Pablo José Hernández

Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico

Pablo José Hernández Rivera, Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico, has a record of treating territories more like states in federal health programs, expanding health research, data and training, banning foreign election money and requiring donor disclosure, adding privacy protections and oversight at Homeland Security, and sending doctors for veterans to territories and rehiring veteran federal workers.

Voted on 80 of the 85 roll calls open to them. Wrote 33 bills and resolutions; of the 30 bills, 1 passed a chamber, none has become law yet. Cosponsored 229 bills.

Delegates and the Resident Commissioner can vote on the House floor only on some amendments.