Lobbying for, against PROMESA heats up in U.S. Senate
June 24, 2016
Lobbying efforts both for and against the approval of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) bill at the Senate gained steam in Washington Thursday, with public- and private-sector representatives making their case with U.S. Senators.
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Water rate hike looms as lawmakers clash on PRASA bill
June 23, 2016
A yet undefined increase on water rates for residential and commercial customers could come as early as mid-July, if lawmakers are unable to move a bill authorizing financing mechanisms for the cash-strapped Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, agency officials said Wednesday.
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US House committee OKs bill protecting P.R. investors
June 17, 2016
The House Committee on Financial Services approved Thursday legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) to close a decades-old loophole that has caused significant financial losses for many Puerto Rican investors and retirees.
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US House clears PROMESA Act with amendments
June 10, 2016
Following an all-day session, the U.S. House passed H.R. 5278, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (“PROMESA”) on Thursday, with a bipartisan vote of 297-127 and a number of amendments.
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PROMESA advances to House floor; CNE won’t endorse
May 26, 2016
The PROMESA Act (H.R. 5278), the bill aimed to address Puerto Rico’s debt crisis, passed in the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Wednesday with bipartisan support from lawmakers.
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‘PROMESA’ bill up for U.S. House Committee vote today
May 25, 2016
H.R. 5278, also known as the “Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act,” which seeks to establish an Oversight Board to assist the government of Puerto Rico and its agencies in managing its public finances, will move for a vote by members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources today, when nearly two dozen amendments will be considered.
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U.S. Congress submits revised Puerto Rico legislation
May 19, 2016
The U.S. House of Representatives submitted late Wednesday H.R. 5278, the “Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act,” which includes several revisions to the original bill proposing an oversight board and a debt-restructuring framework for the island.
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DOJ, FTC urge P.R. to expand scope of optometrist duties
May 19, 2016
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the staff of the Federal Trade Commission issued a joint statement Wednesday encouraging the Puerto Rican legislature to consider expanding the services that optometrists can provide.
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Governor, private sector lobby directly with Ryan
May 12, 2016
Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla and members of the island’s private sector held meetings with key lawmakers in Congress, including U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, to discuss the bill that would address the Commonwealth’s fiscal crisis.
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U.S. Republican lawmakers release oversight board bill
April 13, 2016
The House Committee on Natural Resources released H.R. 4900, the “Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act” (known as PROMESA), co-sponsored by Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) and Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI).
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Contractors rally in favor of PRASA revitalization bill
March 1, 2016
A cross section of local contractors lobbied Monday at the Capitol for the approval of the bill that would give the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority access to the bond market saying, “a vote against the bill is a vote in favor of a water rate hike.”
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Bankers Assoc. backs approval of PREPA overhaul bill
February 1, 2016
The Puerto Rico Bankers Association has called upon the legislature for the prompt approval of the Puerto Rico Electrical Power Authority Revitalization Act, which will enable the public corporation to complete the necessary restructuring process.
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PREPA overhaul bill ‘mortal blow’ for citizens, industry
January 11, 2016
A group of representatives for Puerto Rican consumers, businesses, industries, and workers warned Sunday that the legislative approval of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revitalization Act will deliver “a mortal blow” to the island’s already critical economic situation.
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Gov. García-Padilla submits bill to overhaul PREPA
November 5, 2015
Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla on Thursday submitted a bill to the legislature that proposes a sweeping overhaul of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, with the goal of “providing clean and reliable energy at the lowest possible cost.”
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Congresswoman files bill to crack down on hedge funds
November 5, 2015
Legislation authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) aims to significantly strengthen reporting requirements for hedge funds, large privately organized, pooled investment vehicles not available to the public whose primary investors are wealthy individuals or institutions.
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