"This bill seeks to further close the gap between transitioning members and the VA by helping them occupy positions currently in demand."
"I do support Mr. Higgins' bill."
"In the case of the territories, we never receive the same amount of funds in proportion with the rest of the states."
"I thank you for being with us today on this very important hearing."
"The recovery of Puerto Rico's electric infrastructure has been a challenge for a variety of reasons."
"I am pleased that we are joined here today by Representative Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon from Puerto Rico."
"So one of the main problems we got is PREPA don't got the money to buy the materials."
"I have 52 percent of my workforce is Puerto Ricans right now. I am going to try to get to 90 percent by the 1-year anniversary."
"I know the situation, and I will--this will be to EPA."
"I actually filed a bill with Congressman Espaillat that addressed this issue."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And with that, I want to begin this saying thank you to you, Chairman DeSantis and Ranking Member Lynch, for agreeing to have this very important hearing on Puerto Rico and ag..."