Jenniffer González-Colón: “The citizens I represent will only be able to have equal treatment and opportunity by becoming a state.”

Without undue delay, we can and should exercise oversight and move the agreements forward.

I will be supporting the continued funding of this program as well as of others in the budget request.

Under the terms of the Freely Associated agreements, compact citizens can migrate and work in the United States but they are not U.S. citizens or nationals.

SNAP would ensure residents in Puerto Rico, like those living in the 50 states, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, are properly supported.