Member
New Progressive Party (PNP)
New Progressive Party (PNP)
Major political party in Puerto Rico, supporting statehood for Puerto Rico.
Luis Fortuño
is a Republican Resident Commisioner of Puerto Rico
Member
House of Representatives (2005 - present)
Legislative Branch
House of Representatives (2005 - present)
Legislative Branch
The United States House of Representatives (or simply the House) is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. Each state is represented in the House proportionally by its population, with each getting at least one rep.
Member
Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans
Committee on Natural Resources
Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans
Committee on Natural Resources
Has jurisdiction over United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration programs. The Subcommittee serves as a congressional steward of national wildlife refuges, and oceanic habitats.
Member
National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Committee on Natural Resources
National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Committee on Natural Resources
The Subcommittee ensures balanced, common-sense management of parks, forests, public lands, and the natural and cultural resources that can be found there. Includes jurisdiction of all national parks including Yellowstone.
Member
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The Subcommittee has jurisdiction over merchant marine matters and cruise ships. It also oversees maritime safety, law enforcement, security, and defense.
