HR 1126
Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2021
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2021, aims to compensate residents of the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, who were affected by decades of military activities and subsequent environmental contamination. It establishes a process for individuals to receive monetary compensation if they suffered chronic illnesses linked to the military’s presence on the island. Furthermore, the bill outlines a plan for the Municipality of Vieques to receive funding and support to build a new medical facility and address ongoing health challenges on the island, including research and environmental remediation efforts.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] Rescom. González-Colón
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.