Jenniffer González-Colón: “We are watching. The world is watching to see if our civil rights will continue to be violated and by whom.”

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.

I have introduced legislation that will add these crops as priority research areas for the Department of Agriculture.

I am so happy to be here, and I wish you a fast recovery. You are a true friend of the island.

Puerto Rico is not included in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.