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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Pierluisi Speaks on House Floor About Proposed Cuts to Puerto Rico’s Medicaid Program: “This is a Fight We Intend to Win”

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Will Work to Prevent Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Funding for Puerto Rico and the Other U.S. Territories From Being Approved by the Senate

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Pierluisi Seeks Alternatives to Help Students Pay for College in Light of Coming Changes to Federal Pell Grant Program

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Over $6.5 million in Federal Funding for Community Health Centers in Puerto Rico

Thursday, April 26, 2012

House Appropriations Committee Says That it Expects the U.S. Department of Justice to Allocate the Necessary Resources to Combat Drug-Related Violence in Puerto Rico

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Pierluisi Testimony Before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures Regarding Tax Extenders

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Statement of Congressman Pierluisi Regarding the Petition From the Organization Mothers Against War

Monday, April 23, 2012

Pierluisi Writes to Republican Leader of House Committee on Energy and Commerce Regarding His Proposal to Cut New Medicaid Funding for the U.S. Territories Provided Under the Affordable Care Act

Monday, April 16, 2012

GAO Details Progress in Jones Act Study Requested by Pierluisi

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Pierluisi Introduces Legislation to Replace PAN with SNAP in Puerto Rico

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Puerto Rican Nominated by Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi is Honored as Latina Leader of the United States

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Pierluisi Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Pierluisi Participates in Public Launch Ceremony for El Yunque National Forest Quarter

Friday, March 9, 2012

Pierluisi Expresses Commitment to Address Medicare Inequalities in Puerto Rico

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Puerto Rico Receives Additional $8.5 Million from the U.S. Department of Labor to Repair Damage Caused by Hurricane Irene

Thursday, March 1, 2012

PRP Continues His Efforts to Advocate for the Puerto Rico Investment Promotion Act and to Ensure Fair Treatment for the Island Under Tax Reform

Monday, February 27, 2012

Resident Commissioner and Puerto Rico Treasury Department Join Forces to Describe Tax Benefits Available in Puerto Rico

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

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

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Pierluisi Continues His Fight Against Drug-Related Violence 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

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

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

Tuesday, December 19, 2011

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

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

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

Saturday, November 19, 2011

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

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

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

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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

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 10, 2011

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

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

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

Sunday, September 18, 2011

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

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

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Pierluisi Awards Purple Heart to Korean War Veteran

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

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

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

Thursday, July 28, 2011

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

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

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

Thursday, July 7, 2011

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

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

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

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

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

Thursday, May 12, 2011

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

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

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

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

Thursday, 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

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

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

Monday, January 31, 2011

Resident Commissioner Committed to Helping the Municipality of Dorado

Friday, January 28, 2011

Pierluisi Awards Purple Heart to Veteran of Korean War

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Remarks of President Barack Obama - State of the Union Address

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Congressmen Pierluisi and Grimm Introduce National Blue Alert Act to Protect Law Enforcement Officers

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Pierluisi Underscores the Importance of Federal Health Care Reform

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Pierluisi Meets with Puerto Rico Mayors

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement to Commemorate One-Year Anniversary of Earthquake in Haiti

Saturday, January 8, 2011

LATINA LISTA.NET: House Republicans Strip Voting Rights of Six Delegates Who Represent Communities of Color By: Marisa Treviño

Saturday, January 8, 2011

LATINA: Puerto Rico Loses Its Voice in the House of Reps By: Mariela Rosario

Saturday, January 8, 2011

THE HILL: A Sad and Shameful Way to Begin the 112th Congress By: Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi (D-PR)

Saturday, January 8, 2011

THE HILL: Hoyer Pushes to Restore Voting Rights to Delegates By: Mike Lillis

Friday, January 7, 2011

Letter to Education Secretary Duncan Regarding "Ability-to-Benefit" Regulation Affecting Career Colleges

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Pierluisi To Be Sworn In to New Congress Tomorrow

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Pierluisi Sworn In as Member of the 112th Congress