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Issue Position: Puerto Rico

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2020
Issues: National Security Environment

In Congress, I fought for and voted for the Disaster Relief package for Puerto Rico and Florida which provided $4 billion for Puerto Rico and $5 billion for Central Florida.

When President Trump wanted to pull out food and water aid going to Puerto Rico, I led the effort to ensure these basic necessities continued to reach Puerto Ricans on the island by leading a Congressional letter with 50 co-signers to FEMA Administrator Long.

The Trump administration has tried to get rid of these program many times but I continue pressuring the administration by bringing sustained public and media attention to these issues. I also have fought for months to get FEMA lease vouchers approved in the face of major opposition from the Trump administration.

I will continue to fight for the Island's recovery from Hurricane Maria for as long as it takes to get the job done. And I will work to make the Puerto Ricans who have relocated to Florida feel welcome.


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