The Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act directs the Secretary of the Army to evaluate Puerto Rico's water and wastewater systems to identify modernization needs and vulnerabilities. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Army Corps of Engineers must assess current infrastructure conditions, review ongoing federally authorized projects, and determine what improvements are needed to protect the island against natural disasters, droughts, and system failures. The legislation requires the Corps to submit a detailed report to Congress that includes recommendations for better coordination between federal and local agencies to speed up project completion. The bill affects Puerto Rico's residents and the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, which will be consulted during the assessment. While the bill itself does not specify direct funding amounts, it establishes a framework for prioritizing infrastructure improvements through coordinated federal action.
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