Jenniffer González-Colón: “The deal says there will be an increase to pay the debt and to pay the service.”

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

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.

We are grateful to Chairman Westerman for stewardship of COFA renewal so far.

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.