Pelosi to Lead Delegation to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Statement

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced that she will lead a Congressional delegation visit to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands focusing on hurricane recovery efforts, beginning Thursday, July 26.

"Nearly one year after the hurricanes hit, the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are still struggling to heal, rebuild and recover from these horrific disasters," said Leader Pelosi. "The suffering endured by our fellow Americans on the islands in the months following the hurricanes has been a challenge to the conscience of our nation. We must do better to prevent the loss of life, expedite the recovery, and prepare for the next storm."

"Democrats are traveling to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to listen, to learn and to shine a light on this crisis," continued Leader Pelosi. "Our delegation will visit with working families, local officials and leaders, faith groups and community groups to discuss the steps that remain to be taken to put our fellow Americans back on the road to recovery. We are committed to ensuring that every community devastated by the hurricanes will receive the assistance they need, particularly as we face fresh threats from this year's hurricane season."

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