Larson Meets with Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló

Statement

Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after speaking with Governor Ricardo Rosselló of Puerto Rico. They discussed the recovery process from Hurricane Maria and the path forward for the island to ensure that our fellow Americans are getting the full assistance they need.

"After speaking with Governor Rosselló this morning, I was further encouraged by his tenacity as he continues to fight for Puerto Rico's recovery. I will continue to work with him along with the many community members and leaders in my district whose families were affected, as well as other leaders across the state, like the President of Central Connecticut State University, Dr. Zulma Toro, to ensure we are doing everything we can for those impacted on the island and those displaced because of the storm. These joint efforts represent how we can best ensure that our fellow Americans can successfully rebuild their lives after this disaster," said Larson.

Congressman Larson wrote a letter last fall to the President expressing his desire for immediate action to assist the island. The Congressman also sat down and spoke with his Republican colleague, Commissioner Jennifer Gonzalez-Colon of Puerto Rico, last November on the specific needs of Puerto Rico and how both the public and private sectors can work together to ensure a coordinated recovery effort. In addition, the Congressman has been speaking and meeting with groups in Hartford like the SAMA, the Center for Latino Progress, Family Life Education, the Hispanic Federation, and CREC Hurricane Relief Center. In February, Larson voted in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act, which included $89.3 billion in disaster relief funding, including aid for vital infrastructure recovery in Puerto Rico.

In March Congressman Larson met with families displaced by Hurricane Maria at the Red Roof Inn in Hartford. And, next week he will have a meeting with FEMA, HUD, CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Disaster Case Managers and local support staff to address the ongoing needs of the survivors.

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