{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://hernandez.house.gov/media/press-releases/declaracion-del-comisionado-residente-pablo-jose-hernandez-sobre-la-aprobacion", "Declaraci\u00f3n del Comisionado Residente Pablo Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez sobre la Aprobaci\u00f3n en el Senado de la Inclusi\u00f3n Permanente del \u2018Rum Cover-Over\u2019 para Puerto Rico", "2025-07-01", "2025", "2025-07", "Democrat", "House", "PR", "Pablo Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez", "H001103", "hernandez.house.gov", "hernandez", "https://hernandez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 El Comisionado Residente de Puerto Rico, Pablo Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez, emiti\u00f3 la siguiente declaraci\u00f3n luego de que el Senado de los Estados Unidos aprobara y enmendara al H.R. 1, tambi\u00e9n conocido como el \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill Act\u201d, que restablece de manera permanente la tasa aumentada del \u2018rum cover-over\u2019 para Puerto Rico. La legislaci\u00f3n regresa ahora a la C\u00e1mara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos para su consideraci\u00f3n.\n\n\u201cTengo serias preocupaciones sobre varios aspectos del H.R. 1; no obstante, agradezco que el Senado acogiera el pedido que hicimos\u2014junto a la congresista Plaskett\u2014de incluir la disposici\u00f3n que restablece de manera permanente la tasa aumentada del rum cover-over para Puerto Rico y las Islas V\u00edrgenes de los Estados Unidos\u201d, dijo el comisionado residente. \u201cDesde el inicio de mi gesti\u00f3n, he priorizado este asunto por su impacto econ\u00f3mico directo en la isla, y continuar\u00e9 trabajando con colegas de ambos partidos para adelantar iniciativas que beneficien al pueblo de Puerto Rico. Exhorto a mis colegas en la C\u00e1mara a que mantengan este lenguaje en el proyecto de ley, tal como enmendado por el Senado\u201d.\n\nA principios de este mes, el Comisionado Residente y la congresista Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) exhortaron al liderato del Senado a incluir una disposici\u00f3n en el H.R. 1 para restablecer la tasa aumentada del \u201crum cover-over\u201d para Puerto Rico y las Islas V\u00edrgenes de los Estados Unidos.\n\nSe espera que la disposici\u00f3n del Senado para la restauraci\u00f3n permanente de la tasa aumentada del rum cover-over provea un aumento de m\u00e1s de $110 millones por encima de los $400 millones que el Gobierno de Puerto Rico recibe anualmente en la actualidad. Estos fondos apoyan prioridades cr\u00edticas en la isla, incluyendo desarrollo econ\u00f3mico, recuperaci\u00f3n ante desastres y otros servicios p\u00fablicos esenciales.\n\nAdem\u00e1s, la disposici\u00f3n ayuda a garantizar que los patronos cubiertos, en particular los fabricantes de ron, puedan continuar operando en Puerto Rico. Al incluir estas disposiciones en el proyecto de ley del Senado, esta legislaci\u00f3n respalda la retenci\u00f3n de empleos en la manufactura local y asegura que las operaciones permanezcan en Puerto Rico.\n\nEl 22 de mayo de 2025, la C\u00e1mara de Representantes aprob\u00f3 el H.R. 1 y, desde entonces, el Senado ha trabajado en varias versiones del paquete de reconciliaci\u00f3n. Con la aprobaci\u00f3n del Senado, la C\u00e1mara de Representantes ahora votar\u00e1 sobre la legislaci\u00f3n. Si la C\u00e1mara lo aprueba, el H.R. 1 ser\u00e1 enviado al escritorio del Presidente para su firma.\n\n###\n\nSenate amendment to H.R. 1 now returns to the House of Representatives for consideration\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Pablo Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez, issued the following statement after the United States Senate passed and amended H.R. 1, also known as the \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill Act,\u201d which permanently restores the increased rum cover-over rate for Puerto Rico. The legislation now returns to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.\n\n\u201cI have serious concerns about various aspects of H.R. 1; nonetheless, I appreciate that the Senate took up the request we made\u2014together with Congresswoman Plaskett\u2014to include the provision that permanently restores the enhanced rum cover-over rate for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,\u201d said the Resident Commissioner. \u201cFrom the beginning of my term, I have prioritized this issue because of its direct economic impact on the island, and I will continue working with colleagues from both parties to advance initiatives that benefit the people of Puerto Rico. I urge my colleagues in the House to keep this language in the bill as amended by the Senate.\u201d\n\nEarlier this month, the Resident Commissioner and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) urged Senate leadership to include a provision in H.R. 1 to restore the enhanced rum cover-over rate for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.\n\nThe Senate\u2019s provision for the permanent restoration of the enhanced rum cover-over rate is expected to provide an increase of over $110 million above the current $400 million received annually to the Puerto Rico Government. These funds support critical priorities on the island, including economic development, disaster recovery, and other essential public services.\n\nAdditionally, the provision helps ensure that covered employers, particularly rum manufacturers, can continue operating in Puerto Rico. By including these provisions in the Senate bill, this legislation supports the retention of local manufacturing jobs and ensures that operations remain in Puerto Rico.\n\nOn May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives approved H.R. 1 and since then the Senate has worked on various versions of the reconciliation package. With Senate approval, the House of Representatives will now vote on the legislation. If approved by the House, H.R. 1 will be sent to the President\u2019s desk for signature.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://hernandez.house.gov/media/press-releases/declaracion-del-comisionado-residente-pablo-jose-hernandez-sobre-la-aprobacion"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0794401168823242, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}