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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Puerto Rico Financial Oversight
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript record of a February 2, 2016, U.S. House subcommittee hearing regarding the potential creation of a financial authority to manage Puerto Rico's economic stability. The hearing featured testimony from economic experts, former government officials, and policy advocates.
The hearing explored the legislative framework for a federal oversight authority to manage Puerto Rico's debt and economic recovery, which directly impacts the island's fiscal autonomy and public service funding.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Residents of Puerto Rico
The proposed financial authority would oversee the island's fiscal management and economic policy decisions.
U.S. Congress
The legislative body responsible for drafting and passing the bill to establish the oversight authority.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on February 2, 2016, by the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
- The primary topic was the proposed establishment of a 'Puerto Rico Financial Stability and Economic Growth Authority'.
- The hearing included testimony from five expert witnesses representing academia, legal practice, and non-profit advocacy.
- The session was conducted under the 114th Congress, Second Session.
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- The hearing took place in the Longworth House Office Building, room 1334.
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Precursor to PROMESA
This hearing served as a foundational legislative discussion for the eventual passage of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA).
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