Congress should authorize the Puerto Rico government to offer the credits through its local tax system, with the Federal Government reimbursing the territory government for the lost revenue.

I have spoken with Speaker Ryan, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop, and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte.

My constituents are hurting and they are seeking a hand up, not a hand out.

The burden is on the government of Puerto Rico to make the case that this agreement is in the best interests of the American citizens of Puerto Rico.

It is absolutely clear that there must be a larger role for the private sector in developing Puerto Rico's energy system.

With strong leadership and smart planning, Puerto Rico can do a much better job harnessing the power of the sun, the wind, and the water.

This legislative package should also provide Puerto Rico with more equitable treatment under key Federal spending programs like Medicaid and Medicare.

Congress should treat Puerto Rico equally under LIHEAP, which helps households pay their electric bills.

PREPA must undertake a smart and serious capital improvement program to modernize its generation, transmission and distribution system.

I believe that Speaker Ryan and his fellow Republican leaders recognize that I am a pragmatic legislator that is open to principled compromise.

PREPA must diversify its fuel supply, reducing reliance on petroleum and boosting use of natural gas and renewable energy.

As my colleagues are aware, the heavily indebted U.S. territory of Puerto Rico is ensnared in a severe economic crisis. My constituents are not responsible for this crisis, but they are its primary victims. I know they would prefer to…

Puerto Rico's status is not an abstract or theoretical problem. It is a moral, social, and political wrong with the crushing practical consequences for the American citizens I represent.

While I am open to Federal oversight, I oppose Federal control. If Puerto Rico is better governed at the local level and receives fair treatment at the Federal level, we can overcome our challenges.

the best estimates that my office has obtained for the EITC, full application of EITC in Puerto Rico is roughly $500 million

Yes. And since the Senator raises the issue, or it has been raised, the issue of audits, let me say that Congress has the authority, this committee has jurisdiction to require GAO to do annual audits of the Puerto Rico government and…

I join the Treasury Department, the National Economic Council, and HHS in urging Congress to enact a legislative package for Puerto Rico.

The Federal Government should now speak with equal force about the need to correct its immoral and illogical policy toward Puerto Rico.