Congressional Leaders Call for Investigation and Aid in Puerto Rico Water Crisis
Congressional leaders, including Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Senator Martin Heinrich, and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández (D-PR), have sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a comprehensive investigation into Puerto Rico's ongoing water crisis. The crisis, characterized by severe drinking water shortages and service interruptions, is attributed to a combination of drought conditions, failing infrastructure, and inadequate funding. The letter outlines a series of questions for the GAO, focusing on challenges within the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), the condition of water and wastewater infrastructure, financial assistance provided by federal agencies since 2017, and the status of federally funded projects. Additionally, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) issued a joint statement advocating for policy changes regarding upfront payments for infrastructure improve... 
