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05/27/2026
Trump is marching us toward another unauthorized war, this time in Cuba.
Congress must reassert its constitutional authority if the President continues on this illegal path.
Today, Rep. Gregory Meeks & I introduced a War Powers Resolution to stop this conflict. No war with Cuba.
05/15/2026
UPR is too important to Puerto Rico’s future to be dismantled by austerity.
This week, alongside my colleagues, I urged the Fiscal Oversight Board to reject harmful cuts, protect pensions, cap tuition costs, and invest in public higher education.
The UPR it is a pillar of research, healthcare, culture, and social mobility for Puerto Rico. We must protect it.
05/13/2026
Yesterday, I introduced a War Powers Resolution to end Trump’s war with Iran.
The president has no authority to launch our country into another reckless war in the Middle East. Congress must reclaim its constitutional authority and stop this escalation before it spirals further.
05/12/2026
$850,000 is coming to the NYC Department of Transportation to improve safety along Woodhaven Boulevard.
These federal funds will support critical infrastructure upgrades that make our streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and families who rely on this corridor every day.
05/08/2026
Yesterday, I joined the students of P.S. 116 in Bushwick for a special podcast conversation.
We talked about leadership, public service, and the importance of making your voice heard.
So great to talk to the next generation of leaders!
05/08/2026
Today, I delivered $850,000 in federal funding to the Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center for an urgent bulkhead replacement project.
This investment will help protect 70 industrial and artisan businesses, preserve 365 local jobs, and strengthen Brooklyn’s industrial waterfront for years to come.
05/06/2026
I’m proud to have joined today to deliver $1,850,000 for the reconstruction of Brooklyn’s Broadway Corridor.
These funds will help to restore infrastructure and improve safety for our communities.
05/01/2026
$1,200,000 is coming to NYCHA Bushwick Houses.
These funds will help the replacement of deteriorating wood roof tanks to protect water quality. This investment means safer, cleaner water for residents and a stronger, more resilient community.
Every family deserves reliable infrastructure.
Today and I introduced the Investing in the American Dream Act to reverse Trump’s ban on SBA loans for green card holders.
As tariffs & Trump’s trade wars devastate small biz, the SBA should be helping small firms access capital, not punishing the entrepreneurs that make of the backbone of the economy.
04/24/2026
At this week’s briefing with the FOMB, I joined Executive Director Robert Mujica to discuss the urgent status of PREPA’s restructuring, the need to fully fund the University of Puerto Rico, and move the island out of bankruptcy.
And I made a point very clear—as PREPA works towards an agreement, Puerto Ricans should not be forced to shoulder billions in costs through higher energy rates just to satisfy bondholders. We must prioritize affordable, reliable electricity for families and businesses across the island.