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Puerto Rico has, through the ballot box, exercised its right to self-determination, rejected the current territorial status, and voted for statehood.

As the island's sole representative in Congress, I have introduced multiple bills to achieve this and will continue to advance these efforts.

Are we going to ignore the will of the voters on the island and pretend that we know better than them?

We must respect Puerto Rico's vote and support H.R. 1522, because statehood will guarantee full and permanent equality for the 3.2 million citizens living on the island.

Gonzalez-Colon, Hon. Jenniffer, a Resident Commissioner in Congress from the Territory of Puerto Rico.

WRD would like to thank the Committee for hosting a hearing on this important issue.

It has become clear that NAP is one of the first programs my constituents turn to during the aftermath of an emergency or crisis.

NAP is one of the top assistance programs for needy constituents on the Island.

I am an original cosponsor of H.R. 2011, known as the WIC Act of 2021, which would expand eligibility and address specific gaps in nutritional assistance for postpartum women and young children.

I respectfully request you continue working alongside my office as we develop a path towards a viable transition to SNAP.

True relief and proper assistance can only be achieved with a transition to SNAP.

The program cannot automatically accommodate sudden increases in demand and, as a result, we have to turn to Congress.

NAP cannot automatically adjust to fluctuations in demand, including those related to emergencies.

Puerto Rico does not participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, like their counterparts in the states.

I will also submit to the record other further questions.

Mr. Chairman, I just want to introduce to the record the book of 'The De Facto Incorporated, U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico' of Mr. Gregorio Igartua.

I agree that Congress should act, and then the Court will follow.

It is crucial that Congress go beyond just renouncing the Insular Cases and use its constitutional power