Washington, D.C. Office
We cannot neglect the role Washington D.C. plays in Puerto Rico’s affairs.
In 2016 all three branches of the federal government took action related to Puerto Rico. The judicial branch, through two separate rulings issued by the U.S. Supreme Court, opined that Puerto Rico is not a sovereign territory and ultimately responds to the plenary powers of the U.S. Congress. The legislative branch authored and voted for the Puerto Rico Oversight Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) allowing the island to access a comprehensive restructuring process, under the purview of a seven-member oversight board. Finally, the executive branch signed the law and subsequently appointed members to the oversight board.
It was evident this turning point underscored the need for a think tank dedicated to the island’s issues to be present in Washington D.C. and lend its voice to federal policymakers. CNE is doing just that, becoming the principal non-political voice from Puerto Rico and a resource for knowledge and information. It channels its expertise through distinguished analysis and fact-based advocacy. With its office in D.C., we expect to get the U.S. Congress, the executive branch and federal agencies to focus on the right issues and make progress for CNE’s only client: Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico: Highlights of the Build Back Better Bill
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The American Rescue Plan Includes Proposal From CNE
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2020 Funding Showdown
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PROMESA’s New Board
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Correcting Historically Discriminatory Policies Against Residents of U.S. Territories
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Impact of the SSI in Puerto Rico
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Additional Content from the D.C. Team
Written Testimony Submitted to the United States Commission on Civil Rights
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Puerto Rico: Highlights of the Build Back Better Bill
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Standing Up for Puerto Rico in Washington, D.C.
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The Threefold Challenge to the Puerto Rican Economy
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The Medicaid Five-Year Deal
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PROMESA: A Failed Colonial Experiment?
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