Jenniffer González-Colón

If enacted, this bill will create not just jobs, but hours of energy needs and the prices in the territories.

We must also ensure funding allocated in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria is no longer delayed by bureaucratic processes.

How can we cut red tape and bureaucracy, not just at the Federal level but what should be done at the government of Puerto Rico level?

I think that if you really want to help Puerto Rico, that is not the way to do it.

We are pushing for that as well, sending letters and dealing with that with the USDA since the beginning.

What specifically should be included in the case of Puerto Rico?

What is the plan of the government of Puerto Rico to close the budget due to the loss of revenue?

Saying that this was just a Republican bill, that is incorrect.

I think the Republican Minority never wrote PROMESA. Actually, PROMESA was brought by a Democratic governor, Garcia Padilla.

Why can't Congress do the same thing we are asking for all Americans and all businesses among the nation?

What is a shame is that you use this Committee to have informal forums without even inviting the members of this Committee like me and Amata Radewagen when you are discussing territory issues.

If I am here in DC willing to work and represent the people of the island, why can't the rest of Congress do that?

So, Chairman, you are questioning me as a member of the Committee on my decisions on how to vote?

Thank you. Ms. Jaresko, I have another question. You say you were expecting $48 billion in disaster aid over the next 15 years.

I do know that Congress approved some funds through the CARES Act directly to the Governor's Fund.

What actions will the government of Puerto Rico need to pursue to increase this participation in Federal programs?

We also heard the complaint that the Oversight Board takes too long to review some documents and plans submitted by the government of Puerto Rico.

The other is from Resident Commissioner Gonzalez-Colon, H.R. 6443--Securing the National Supply Chain Act.

I am the one elected to do the job.

How do you respond to this, and how does the 2020 Fiscal Plan address this issue?

As you are aware, there is a lot of frustration on the island in terms of how long it is going to take for the Federal and local government for a lot of the disbursement of many of those Federal funds.

Provide federal tax incentives to economically depressed areas, also known as distressed zones, for the manufacturing of vital medical supplies.

The Island can never really prosper without equality and democracy within the United States.

I must point out that, on June 1, the Supreme Court validated the appointment process for the Oversight Board...

Some people should resist the temptation to cater to those who would rather use the Island as a political talking point...