Asegurar e9 que los m e1s de $10 mil millones asignados para la reconstrucci f3n de la red el e9ctrica en Puerto Rico se utilicen de forma eficiente, garantizando que los proyectos de reconstrucci f3n avancen m e1s r e1pido y de manera transparente.
Ensure that more than $10 billion for Puerto Rico's electrical grid reconstruction is used efficiently and transparently.
Occurrences
Establecer e9 vistas p fablicas en el Congreso para asegurar que se ejecuten los proyectos de manera r e1pida y eficiente.
Evidence
Hernández and Sen. Cortez Masto urged DOE to reverse its decision to divert Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund money, warning that the change undermined the merit-based, transparent process that had selected solar and battery projects for vulnerable communities.
The bill introduced by Hernández would require a GAO study of LUMA Energy and Genera PR and specifically seeks to ensure transparent and efficient use of federal funds, reduce delays, establish clearer accountability in contracting and operations, and improve coordination for grid modernization and resilience.
Congress.gov shows H.R. 5432 was introduced by Resident Commissioner Hernández and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources, with no further action shown in the bill record.
Hernández joined a congressional letter alleging DOE had stripped solar and battery projects from Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund allocations and that reallocation decisions were being made behind closed doors, with lawmakers requesting a briefing by April 30, 2026.
Assessments
The record shows serious same-term oversight activity directly aligned with the promise: Hernandez introduced H.R. 5432 to require a GAO study and improve transparency and accountability around Puerto Rico grid funds, urged DOE to reverse allegedly nontransparent reallocations, and joined a 2026 investigation letter requesting briefings. However, the cited bill had only been introduced and referred with no further action, and the later letters indicate the transparency and efficient-use concerns remained ongoing rather than resolved. Because the promised end state was to ensure efficient and transparent use of more than $10 billion, not merely seek oversight, this was not delivered, though the effort badge is warranted.
Hernandez made concrete same-term oversight efforts, including introducing H.R. 5432 to require a GAO study of LUMA Energy and Genera PR and joining letters pressing DOE on transparency in Puerto Rico energy funding. However, the bill had not advanced beyond introduction and referral, and later evidence showed he was still investigating alleged nontransparent reallocations. The promised outcome of ensuring more than $10 billion in grid reconstruction funds were used efficiently and transparently had not been delivered.