Representative Pablo José Hernández, Democratic from Puerto Rico

Pablo José Hernández

Representative · Puerto Rico · Democrat

Pablo José Hernández

Biography
Pablo José Hernández is the youngest Resident Commissioner in Puerto Rico's history, elected to the 119th Congress for a four-year term beginning January 3, 2025. Born in San Juan in 1991, he won the highest vote total of any official on the 2024 Puerto Rico ballot. A graduate of Harvard (A.B., 2013) and Stanford Law (J.D., 2017) — where he worked with the Immigrants' Rights Clinic — Hernández previously clerked at the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico. He focuses on economic development, equity in federal programs, and infrastructure. He serves on the House Committees on Homeland Security — the first Resident Commissioner to do so — and Natural Resources, and caucuses with the Democratic Party as a Popular Democrat (PPD).
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2025–Present

    Represented Puerto Rico (at-large district) for 1 term.

  • Assistant Secretary of Federal and International Affairs, Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico

    Served in the party’s leadership as assistant secretary for federal and international affairs prior to his election as resident commissioner.

Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National Security12%
Emergency Management6%
Agriculture and Food6%
Public Lands and Natural Resources6%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Pablo José Hernández's record in Congress.

  • Higher Education Advocacy

    Championed initiatives to increase funding and support for the University of Puerto Rico system.

  • Student Rights Legislation

    Authored and promoted legislation to protect student rights and improve campus safety across Puerto Rico.

  • Public Health Access

    Supported measures to expand access to mental health services for university students.

  • Transparency in Governance

    Advocated for increased transparency and accountability in university administrative processes.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Natural Resources
  • House Committee on Homeland Security

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