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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Pierluisi’s Efforts to Obtain Additional Federal Resources to Combat Drug-Related Violence Bear Fruit

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Obtain Medicare Funding Equity for Puerto Rico Hospitals

Thursday, February 16, 2012

One-Minute Floor Speech on Puerto Rico Hospital Reimbursement Equity Act of 2012

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Pierluisi deeply disappointed by the 1st Circuit decision dismissing, on procedural grounds, the lawsuit brought by residents of Vieques

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

More than $35 in President Obama’s Budget Request for a Multi-Specialty Veterans Clinic in Ponce and for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Projects in Puerto Rico

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

As Requested by Pierluisi, White House Budget Request Includes Puerto Rico in Tax Proposals Designed to Encourage U.S. Companies to Create American Jobs

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Pierluisi Seeks Committee Hearing on Legislation to Extend Supplemental Security Income Program to Puerto Rico and Other Territories

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Congress Approves Legislation That Guarantees Equal Treatment for Puerto Rico’s Airports

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Nearly 100 Members of Congress Endorse Congressman Pierluisi’s Caribbean Border Initiative

Friday, February 3, 2012

Joint Letter to President Obama from Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Support of Pierluisi’s Caribbean Border Initiative

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Pierluisi Continues His Fight Against Drug-Related Violence in Puerto Rico

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Recorded Remarks at the Puerto Rico Health and Insurance Conference Regarding Health Care in Puerto Rico

Monday, January 30, 2012

Pierluisi Insists on a First-Rate Education for Latinos

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Pierluisi Predicts Economic Growth on the East Coast of Puerto Rico as a Result of Federal Government’s Transfer of Roosevelt Roads Land to the Government of Puerto Rico

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

One-Minute Floor Speech on Pierluisi Legislation to Extend SSI Program to Puerto Rico

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Extend Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program to Puerto Rico

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Pierluisi Leads Fight in Congress to Help Puerto Rican and Other American Victims of Libyan Terrorism Obtain Just Compensation

Friday, January 20, 2012

Letter from Pierluisi and Other Members of Congress to Secretary Clinton and Secretary Geithner Regarding Compensation for U.S. Victims of Qadhafi-Sponsored Terrorism

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Pierluisi Visits U.S. Coast Guard in Puerto Rico

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Pierluisi to Meet Today with Deputy Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Domingo, January 15, 2012

Pierluisi Seeks Puerto Rico’s Inclusion in Forthcoming Obama Administration Proposals to Encourage U.S. Companies to Create American Jobs

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Over $20 million in Federal Funds to Repair Highways Damaged by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Otto

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Letter to Acting Director of the U.S. Mint Requesting Public Ceremony to Celebrate Unveiling of 2012 El Yunque National Forest Quarter

Friday, December 23, 2011

Statement of Congressman Pierluisi on Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Deal Reached by Congress

Tuesday, December 19, 2011

Pierluisi: “The Status Plebiscite Must Take Place . . . And It Must Take Place Next Year.”

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Letter from Pierluisi to Online Retailers Who Do Not Ship Products to Puerto Rico Urging Them to Revise Their Policies

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Pierluisi Urges Online Retailers Who Do Not Ship Products to Puerto Rico to Revise Their Policies

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

$10 Million in Federal Funding for Caparra Interchange System

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Five-Minute Floor Speech on Pierluisi's Proposed "Caribbean Border Initiative"

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Pierluisi Discusses His Proposed “Caribbean Border Initiative” on the House Floor

Friday, December 9, 2011

U.S. Attorney General: Drug-Related Violence in Puerto Rico is “A National Security Issue That We Have To Confront”

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Pierluisi Disappointed with Federal Report’s Conclusions Regarding the Health of the People of Vieques

Monday, December 5, 2011

Pierluisi Proposes that Federal Government Establish “Caribbean Border Initiative” to Combat Drug-Related Violence in Puerto Rico

Friday, December 2, 2011

Letter to Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske Urging Federal Government to Establish “Caribbean Border Initiative” to Combat Drug-Related Violence in Puerto Rico

Saturday, November 19, 2011

House Takes Step that Would Improve Puerto Rico’s Access to Federal Grants

Friday, November 18, 2011

Letter to House Natural Resources Committee Requesting Oversight Hearing on Health, Environmental and Land Use Challenges in Vieques, Puerto Rico

Friday, November 18, 2011

Letter from Pierluisi and Other Members to Appropriations Subcommittee Regarding Compensation for U.S. Victims of Qadhafi-Sponsored Terrorism

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Free Classes to Help Immigrants in Puerto Rico Become Naturalized U.S. Citizens Off to a Successful Start

