Pablo José Hernández
1419 Longworth House Office Building (202) 225-2615 Official site
As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Held now, including subcommittees
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 33 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Health 5
- Emergency Management 4
- Energy 4
- Armed Forces and National Security 3
- Government Operations and Politics 3
- Agriculture and Food 1
- Animals 1
- Arts, Culture, Religion 1
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 33.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Darren Soto 8
- Nydia M. Velázquez 8
- Ritchie Torres 7
- John B. Larson 6
- Nellie Pou 5
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 5
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 22, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 22, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 22, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 22, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 21, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 21, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 21, 2026 |
| HR 8800 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | No | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 10874 | Medicare Low Income Subsidy Equality Act of 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | Oct 22, 2026 |
| HR 10622 | PROMISE for Small Businesses Act | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. | Sep 28, 2026 |
| HR 10441 | Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Completion Act of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | Sep 16, 2026 |
| HR 10275 | Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | Sep 3, 2026 |
| HR 9595 | Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto Medal of Honor Act | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | Jul 6, 2026 |
| HR 9246 | Puerto Rico Democratic Self Determination Act | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | Jun 10, 2026 |
| HR 7829 | Disaster Aid Without Delay Act of 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. | Mar 6, 2026 |
| HR 7696 | AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection. | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 4206 | CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | Oct 8, 2025 |
| HR 4731 | Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | Oct 6, 2025 |
| HR 1340 | More Homes on the Market Act | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | Oct 3, 2025 |
| HR 5656 | To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses, and for other purposes. | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. | Sep 30, 2025 |
| HR 4482 | Stop NOAA Closures Act | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. | Sep 30, 2025 |
| HRES 784 | Recognizing the value of coffee to the United States and expressing support for September 29, 2025, to be designated as "National Coffee Day". | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Sep 30, 2025 |
| HRES 748 | Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism. | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | Sep 19, 2025 |
| HRES 746 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents. | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 19, 2025 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Honoring the Veterans of Puerto Rico | Written statement |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Recognizing Puerto Rico's 2026 United States Presidential Scholars | Written statement |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico | Written statement |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Honoring Grupo Guayacan, Inc. on Its 30th Anniversary | Written statement |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Honoring the Centennial of the College of Business Administration of the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus | Written statement |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Prioritizing Basics in Puerto Rico | House floor |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Honoring Colonel Charles L. Decker Upon His Retirement from the United States Army Corps of Engineers | Written statement |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Honoring Colonel John D. Samples Upon His Retirement from the United States Army | Written statement |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security Committee | Member | Jan 14, 2025 to Present | H.Res. 40 |
| Counterterrorism and Intelligence | Member | Listed Mar 2025 to present | Hearing, Mar 2025 |
| Emergency Management and Technology | Member | Listed Mar 2025 to present | Hearing, Mar 2025 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Committee | Member | Jan 15, 2025 to Present | H.Res. 44 |
| Indian and Insular Affairs | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Oversight and Investigations | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
Office spending
What this member's House office spent each year from its allowance, including interns, from the House's quarterly Statement of Disbursements. Beside it, the typical office: the median across every member that year.
| Year | Total | Staff pay | Travel | Rent and utilities | Printing | Other | Typical office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to Jun | $952,713 | $804,594 | $61,513 | $17,378 | $16 | $9,015 | $60,196 | – |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | $1.6 million | $112,375 | $119,091 | $86 | $230,253 | $340,210 | $1.9 million |
Years run from January 3. Bills for a year are often paid early the next year, so a recent year can still grow. Staff pay is the office's total; individual salaries are not shown here.
The district
Who lives in PR‑At large, as drawn for the 119th Congress, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the state and the nation.
PR 3,184,835 · U.S. 341,784,859
PR $29,272 · U.S. $84,780
PR 47.3 · U.S. 39.5
PR 35.3% · U.S. 11.8%
| People | District | PR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,184,835 | 3,184,835 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 47.3±0.2 | 47.3 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 14.2% | 14.2% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 26.1%±0.1% | 26.1% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 2,700,113±4,578 | 2,700,113 | 249,178,715 |
| Race and ethnicity | District | PR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.0%±0.2% | 99.0% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1% | 0.6% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1% | 0.1% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1% | 0.1% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | District | PR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,272±$654 | $29,272 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $20,203±$382 | $20,203 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 35.3%±0.8% | 35.3% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5%±0.6% | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 5.9%±0.4% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 28.5±0.5 | 28.5 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 8.4%±0.6% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 1.3%±0.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 20.2%±0.8% | 20.2% | 24.4% |
| Housing | District | PR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing units | 1,629,422±11,278 | 1,629,422 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 69.5%±0.8% | 69.5% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $152,800±$1,837 | $152,800 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $593±$19 | $593 | $1,557 |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the district as drawn when the survey was taken. The map is at the top of the page.
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
