Jenniffer González-Colón: “The first tranche of funds from HUD was approved and disbursed to the island. It was $1.5 billion.”

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.

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

Despite our compact agreement, the Freely Associated States are independent nations, that if we in the United States fail to remain engaged and do not renew our economic agreement with them, there will be nothing in the way to stop…

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