Who Can Vote in the 2020 Plebiscite?
The next Puerto Rico status vote will take place during the general election in November 2020. The U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in… Read More »Who Can Vote in the 2020 Plebiscite?
Luis Gutierrez
Roberto Clemente’s Home Considered for National Register of Historic Places
On Dec. 31, 1972, Roberto Clemente died in a plane crash as he was traveling to Nicaragua. The 38 year old baseball giant was delivering… Read More »Roberto Clemente’s Home Considered for National Register of Historic Places
Congressional Democrats Ask for Medical Support for Puerto Rico
Almost 60 Democratic Member of Congress sent a letter last week to U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and U.S. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)… Read More »Congressional Democrats Ask for Medical Support for Puerto Rico
Members of Congress Continue to Speak Out About Puerto Rico
On November 8, the following representatives offered remarks regarding the ongoing crisis in Puerto Rico in the House of Representatives: Rep. Luis Guitierrez (D-IL), Rep.… Read More »Members of Congress Continue to Speak Out About Puerto Rico
House Natural Resources Committee Examines Challenges in Puerto Rico’s Recovery
On November 7, the House Natural Resources Committee held an oversight hearing “Examining Challenges in Puerto Rico’s Recovery and the Role of the Financial Oversight… Read More »House Natural Resources Committee Examines Challenges in Puerto Rico’s Recovery
Congress Questions Whitefish Contract, Praises NOAA, Urges More Resources for Puerto Rico
Yesterday, members of Congress shared remarks about ongoing Huricane Maria relief efforts. In the Senate, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) spoke of historic injustices faced by Puerto… Read More »Congress Questions Whitefish Contract, Praises NOAA, Urges More Resources for Puerto Rico
Congress Discusses Puerto Rico Relief Efforts
On October 24, 2017, the Senate voted on national disaster relief legislation, and the following Senators gave statements regarding Puerto Rico: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY),… Read More »Congress Discusses Puerto Rico Relief Efforts
Members of Congress Recommend Steps to Get Puerto Rico Schools Back on Track
On October 24, 2017, members of Congress wrote a letter to Secretary of Education, Betsy Devos, and Director of Office of Management and Budget, Mick… Read More »Members of Congress Recommend Steps to Get Puerto Rico Schools Back on Track
Members of Congress Discuss Disaster Relief Legislation
Numerous Members of Congress have pledged they would treat the United States territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as equal partners to… Read More »Members of Congress Discuss Disaster Relief Legislation