Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico
Pablo José Hernández
Position · −0.51
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Committees
- Homeland Security
- Natural Resources
- Bills on
- Health
- Energy
- Government Operations and Politics
- Age
- 35
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Bottom line
Where Hernández Rivera has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Homeland Security · 10th in seniority on the minority side
- Natural Resources · 10th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2261 Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Hernández Rivera’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Hernández Rivera breaks with Democrats
MethodHernández Rivera has voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this Congress.
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Hernández Rivera broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as… | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as… | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as… | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as… | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as… | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address | Nay |
| Dec 18, 2025 | SPEED ActOn Agreeing to the Amendment · Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act or the SPEED Act | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Hernández Rivera is saying
All 50 statements and posts-
Comisionado Residente amplía la discusión del futuro de Medicaid al sector hospitalario
Discussed Medicaid program changes and healthcare system stability with Puerto Rico hospital sector.
HealthAI-read
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Comisionado Residente responsabiliza al Gobierno por el alza en la luz y presenta alternativas
Criticized Puerto Rico government for 18% electricity rate increase and proposed four relief alternatives.
“Hoy las familias puertorriqueñas empiezan a pagar 18% más por la luz, y no es por mala suerte. Es el resultado de una reconstrucción lenta, de plantas averiadas y de un sistema que depende de una sola empresa para recibir el gas. La gente no puede seguir pagando los errores de otros”
Fuel PricesAI-read
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Introduced bill to increase audits of federal contractors' small business subcontracting commitments.
“Si una compañía recibe un contrato federal y se compromete a darle oportunidades a pequeños negocios, debemos asegurarnos de que ese compromiso se cumpla. En Puerto Rico, eso significa saber si nuestras pequeñas empresas están teniendo una oportunidad real de participar en el trabajo que generan los contratos…”
Small Business ContractingAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10622
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Comisionado Residente anuncia más de $27 millones para programas de Head Start en Puerto Rico
Announced $27.2 million in federal Head Start funding for Puerto Rico early childhood programs.
“Head Start es una inversión en el futuro de nuestros niños. Seguiremos trabajando para que estos programas tengan los recursos que necesitan y puedan continuar apoyando a las familias de Puerto Rico”
EducationAI-read
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Comisionado Residente lleva a cabo el Service Academy Day 2026
Held Service Academy Day event for Puerto Rican students interested in military education.
“Muchos jóvenes tienen el talento y la disciplina para estudiar en una de estas academias, pero si no conocen el proceso, la oportunidad se pierde. Por eso nuestra oficina de Distrito en Caguas tiene la responsabilidad de proveer las herramientas a estos jóvenes y que sepan que desde Puerto Rico también se puede llegar…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Announced $28.4 million in FEMA mitigation funds for Puerto Rico disaster preparedness projects.
“Estos fondos federales apoyan el trabajo que Puerto Rico necesita para fortalecer su preparación y reducir riesgos ante futuros desastres. Vamos a continuar impulsando el acceso a estos recursos y dando seguimiento para que se conviertan en proyectos concretos para Puerto Rico.”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Hernández Rivera voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Bills, 119th Congress
All 32 sponsored billsSponsored 32 (House median 25) · cosponsored 220 (median 289), 56 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Energy, Government Operations and Politics.
- H.R. 10622 PROMISE for Small Businesses ActIntroduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10441 Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Completion Act of 2026Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10275 Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9595 Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto Medal of Honor ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9246 Puerto Rico Democratic Self Determination ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5168 Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness ActAdjusts nutrition assistance funding fairness for Puerto Rico. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced May 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6441 Puerto Rico Postal Equity Act of 2025Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1697 Child Tax Credit Relief for Puerto Rican Families ActTaxation · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces & National Security | 36 | 8% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 24 | 4% |
| Agriculture and Food | 9 | 44% |
| Education | 4 | 25% |
| Environmental Protection | 3 | 0% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 3 | 67% |
| Health | 1 | 100% |
How often Hernández Rivera voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DSuzanne BonamiciOR-1100%agreement
- DJulia BrownleyCA-26100%agreement
- DAndré CarsonIN-7100%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Hernández Rivera most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Hernández Rivera’s campaign raised $862K: $787K (91%) from individuals and $74K (9%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $542K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Hernández Rivera
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 27.
- Democrats Win Fund Action Independent PAC
- Boston Scientific Corporate PAC
- CHC Bold PAC Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Hernández Rivera this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inHernández Rivera’s own leadership PAC: Popular Hope & Renewal PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, PR-ALDemocrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- Puerto Rico
- District
- At large
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 35
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2615
1419 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Caguas
- Website
- hernandez.house.gov
- 61569891687422
- reppablojose
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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