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House Committee Advances 2026 Water Resources Development Act with Puerto Rico Provisions

2 updates over 6 days — last updated Jul 14, 2026

  1. Coamo Mayor Points to Unchecked Development as Cause of Water Problems

    via Primera Hora

    Juan Carlos García Padilla, the mayor of Coamo, has identified unchecked development as a key factor in Puerto Rico's water problems. He argues that the practice of connecting more clients to the water service without proper planning exacerbates the system's…

  2. House Committee Advances 2026 Water Resources Development Act with Puerto Rico Provisions

    via NotiCel

    Puerto Rico's Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives' Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation authorizing water infrastructure projects led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…