Congressional Public Policy Briefings
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About The Briefing Series
Topic: Strengthening U.S.-Puerto Rico Policy: A Win for Security & Prosperity
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm EST
Location: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2060, 45 Independence Ave SE Washington, D.C.
After decades of challenges, America’s largest territory, Puerto Rico, is finally on an upswing: restored economic growth, improved transparency, and post-disaster infrastructure rebuilding all point to a promising future. This benefits not just the island, but also the U.S. mainland by increasing interstate commerce that is already worth over $30 billion per year. Additionally, China’s growing influence in the Latin America and Caribbean region underscores Puerto Rico’s strategic importance for U.S. national security. This briefing explores how reinforcing U.S.-Puerto Rico ties can boost economic prosperity and strengthen national security.
CHLI’s areas of focus are: commerce, trade, technology/innovation, energy, environment, and higher education. In lieu of a national conference, CHLI convenes thought leaders throughout the year as issues arise relevant to the economic progress of Hispanic communities across the country.
For additional information about the CHLI Congressional Public Policy Hill Briefings, please connect with the Programs Manager, Gabriel Ronquillo at gronquillo@chli.org.
To sponsor the series, please connect with the Director of Philanthropy and External Affairs, Maytee Sanz at msanz@chli.org
The CHLI Congressional Public Policy Hill Briefing Series provides a platform for in-depth dialogues on current public policy issues that affect the U.S. Hispanic and Portuguese communities. The Briefings feature Members of Congress, Congressional staff, government officials, national non-profit leaders, and experts from the private and public sectors.
The series informs Members of Congress, their staff, national leaders, and media members of issues that impact the Hispanic community in the United States.