Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to demand that Congress address Puerto Rico’s basic needs, particularly Medicaid funding, nutritional assistance and the high cost of electricity. "The American people gave Congress a mandate: focus on affordability and accountability," Hernández said during his remarks. The official said he will fight to make Puerto Rico’s priorities part of that agenda and called for closing the funding gaps in Medicaid and nutritional assistance, as well as tackling the energy cost crisis.
"The American people gave Congress a mandate: focus on affordability and accountability," Hernández said during his remarks.
The resident commissioner also called for combating corruption both in Puerto Rico and the United States. "Let’s demand that the corrupt be held accountable, both on the Island and in the continental United States," he said before his fellow legislators. The position continues the agenda Hernández presented on August 30, when he announced he would concentrate his efforts on solving fundamental problems such as water supply and electricity before pushing economic development initiatives.
This time, he broadened his demand to include health and food assistance among the matters he considers priorities for Puerto Rico in Congress.