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Senate and House of Representatives Reach Agreements on Over 20 Measures

6 updates over 11 days — last updated Jun 30, 2026

  1. Senate Approves Resolution to Investigate Secretary of State Francisco Domenech

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Puerto Rico Senate approved a resolution to investigate Secretary of State Francisco Domenech, following allegations made by former Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Sebastián Negrón Reichard. The investigation will be led by the Commission on Innovation, Reform, and Appointments…

  2. Senate Approves Notary Fee Structure That Would Increase Costs for Citizens

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Puerto Rico Senate has approved a new structure for notary fees, which would increase the cost of various everyday transactions for citizens, including affidavits for driver's licenses and property deeds. Senator Adrián González criticized the legislation, saying it would…

  3. Senate Extends 4% Preferential Tax Rate to Non-Resident US Citizens

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Puerto Rico Senate has amended Project 488 to extend the 4% preferential tax rate to non-resident US citizens, in addition to its original goal of equalizing the tax burden for local and foreign investors. Senator Adrián González Costa of…

  4. Senate Approves Judicial Reform, But It Remains Pending in the House of Representatives

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Puerto Rico Senate approved a bill to restructure the judiciary, despite opposition from minority parties who claim it's a 'democratic dismantling'. The bill, which passed with 18 votes in favor and 7 against, aims to resolve a historical debate…

  5. House of Representatives Taken to Court for Not Disclosing Extra-Legislative Income Information

    via Centro de Periodismo Investigativo

    The House of Representatives is being taken to court for not providing sworn statements from legislators regarding their extra-legislative income. Although the Senate disclosed which senators received additional income beyond their salaries, the House of Representatives did not provide this…

  6. Senate and House of Representatives Reach Agreements on Over 20 Measures

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Senate and House of Representatives have reached agreements on over 20 measures, which are now ready for consideration by Governor Jenniffer González. These measures include a range of topics, from women's protection to pet insurance. The agreements were reached…