Major Hurricane Milton is forecasted to impact Florida with devastating storm surge, winds, and inland flooding. After just being hit by Hurricane Helene, it’s crucial for the State of Florida to have the support of the federal government. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio...
This year marks the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks against Israel. 32 Americans died in those attacks, and four of the Americans taken hostage that day remain in captivity. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a video remembering the...
Following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic damage throughout Florida’s gulf coast, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) met with the Florida Farm Bureau as well as local agricultural producers, farmers, and growers to discuss the storm’s impact. Photos are courtesy of...
Following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic damage throughout Florida’s Gulf Coast, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) met with local officials and volunteers from the barrier islands to discuss the storm’s impact and current recovery efforts. Photos are courtesy of...
Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, causing catastrophic damage along Florida’s Gulf Coast. It’s crucial for the federal government to expedite state-requested resources and authorize key policy flexibilities in order for Floridians to make a swift...
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office will host two in-person events to assist constituents affected by Hurricane Helene and help navigate applications for FEMA assistance. Food, water, and additional resources will be available at the events. Event...
Miami, FL — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced that the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) was awarding grants in order to help Puerto Ricans continue to recover following the destruction of Hurricane Maria in 2017:
“As our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico continue their long road to recovery following the destructive path of Hurricane Maria, I welcome the Trump Administration’s announcement of much needed funding for the island’s electrical grid and education system. Having seen firsthand the destruction left by this category 5 hurricane, these funds will help to improve the lives of all Puerto Ricans.”
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July 17, 2019: Rubio: Puerto Ricans Should Not Be Punished for the Wrongdoings of Politicians
April 18, 2018: Rubio, Nelson Urge FEMA, Puerto Rico Governor to Extend Housing Assistance for Hurricane Maria Victims
March 20, 2018: Rubio: My promise to Puerto Rico
February, 7, 2018: Rubio, González-Colón Aseguran Prioridades de Financiamiento para Puerto Rico en el Acuerdo Presupuestario
February 1, 2018: Rubio, Nelson Urge DOJ to Work with Puerto Rico to Ensure Safety on the Island After Hurricane Maria
January 23, 2018: Rubio Requests Information from Puerto Rico Governor on Island’s Cash Balances
October 24, 2017: Rubio, Nelson Urge DOT, FEMA to Identify Interim Solutions for Puerto Rico’s Infrastructure
October 19, 2017: PHOTOS: Rubio Meets with Puerto Rican Governor, Pushes More Disaster Aid for Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico
October 13, 2017: Rubio Urges HHS to Take Aggressive Action to Address Public Health Concerns in Puerto Rico
October 12, 2017: Rubio Asks Senate Committee to Investigate Oversight of Nursing Home Regulations in Florida, Puerto Rico
October 1, 2017: VIDEO: Rubio Discusses Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico, State Department Response to Attacks on U.S. Diplomats in Havana
September 29, 2017: VIDEO: Rubio Discusses Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico, Florida
September 28, 2017: Rubio Calls on DOD to Ramp Up Response to Crisis in Puerto Rico
September 27, 2017: Rubio Deploys Staff to Puerto Rico to Aid in Recovery Efforts
September 27, 2017: Rubio, Nelson Urge Additional Federal Assistance for Puerto Rico
September 26, 2017: VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Rubio Warns Puerto Rico is ‘Growing Humanitarian Crisis’
September 20, 2017: Rubio, Nelson Ask President, Attorney General for Puerto Rico Assistance in Light of Hurricane Maria
RUBIO SOBRE LOS SUBSIDIOS DE FEMA PARA LA INFRAESTRUCTURA EN PUERTO RICO POR PARTE DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN TRUMP
Miami, FL — El senador estadounidense Marco Rubio (R-FL) emitió el siguiente comunicado después que la administración del Presidente Trump anunció unos subsidios para la Administración Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) para ayudar a los puertorriqueños a seguir recuperándose tras la destrucción del huracán María en el 2017:
“A medida que nuestros connacionales en Puerto Rubio continúan su camino hacia la recuperación tras el destructivo paso del huracán María, aplaudo el anuncio de la administración del Presidente Trump de otorgar fondos necesarios para la red eléctrica y el sistema educativo de la isla. Habiendo visto de primera mano la destrucción que dejó este huracán de categoría 5, estos fondos ayudarán a mejorar la vida de todos los puertorriqueños”.