The bill is called Improving the Treatment of U.S. Territories Under the Federal Health Care Programs.
A failure now would ultimately result in a Puerto Rican financial crisis that could become a drag to our entire economy.
We need to have a solution soon, because we are running out of money.
Legislation to address IPPS for Puerto Rico is offered by Senator Schumer and other Members of this Committee, as part of a broader package ...
Congress should pass legislation granting Puerto Rico the right to declare Chapter 9 bankruptcy or another orderly and fair alternative.
There is no principled basis to treat Puerto Rico hospitals under the Medicare IPPS as Puerto Rico residents pay the Medicare payroll tax ju...
I strenuously oppose any effort to exempt Puerto Rico workers (of any age) from the Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
I have been disappointed by the lack of urgency of many of my colleagues in taking up and supporting this important piece of legislation.
We have to move the process forward and hold a hearing and, hopefully, a markup shortly thereafter.
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