House of Representatives

For nearly two months, House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez concealed information about the outside income earned by members of the House

Although the Senate disclosed which senators received income in addition to their salaries, the House did not provide the sworn statements in which lawmakers report those earnings.

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press warns that the proposed amendments would erode public access to government information and weaken accountability on the island.

The legislation restricts the right of access to public information. It would allow government agencies up to 50 business days to deliver documents exceeding 300 pages.

A bill that proposes protection and reparation measures for the children victims of femicide was presented by Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP, in Spanish) Rep. Denis Márquez on September 29.