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Puerto Rico Housing Support: New Low-Income Family Definitions

This act changes how extremely low-income families are defined in Puerto Rico, potentially making it easier to access public housing. More residents in Puerto Rico may now qualify for housing assistance programs, directly impacting their finances and living stability.
Key points
Amends the definition of extremely low-income families in Puerto Rico to align with standards used in the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia.
May increase the number of Puerto Rico residents eligible for federal housing assistance programs, such as public housing.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7230
Sponsor: Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Puerto Rico Low-Income Housing Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7230.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Amends the definition of extremely low-income families in Puerto Rico to align with standards used in the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia.
  • May increase the number of Puerto Rico residents eligible for federal housing assistance programs, such as public housing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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