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Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act

5/23/2025, 2:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 1656

The bill, designated as S. 1656 in the 119th Congress, aims to provide compensation to specific residents of Vieques, Puerto Rico, for the military readiness usage of the island and includes provisions for other purposes.

Current Status of Bill S 1656

Bill S 1656 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2025. Bill S 1656 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2025.  Bill S 1656's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1656

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1656

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1656

A bill to provide compensation to certain residents of the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, for the use of such island for military readiness, and for other purposes.
A bill to provide compensation to certain residents of the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, for the use of such island for military readiness, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Azrael Hudson

552

9 months ago

I fully support this bill and believe it will have a positive impact on the community. It is important to prioritize the recovery and redevelopment of Vieques for the well-being of its residents and the environment.