Press Release
June 24, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C
[Watch archived video of yesterday's hearing HERE. -Admin]
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs heard
from witnesses representing all of Puerto Rico’s political parties during a
hearing to review the relationship between the current economic crisis
gripping the island and the unresolved issue of political status.
“Changes to Puerto Rico’s political status will ultimately be made by its
citizens, but this Committee has an obligation to monitor developments,
especially given the significant economic challenges facing the island.
I want to thank all of today's witnesses for taking the time to offer
their views, and Subcommittee Chairman Young for his continued
work on these important matters,” stated Full Committee Chairman
Rob Bishop (R-UT).
“Today we continue the discussion on the issue of Puerto Rico’s political
status, an important discussion given the current economic crisis the
island finds itself in," Subcommittee Chairman Don Young (R-AK)
stated during the hearing. “A discussion of political status for the
island always sparks lively debate from within Puerto Rico and among
my colleagues here in Congress and on the Committee. I anticipate
the same here today, and I welcome it; such spirited debate is healthy.”
The full witness list and testimony can be found here and below. Panel I The Honorable Pedro R. Pierluisi Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico President of New Progressive Party (PNP) Washington, D.C. The Honorable César A. Miranda Rodríguez Attorney General of Puerto Rico Testifying on behalf of Governor Alejandro García Padilla San Juan, PR The Honorable Rubén Berríos Former Senator in the Puerto Rican Senate President of the Puerto Rico Independence Party (PIP) San Juan, PR Panel II The Honorable Luis G. Fortuño Former Governor of Puerto Rico, 2009-2011 (PNP) Washington, D.C. The Honorable Carlos Romero Barceló Former Governor of Puerto Rico, 1977-1985 (PNP) San Juan, PR The Honorable Aníbal Acevedo Vilá Former Governor of Puerto Rico, 2005-2009 (PPD) San Juan, PR The Honorable Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto Mayor of San Juan, 2013-Present (PPD) San Juan, PR Ms. Miriam J. Ramirez MD Former Puerto Rico State Senator, 2001-2004 (PNP) Founder, Puerto Ricans in Civic Action Orlando, FL | ||
Contact: Committee Press Office 202-226-9019 |
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