WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

RCC 52

Para ordenar al Secretario del Departamento de Agricultura del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico a crear un plan decenal de acuerdo con su responsabilidad para establecer y aumentar la seguridad alimentaria de los puertorriqueños y puertorriqueñas mediante la disponibilidad de productos agrícolas; y para que lleve a cabo todos los acuerdos colaborativos que sean necesarios para lograr cumplir con los objetivos de esta pieza legislativa.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico requires its Agriculture Secretary to develop a 10-year food security plan through domestic agricultural expansion and inter-agency collaboration to reduce import dependence.

Referido a Comisión(es)
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · RCC 52

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCC 52 mandates the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture of Puerto Rico to create a 10-year plan designed to establish and increase food security for Puerto Ricans through the availability of agricultural products. The bill requires the Secretary to undertake all necessary collaborative agreements to achieve these objectives.

Why is this important

Puerto Rico currently imports approximately 85% of its food supply, creating economic vulnerability and dependence on external markets. A comprehensive agricultural development plan could reduce import costs, create jobs, strengthen local rural economies, and build resilience against supply chain disruptions. Food security is particularly critical for an island vulnerable to hurricanes and economic fluctuations.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and funding: The bill mandates creation of a plan but does not specify budget allocation, leaving unclear how the Department of Agriculture will finance necessary infrastructure, training, and incentive programs
  • Feasibility and timeline: Puerto Rico's climate, limited arable land, water scarcity, and established agricultural decline make a 10-year transition ambitious; critics may question whether realistic targets are achievable
  • Specificity and accountability: The legislation is broad regarding "collaborative agreements" without defining measurable metrics, benchmarks, or enforcement mechanisms, making it difficult to assess success or hold officials accountable

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

Sign in to ask a question.