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

House Approves Two Pierluisi Amendments to the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Statement in Support of Rep.’s Grimm’s Legislation to Name a Post Office in Staten Island, NY after Sergeant Angel Mendez

Friday, November 11, 2011

Pierluisi Secures Puerto Rico’s Inclusion in Legislation to Provide Tax Credits to Companies that Hire Veterans

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Pierluisi Discusses Important Role of Puerto Rico Food Industry in Island’s Economic Development

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Letter from Pierluisi and Other Territory Delegates to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Seeking Fair Funding for the Territories Under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Pierluisi Follows Up With U.S. Secretary of Education Following His Visit to Puerto Rico

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Statement and Questions to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano Regarding the Need for Additional Federal Resources to Fight Drug Trafficking in Puerto Rico

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Says Department is Evaluating Adequacy of Resources and Personnel Assigned to Puerto Rico

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Letter to U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan Requesting Federal Support for Puerto Rico Government’s Education Reforms

Monday, October 20, 2011

Resident Commissioner Inaugurates Important Solar Energy Project in San Juan

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Pierluisi Meets with Puerto Rico Veterans Organizations

Monday, October 17, 2011

Pierluisi Advocates for Bilingual Education

Monday, October 17, 2011

Remarks at Puerto Rico Education Summit on the Importance of Bilingual Education

Monday, October 10, 2011

Pierluisi Supports Federal Efforts to Help Puerto Rico Government Collect and Publish Reliable Economic Statistics

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Letter to Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction Regarding Puerto Rico Issues

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Pierluisi Advocates for Puerto Rico Before the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction

Friday, September 30, 2011

GAO Accepts Pierluisi’s Request to Study Economic Impact of the Jones Act in Puerto Rico

Thursday, September 29, 2011

United Front in Support of the Puerto Rico Investment Promotion Act and the American Jobs Act

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Letter to Joint Committee on Taxation Requesting Revenue Estimate for H.R. 3020, the Puerto Rico Investment Promotion Act.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

$7 Million in Federal Funding for New Veterans Cemetery in Aguadilla

Thursday, September 22, 2011

The Puerto Rico Investment Promotion Act of 2011

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces Puerto Rico Investment Promotion Act

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Pierluisi Seeks Support on House Floor for Puerto Rico Investment Promotion Act

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Five-Minute Floor Speech on the Puerto Rico Investment Promotion Act of 2011

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Pierluisi Seeks Information From Federal Law Enforcement Agencies About Their Efforts to Recruit and Retain Personnel in Puerto Rico

Friday, September 16, 2011

Letter to Acting Deputy Director of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Regarding the Need for Improved Recruitment and Retention of Federal Law Enforcement Agents in Puerto Rico

Friday, September 16, 2011

Letter to Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Regarding the Need for Improved Recruitment and Retention of Federal Law Enforcement Agents in Puerto Rico

Friday, September 16, 2011

Letter to Administrator of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Regarding the Need for Improved Recruitment and Retention of Federal Law Enforcement Agents in Puerto Rico

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Letter to Directors of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health Regarding Cancer Statistics for Puerto Rico

Thursday, September 15, 2011

A Sensible and Appealing Proposal

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

$45 Million in Federal Funding for Puerto Rico to Pay Unemployment Benefits and Modernize its Unemployment Insurance Program

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

White House Answers Pierluisi's Call for Puerto Rico's Full Inclusion in the American Jobs Act

Monday, September 12, 2011

Remarks Delivered at Washington Center Symposium on "Lobbyists, Legislators, and Policymakers"

Monday, September 12, 2011

Remarks Delivered at Congressional Forum on "Puerto Rico at its Political Crossroads"

Friday, September 9, 2011

Statement of Congressman Pierluisi Regarding the President’s Address on the American Jobs Act

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Statement of Congressman Pierluisi Regarding the Report Issued by the United States Department of Justice

Friday, September 2, 2011

Letter from Pierluisi and Other House Democrats to House Republican Leadership Requesting that Budgetary Offsets Not Be Required for Disaster Relief Funding

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Letter from Pierluisi and Other Members of Congress Regarding Just Compensation for Victims of Libyan-Sponsored Terrorism

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Puerto Rico to Receive First “Fisher House” to Support Island Veterans and Their Families

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Letter to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki Regarding New Director of VA Caribbean Healthcare System

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Letter to Army Secretary John McHugh Regarding Medal of Honor for Sergeant Modesto Cartagena

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Puerto Rico Receives $4 Million in Federal Funds to Fight Crime

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Over Half a Million Dollars in Federal Funding for Jobos Bay

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Puerto Rico Included in United States Postal Service’s “Flags for Our Nation” Postage Stamp Series

