

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Bill Summary · RC 598

Summary of Bill RC 598 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

Basic information

  • Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico
  • Bill identifier: RC 598
  • Session: 2025-2028
  • Title / Objective: To require the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Secretary, under Rule 16.2 on “Petición de Información o Documentos,” to file a request for information and documents from:
    • Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP)
    • Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación (ACT)

The purpose of the request is to obtain updated information on the status of the infrastructure of the bridge known as the “Puente del Millón” located on PR-172 within the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Cidra, including:
- Repairs carried out to the bridge
- Maintenance history
- Planned repair or construction projects to maintain the bridge’s infrastructure
- And related purposes

Purpose and intent

  • To secure official, up-to-date information about the Puente del Millón to inform legislative oversight and decision-making.
  • To ensure transparency regarding the bridge’s condition, maintenance history, and future rehabilitation or construction plans.
  • To enable informed discussions and potential appropriations, policy adjustments, or oversight actions related to infrastructure in the Cidra area and the Puente del Millón.

Key provisions (proposed actions)

  • Information request mechanism: The bill instructs the Secretary of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives to issue a formal information and documents request under Rule 16.2.
  • Recipients of the request:
    • Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP)
    • Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación (ACT)
  • Scope of information to be requested:
    • Current status of the Puente del Millón’s infrastructure
    • Details of repairs performed to date
    • History of maintenance activities
    • Programs or planned projects for future repair or construction to maintain the bridge
  • Purpose of the information: To provide updated, official data to legislators and the public regarding the bridge’s condition and planned actions.

Who is affected

  • Government agencies:
    • DTOP
    • ACT
  • Legislative body:
    • Puerto Rico House of Representatives (through its Secretary, per Rule 16.2)
  • Local area: Municipality of Cidra (bridge PR-172 “Puente del Millón”) and its residents, who rely on the bridge for transportation and safety.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history:
    • Radicación (filing): February 5, 2026
    • Primera Lectura en Cámara: February 9, 2026
    • Referido a Comisión(es): February 9, 2026
  • The bill appears to initiate a formal information request process under existing Rule 16.2, following initial readings and referral to relevant committees for study and potential action.

Potential impact

  • Transparency and oversight: Enhances legislative oversight of critical infrastructure in Cidra.
  • Maintenance and planning visibility: May accelerate or clarify timelines for repairs, maintenance history, and future projects for Puente del Millón.
  • Resource allocation: Information obtained could influence budgeting, funding decisions, or policy changes related to road and bridge infrastructure in Puerto Rico.
  • Public safety and reliability: By documenting current conditions and planned work, the bill supports informed discussions about safety and reliability of transportation routes serving residents and travelers.

Note: As a summary of a proposal at an early stage, details may evolve with committee deliberations and potential amendments.

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

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