This resolution would press federal leaders to speed up Hurricane Maria recovery work in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It would also call for stronger power, health care, and other basic systems before future storms. It would not create a new law or new funding by itself.
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Recognizing the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria's destruction of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Latest action on H.Res. 724: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who still face problems tied to Hurricane Maria and later storms. It also matters to federal disaster agencies and lawmakers because it asks them to move recovery money faster and focus on stronger infrastructure.
Why this matters: Years after Hurricane Maria, many people still deal with weak power, slow rebuilding, and strained health care. This resolution would not fix those problems on its own. But it would keep federal attention on recovery needs and press agencies and lawmakers to act faster with funds that have already been approved.
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Officially: Recognizing the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria's destruction of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.
This resolution would press federal leaders to speed up Hurricane Maria recovery work in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It would also call for stronger power, health care, and other basic systems before future storms. It would not create a new law or new funding by itself.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HRES724. Modern Action explains Recognizing the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria's destruction of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands. in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Sitting in Economic Development
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (9/17/2025)
House Floor Vote
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