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Republican Majority Rejects Requests for Information on New Military Activities in Puerto Rico

2 updates over 5 days — last updated Jun 30, 2026

  1. Velázquez and AOC Lead Amendments to Demand Accountability for Increased US Military Activities in Puerto Rico

    via El Nuevo Día

    Democratic Congresswomen Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed amendments to the Defense Authorization Act to request reports on the increase in US military operations in Puerto Rico. Velázquez's amendment, co-sponsored by Ocasio-Cortez and others, would require a report from…

  2. Republican Majority Rejects Requests for Information on New Military Activities in Puerto Rico

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Republican majority on the House Rules Committee rejected proposals from Democratic congresswomen Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to request information on the increase in US military operations in Puerto Rico. The proposals were part of the defense spending authorization…