On October 3, Senator Bill Nelson introduced S. 1907. His introductory remarks follow. A copy of the bill can be read by clicking here. Sen.… Read More »Senator Nelson Introduces Hurricane Relief Legislation
President Trump has received a lot of criticism for the slow federal response to the damage resulting from Hurricane Maria’s landfall in Puerto Rico. Hillary… Read More »Puerto Rico Suffers from Presidential Particularism
Members of Congress continued to express their support for Puerto Rico in remarks on Tuesday, October 3. In the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Minority… Read More »Members of Congress Continue to Discuss Relief for Puerto Rico
In response to the Hurricane Maria disaster that has devastated Puerto Rico, the territory’s federally-named Financial Oversight and Management Board has dropped its demand that… Read More »Board Changes Worker Furlough Plan, Steps up Pressure for Enhanced Federal Assistance
On Tuesday, the Resident Commissioner met with the Vice President to get help for Puerto Rico. The Vice President met with the Resident Commissioner and… Read More »Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González-Colón Urges Support for Puerto Rico
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, President Trump tweeted “Governor @RicardoRossello– We are with you and the people of Puerto Rico. Stay safe! #PRStrong.” Governor… Read More »Trump, Pence and Lawmakers Promise Support for Puerto Rico
Today is a somber day for Puerto Rico. This morning, the eye of hurricane Maria arrived to the island. Reports from the island already note… Read More »Washington Reacts to Hurricane Maria
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), a member of the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico, today introduced the Economic Mobility for Productive… Read More »Rubio Introduces Bill to Increase Wages in Puerto Rico
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) will serve on the bipartisan Congressional Task Force for Economic Growth in Puerto Rico, which was established by PROMESA, the Puerto… Read More »Sen. Marco Rubio Eager to Get Started on Economic Growth Task Force
