The Speaker has voting powers as it is elected amongst the own members of the House as established by Article III of the Constitution of Puerto Rico.

The current Speaker is Carlos Johnny Méndez, representative District 36 from the New Progressive Party The Speaker traces its history back to more than 125 years ago when the Foraker Act formally established the post on April 12, 1900.

[1] Internal rules adopted by the House through a simple resolution establish its definition, functions, responsibilities, and legal scope.

[2] Typically the Speaker is responsible for the observance and compliance of the House internal rules.

He also typically:[2] The Vice President of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico (commonly called the Speaker pro tempore) is the second highest-ranking officer of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico.