Washington, D.C. — Today, on the 18-month anniversary of Hurricane Maria hitting Puerto Rico— one of the deadliest hurricanes to impact the United States— the Power 4 Puerto Rico coalition released an open letter to all presidential candidates of both parties, urging them to support early on in their campaigns a comprehensive policy platform that addresses the most pressing issues facing the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. More than 30 local and national organizations have signed on to the letter, emphasizing solutions that would put Puerto Rico on a path to greater sustainability, self-reliance, and empowerment.
Power 4 Puerto Rico Statement on PROMESA Court Decision
Washington, DC -- The Power 4 Puerto Rico coalition made the following statement in response to a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit that appointments to the Fiscal Oversight and Management Board (FOMB) were made unconstitutionally, giving President Trump and the U.S. Senate ninety (90) days to constitutionally validate the appointments.
Power 4 Puerto Rico Statement on Resignation of FEMA Administrator Brock Long
Power 4 Puerto Rico Statement on COFINA Deal
Statement on Political Interference at HUD Aimed at Denying Puerto Rico Designated Relief Funds
Power 4 Puerto Rico Rejects Proposed Recovery Czar
Washington, D.C. – The Power 4 Puerto Rico coalition released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration is considering installing a federal official with new jurisdiction over Puerto Rico disaster relief.
Power 4 Puerto Rico Addresses the 116th Congress
Dear Leaders McCarthy, Pelosi, McConnell, and Schumer:
As you prepare for the 116th Congress, the undersigned public interest, advocacy, and direct service organizations would like for you to commit to fully rebuilding and revitalizing the Island of Puerto Rico and make this a top legislative priority. Regardless of the outcome of this year’s midterm elections, there is much to be done in order for Congress to meet its obligations as the ultimate decision maker over Puerto Rico’s affairs. We enclose an issue-by-issue summary of pending agenda items, including:
Power 4 Puerto Rico Coalition: “Today, We Mourn. Tomorrow, We Vote.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The members of the national Power 4 Puerto Rico coalition of civil rights, faith-based, labor and advocacy organizations issued the following statements as they came together to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria through a National Week of Action, entitled “Boricuas Remember.”
One-Year After Hurricane Maria, Thousands will Mobilize for National Week of Action to Demand Justice for Puerto Rico
A national coalition of leaders from civil rights, faith-based, labor and advocacy organizations will come together across the United States under the Power 4 Puerto Rico banner to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria through a National Week of Action, entitled “Boricuas Remember.”
Third Study Confirms Need for Full Independent Investigation into Hurricane Maria Death Toll in Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Power 4 Puerto Rico coalition released the following statement after the publication of a third independent report estimating the number of deaths caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico at nearly 3,000 people. Other studies released earlier this year have estimated the death toll on the island from 1,000 to as many as 8,000.
Second Death Toll Report Highlights Federal Government’s Continued Failure to Account for Hurricane Maria Devastation in Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Power 4 Puerto Rico coalition released the following statement after the publication of a second independent report estimating that the actual number of deaths caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico surpasses by the hundreds the official government count of 64.
Looming FEMA Deadline of Transitional Housing for Hurricane Maria Victims is More Proof of the Federal Government’s Mismanagement
Power 4 Puerto Rico: Displaced Puerto Rican Families Deserve Stability
Washington, D.C. - The Power 4 Puerto Rico coalition released the following statement to commemorate the nine (9) month anniversary of Hurricane Maria making landfall in Puerto Rico and to draw attention to the precarious situation facing thousands of displaced families across the continental U.S. inching closer to homelessness.
Power 4 Puerto Rico: National Puerto Rican Day Parade a Moment to Reflect and Address Inequality Exposed by Hurricane Maria
Letter to Congress: Drop FOMB role in managing Puerto Rico disaster aid
WASHINGTON, DC - Over 40 local and national organizations in Puerto Rico and mainland U.S. have signed a letter led by Power 4 Puerto Rico asking congressional leadership to remove Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board from its current role managing disaster aid and to create a mechanism for community input.