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Pierluisi Tours Projects in Lajas

Monday, August 8, 2011

Pierluisi Seeks Inclusion of Puerto Rico Veterans in New Federal Initiatives to Encourage Companies to Hire Veterans

Friday, August 5, 2011

Letter to President Obama Regarding Federal Tax Credits to Encourage Companies in Puerto Rico to Hire Military Veterans

Monday, August 1, 2011

Statement in Support of Debt Ceiling Agreement Reached Between White House and Congressional Leaders

Thursday, July 28, 2011

House Committee Holds Legislative Hearing on Pierluisi Bill to Protect Marine Turtles in Danger of Extinction

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Statement at Natural Resources Subcommittee Hearing on Pierluisi’s Legislation to Reauthorize the Marine Turtle Conservation Act

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Pierluisi Receives Briefing on Vía Verde Project From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Monday, July 25, 2011

Pierluisi Supports Legislation to Prevent and Prosecute Child Pornography

Thursday, July 21, 2011

$1 Million in Federal Payments for Disadvantaged Farmers in Puerto Rico

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Statement of Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. in Support of Congressman Pierluisi’s Legislation, H.R. 1550, the Federal Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Act of 2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Statement of Crime Subcommittee Ranking Member Robert “Bobby” Scott in Support of Congressman Pierluisi’s Legislation, H.R. 1550, the Federal Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Act of 2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Statement of Crime Subcommittee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. in Support of Congressman Pierluisi’s Legislation, H.R. 1550, the Federal Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Act of 2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Statement of House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith in Support of Congressman Pierluisi’s Legislation, H.R. 1550, the Federal Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Act of 2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

House Judiciary Committee Approves Pierluisi Bill Requiring Department of Justice to Establish Program to Recruit and Retain Federal Law Enforcement Officers in Puerto Rico

Monday, July 18, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Promote Sensible Sentencing Policy for Low-Level, Nonviolent Drug Offenders

Thursday, July 14, 2011

House Appropriations Committee Directs U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to Prioritize Resources for Law Enforcement Activities in Puerto Rico

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Five-Minute Floor Speech on Health Care in Puerto Rico: Historic Progress and Continuing Challenges

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Letter from Pierluisi and Rep. Bordallo to the Department of Defense Regarding TRICARE Prime in the U.S. Territories

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Extend Federal Child Tax Credit to Puerto Rico

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Five-Minute Floor Speech on Improving the Federal Grant Process

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Letter to VA Secretary Shinseki Regarding Consolidation of VA Fiduciary Program

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Pierluisi Challenges Department of Veterans Affairs Consolidation Plan That Could Compromise Services for Puerto Rico Veterans

Monday, June 27, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Make Federal Grant Information More Accessible to Public

Friday, June 24, 2011

Making the Most of Federal Funding Opportunities

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Officially Endorses Rothman-Pierluisi Bill on Vieques

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Pierluisi Seeks Obama Administration’s Support for Jones Act Study and Additional Resources to Fight Drug-Related Violence

Friday, June 17, 2011

Letter to Co-Chairs of White House Task Force Regarding the Jones Act and Drug-Related Violence in Puerto Rico

Friday, June 10, 2011

The Jones Act

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Pierluisi Pays Homage to Puerto Rican Soldier

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Pierluisi Seeks to Obtain the Same Preventive Care Services for Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Patients in Puerto Rico that the 50 States Can Provide Under Medicaid

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Pierluisi Obtains Over $100 Million for the San Juan Veterans Hospital

Friday, June 3, 2011

Pierluisi Requests Support for Study on Jones Act in Puerto Rico

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Pierluisi, Menendez and Schumer Ask Secretary Sebelius and Commissioner Astrue to Facilitate Process for Puerto Rico Residents to Enroll in Medicare Part B

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Letter from Pierluisi and Senators Menendez and Schumer to HHS and SSA Regarding Medicare Part B in Puerto Rico

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Pierluisi Promotes Bilingual Education Through Teacher Exchange Programs in Speech on The Floor

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Five-Minute Floor Speech on Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners in Puerto Rico and Across Our Nation

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Remarks on the Need for Alternatives to Prison for Nonviolent Drug Offenders, Delivered at the National Symposium on Pretrial Justice

Monday, May 30, 2011

Puerto Rico Daily Sun: Island's Fed Law Enforcement Budget Increased

Friday, May 27, 2011

House Approves Pierluisi-Sponsored Measure to Increase the Number of Puerto Rico Nominees to the U.S. Service Academies

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Pierluisi Speaks on House Floor About Need for More Federal Agents to Combat Violent Crime in Puerto Rico and Other High-Need Jurisdictions

