Pedro Pierluisi

Pedro Pierluisi has been Partido Nuevo Progresista member in the United States House of Representatives as the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico (map).

Puerto Rican Statehood
Pierluisi is pro-statehood for Puerto Rico. He says his primary goal is to get 'state-like' treatment in federal programs.

Economy
Pierluisi says he will work for increased job opportunities. He says he will encourage growth in the private sector by reducing taxes on the working class and on corporations. He supports the National Enterprise Zones Bill, which will provide disadvantaged areas with additional incentives for economic development.

Education
He wants to see an increase in the quality of education.

Healthcare
Pierluisi supports increasing access to high-quality healthcare

Environment
He supports diversifying energy sources and policies that improve the environment.

2008 elections
Pierluisi, of the Partido Nuevo Progresista, won in the general election to replace incumbent Resident Commissioner Luis Fortuno, who was running for Governor in 2008.

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Committees
Pierluisi is assigned to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Related SourceWatch articles

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 * Portal:Tennessee and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * Green Papers: Puerto Rico's Resident Commissioner Candidates
 * Official Pierluisi for Resident Commissioner campaign website