Legislative alert

P.C. 1115

The bill that would eliminate the Minimum Wage Commission. Filed in February 2026 by Rep. Roberto López Román (PNP), it seeks to repeal Law 47-2021 and hand exclusive control over Puerto Rico's minimum wage back to the Legislature. The House passed it in June 2026, and it now heads to the Senate.

$10.50/hr

Current minimum wage

$7.25/hr

Before Law 47-2021

+20

Organizations opposed

What PC 1115 would do

Eliminate the Minimum Wage Evaluation Commission (CESM)

The independent, multi-sector, technical body tasked with reviewing the minimum wage every two years using objective economic data would disappear.

Return control to the Legislature

Future increases would depend on political votes instead of technical analysis, exposing them to business lobbying and election cycles.

Freeze future wage reviews

Without the CESM, there would be no guaranteed mechanism to periodically review the minimum wage. Workers could wait decades for an increase.

Why what Law 47-2021 achieved matters

Proven positive outcomes

Since Law 47-2021 took effect, production increased, labor participation rose, unemployment fell to historic lows, and poverty dropped by roughly 3%. None of the negative effects predicted by opposing groups materialized.

“This bill isn't a reform, it's a hijacking of wage justice. PC 1115 wants workers to wait decades again to see a raise.”
— José Rodríguez Vélez, Movimiento Solidario Sindical

Who opposes it

+20 unionsColegio de Abogados y Abogadas de PRAsociación de Economistas de PRIndependent economistsUGTSPTCPTInstituto de Relaciones del TrabajoUAWCommunity organizationsAmong others

Passed by the House, now headed to the Senate

On June 23, 2026, the House passed P.C. 1115 (32 votes), eliminating the Minimum Wage Evaluation Commission. The amended version keeps only a temporary one-year board to advise on agricultural, exempt, and tipped workers. The measure now moves to the Senate, which must pass it before it can become law. The Senate is the next fight.

Legislative history

Feb 6, 2026Filed in the House

Feb 9Referred to the Labor and Labor Affairs Committee

Mar 11Public hearing (Hearing Room #6)

Apr 221st report approved with amendments

Apr 27Scheduled for floor vote; withdrawn, returned to committee (no vote)

May 11Second public hearing (Hearing Room #3)

May 18Committee executive session

May 272nd report approved with amendments; withdrawn the next day

Jun 53rd report approved with amendments; sent to Calendars

Jun 23The House passes P.C. 1115 (32 votes) and sends it to the Senate

What does this mean?

The committee approved the bill three times; twice it was withdrawn before reaching the floor after labor organizations pressed to be heard in a public hearing, once over technical errors in the report. On June 23, 2026, the House finally passed it (32 votes), so the fight now moves to the Senate, which must approve it before it can become law. Months of public pressure slowed it down, and keeping it up is what can still stop it. Your email can make the difference.

Rally called

“Urgent: They're stealing our wage”

Thursday, June 11, 2026
4:00 p.m.
North side of the Capitol, San Juan

Called by more than 15 union and community organizations, including MVC, UAW, CPT, APPU, PIP, Taller Salud, and Construyamos Otro Acuerdo, among others.

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Write to your senator

The House already passed the bill; the Senate is next. Find your senators and let them know where you stand before it reaches a vote.

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Dear Senator, My name is [Your name] I am writing to ask you to vote against P.C. 1115, which the House has already passed. This bill would eliminate the Minimum Wage Evaluation Commission (CESM) and hand control over future minimum wage increases back to the Legislature, exposing them to political cycles and business lobbying instead of technical, data-driven review. Since Law 47-2021 took effect, production has increased, labor participation has risen, unemployment has fallen to historic lows, and poverty has dropped by roughly 3%. None of the negative effects predicted by opponents have materialized. I urge you to vote against P.C. 1115 and protect Puerto Rico's minimum wage process. Sincerely, [Your name]