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Pierluisi Reiterates Need for Comprehensive Study on Jones Act in Puerto Rico

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Five-Minute Floor Speech on the Need for Increased Efforts to Recruit and Retain Federal law Enforcement Officers

Monday, May 23, 2011

Pierluisi Seeks U.S. Department of Justice Support for Local Plan to Combat Domestic Violence in Puerto Rico

Friday, May 20, 2011

Pierluisi Says A Status Change Is Essential To Stop Exodus of Puerto Ricans to the States

Friday, May 20, 2011

Remarks on Economic Ties Between Puerto Rico and Florida, Delivered at the Summit on Puerto Rico Affairs

Thursday, May 19, 2011

The Resident Commissioner and PRFAA Launch an Electronic Newsletter on Federal Funds

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Pierluisi Optimistic About Puerto Rico’s Coffee Industry

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Resident Commissioner Asks GAO to Examine Economic Implications of Jones Act’s Application to Puerto Rico

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Letter from Pierluisi Requesting that GAO Study the Economic Implications of the Jones Act in Puerto Rico

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces New Bill to Reform and Protect the Rum Cover-Over Program

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Five-Minute Floor Speech on "Puerto Rico: A Comeback Story"

Friday, May 6, 2011

Serrano, Pierluisi Applaud Inclusion of Puerto Rico, Territories in Democrats’ “Make It in America” Initiative

Friday, May 6, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Protect Endangered Marine Sea Turtles

Monday, May 4, 2011

Pierluisi Seeks Additional Federal Funding to Improve the Teaching of English in Puerto Rico’s Public Schools

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

U.S. Attorney General Recognizes Need to Dedicate Additional Federal Resources to Confront Violence in Puerto Rico

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Speech Delivered to The Center for Puerto Rico Equality & Advancement (CPREA)

Monday, May 2, 2011

Statement of the Resident Commissioner Regarding the Death of Osama Bin Laden

Friday, April 29, 2011

Pierluisi Provides Guidance on Federal Resources Available to Help Prevent and Respond to Emergency Situations

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Pierluisi Advocates for Vía Verde Project in Letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Monday, April 20, 2011

Resident Commissioner Meets with Students from Puerto Rico Who Are
Currently Serving as Congressional Interns

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Pierluisi Reiterates His Support For The Essential Air Services Program

Friday, April 15, 2011

The Upcoming Status Plebiscites

Friday, April 15, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Increase the Number of Federal Law
Enforcement Agents in U.S. Jurisdictions With High Crime Levels

Friday, April 14, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Help the Federal Government Recruit Law Enforcement Agents to Address Violent Crime in Puerto Rico

Friday, April 1, 2011

Pierluisi Ensures Equal Treatment For Puerto Rico's Airports

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Pierluisi Urges the Federal Government to Devote More Resources to Fight Crime in Puerto Rico

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Letter to Attorney General Holder Urging Additional Federal Resources to Combat Violent Crime in Puerto Rico

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano Urging Additional Federal Resources to Combat Violent Crime in Puerto Rico

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Fully Include Puerto Rico in Federal Law That Provides Incentive Payments to Hospitals That Adopt and Use Electronic Health Records

Friday, March 25, 2011

Pierluisi Participates in Ceremony for 173 National Guard Youth Challenge Graduates Who Are Former High School Dropouts

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Report by the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status

Thursday, March 16, 2011

Historic White House Task Force Report is Released

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Create Tsunami Warning Center in Puerto Rico

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Increase Opportunities For Residents of Puerto Rico at Military Service Academies

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Pierluisi Breaks Rank with Democrats on Abortion Vote

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Promote Teacher Exchanges

Monday, February 28, 2011

Pierluisi Attends Inauguration of Gallery of Governors at Puerto Rico Capitol

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Pierluisi to Introduce Teacher Exchange Bill

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Remarks on ARRA Funding and Broadband Deployment at the Inauguration of the Puerto RIco Bridge Initiative

Friday, February 18, 2011

Pierluisi Opposes Budget Cuts that Would Affect Puerto Rico

Friday, February 11, 2011

Pierluisi Calls on Hispanic Community in the United States to Unite to Seek Equality for Puerto Rico

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Pierluisi To Be Honored with Legislative Award From National Hispanic Organization

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Students From the “Close Up” Program Visit the Resident Commissioner’s Office

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Reaction of the Resident Commissioner to the Governor’s “State of the State” Message

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Resident Commissioner is Committed to Working for Canóvanas

Friday, February 4, 2011

Resident Commissioner Sees Progress on Sewer System Project in Toa Baja Built with Federal ARRA Funds

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Resident Commissioner Participates in Groundbreaking Ceremony at La Casa Degetau