PJHR

Pablo José Hernández Rivera

Resident Commissioner

Profile

Pablo José Hernández Rivera is the current Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving since January 3, 2025. He is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party in Puerto Rico and the Democratic Party nationally. He is noted as the youngest Resident Commissioner in Puerto Rico's history.

Education
  • Lawyer and public policy professional; specific degrees and institutions not clearly documented in authoritative public bios.
Career Highlights
  • Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico in the U.S. House of Representatives (since January 3, 2025)
  • Attorney and public policy professional focusing on Puerto Rico's economic development and federal programs prior to election
  • First major elected position as Resident Commissioner
Notable Initiatives
  • Economic development and federal investment for Puerto Rico
  • Advocating for equity in federal programs for Puerto Rico
  • Infrastructure rebuilding and resilience
  • Representing a new generation as the youngest Resident Commissioner
Details

Party

Popular Democratic Party (Puerto Rico) / Democratic Party (National)

Born

May 11, 1991 · San Juan

Official Website

hernandez.house.gov
Verified Social

Confirmed via Wikidata (Q130997176).

Most personal facts are well-corroborated, with specific details on education and prior employment roles being less granular in primary sources.

Campaign Finance · 2024 cycle

AMIGOS DE PABLO JOSE · through 2024-12-31 · Federal (FEC) — Puerto Rico's only federal elected office.

Disclosure: figures reflect the most recent FEC filing (through 2024-12-31) for the 2024 cycle.

Receipts

$1,540,340

Disbursements

$1,528,373

Cash on Hand

$11,966

Individual $1,474,786 (96%)PAC $59,203 (4%)

Top contributors

LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC

WASHINGTON, DC

$5,000

CHC BOLD PAC

WASHINGTON, DC

$5,000

JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC

WASHINGTON, DC

$5,000

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL A

WASHINGTON, DC

$5,000

CHC BOLD PAC

WASHINGTON, DC

$5,000

FAIR SHOT PAC

WASHINGTON, DC

$5,000

VILLAMIL PAGANI, FELIX M

SAN JUAN, PR · SELF EMPLOYED

$3,300

TORRALBAS PINEDA, SALVADOR

SAN JUAN, PR · NOT EMPLOYED

$3,300

TORRALBAS, MARIA

CAROLINA, PR · NOT EMPLOYED

$3,300

SOUFFRONT, CARLOS A

MIAMI, FL · SOUFFRONT LAW, PLLC

$3,300
Source: Federal Election Commission (OpenFEC)