Sharp Board Response to Democratic Lawmakers
The PROMESA Financial Board (FOMB) recently sent a strong reply to six of the 34 congressional Democrats who wrote a critical letter to the board… Read More »Sharp Board Response to Democratic Lawmakers
Kirsten Gillibrand
Senators Introduce Bill to Cancel Puerto Rico’s Debt
On the day set aside to celebrate Puerto Rico’s constitution, a group of U.S. senators introduced a bill to forgive Puerto Rico’s debt. Puerto Rico… Read More »Senators Introduce Bill to Cancel Puerto Rico’s Debt
Panel to Investigate Hurricane Maria Response Proposed
A group of four Democratic members of Congress led by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation to create a national commission to investigate… Read More »Panel to Investigate Hurricane Maria Response Proposed
Democratic Senators Encourage Senate Leaders to Provide “True Disaster Relief” for Puerto Rico
A group of U.S. senators led by Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has written to Senate leaders requesting them to “address the deficiencies” in House-passed disaster relief… Read More »Democratic Senators Encourage Senate Leaders to Provide “True Disaster Relief” for Puerto Rico
Chairman Brady Promises Tax Help for Puerto Rico – But Later
Congressional leaders announced today a deal on a landmark federal tax reform proposal that restructures both corporate and individual income tax obligations but does not… Read More »Chairman Brady Promises Tax Help for Puerto Rico – But Later
Sanders leads Congressional Democrats in Introducing Bill for Puerto Rico Rebuild
On Tuesday, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) accompanied by Senators Blumenthal (D-CT), Gillibrand (D-NY), Warren (D-MA), and Markey (D-MA), Representatives Velazquez (D-NY), Plaskett (D-VI), and Soto… Read More »Sanders leads Congressional Democrats in Introducing Bill for Puerto Rico Rebuild
Gillibrand Leads Senators Asking for Nutritional Assistance for Puerto Rico
In September, eight U.S. senators, led by New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D), wrote to Secretary Purdue of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)… Read More »Gillibrand Leads Senators Asking for Nutritional Assistance for Puerto Rico
Schumer and Leahy Urge “Full Force of Federal Government” in Disaster Relief
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) wrote to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director… Read More »Schumer and Leahy Urge “Full Force of Federal Government” in Disaster Relief
Sen. Gillibrand and Rep. Bordallo Urge Fair and Adequate Funding for Puerto Rico and Other U.S. Terriories
On October 31, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representative Madeleine Bordallo spoke regarding aid to Puerto Rico. Gillibrand, on the senate floor, emphasizes the need… Read More »Sen. Gillibrand and Rep. Bordallo Urge Fair and Adequate Funding for Puerto Rico and Other U.S. Terriories