Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 55, also known as the "Recognizing the need for a sustainable, economically viable, and fair debt restructuring plan for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address the financial challenges faced by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and develop a plan to restructure its debt in a sustainable and fair manner.
The bill recognizes the importance of ensuring that PREPA, which provides electricity to the residents of Puerto Rico, remains financially stable and able to meet the energy needs of the island. It acknowledges that the current debt burden of PREPA is unsustainable and poses a threat to the economic viability of the authority.
The legislation calls for the development of a debt restructuring plan that is economically viable and fair to all parties involved. This plan would aim to reduce the debt burden of PREPA while ensuring that the authority remains financially solvent and able to provide reliable electricity services to the people of Puerto Rico.
Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 55 seeks to address the financial challenges faced by PREPA in a thoughtful and non-partisan manner, with the goal of developing a sustainable and fair debt restructuring plan that will benefit both the authority and the people of Puerto Rico.