Carmelo Ríos Santiago presented analysis showing 45% of Puerto Rico renter households spend over 30% of income on rent, and 30% spend over 50% of income on rent. ^[1] Senate Vice President Carmelo Ríos Santiago led a multisectoral roundtable in Puerto Rico to address affordable rental housing access. ^[2] Senate Bill 1601 would allow bidders with valid pre-approved mortgage certification to participate in judicial auctions ^[3] Senator Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez of Ponce District introduced Puerto Rico Senate Bill 1601 to modify Law 210-2015 ^[4] Public Housing Administration administrator Juan Rosario stated Section 8 rental subsidy calculation parameters were increased from 92% to 122%, placing the program at 97.7% of its allocated budget and halting new voucher issuance. ^[5] Current Law 210-2015 requires full immediate payment from the winning bidder at judicial property auctions ^[6] Under the proposed rule, winning auction bidders will only pay a 5% deposit at the time of auction ^[7]