The Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration represents the Government of Puerto Rico before federal, state, and local governments, promotes Governor Fortuño's economic and public policy initiatives to achieve a better quality of life for the four million U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico, and advises local government agencies and municipalities on issues of interest to Puerto Rico before the federal government.
As such, t he Washington office is the primary liaison between Puerto Rico's officials, the White House, Congress, and the federal agencies. Additionally, the office interacts with national organizations representing Governors from other states, including the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Southern Governors' Association to advance Puerto Rico's interests.
Like many other states, Puerto Rico's focus areas include economic stimulus and development, transportation funding, energy, health care including Medicare and Medicaid, as well as issues that affect veteran's and our national defense.
PRFAA Washington Roles and Responsibilities
• Conveying and clarifying gubernatorial positions to Members of Congress and their staff, the White House, federal agencies, other state offices, and national organizations.
• Offering insight and interpretation of Puerto Rico's policies for Members of Congress and the federal executive branch.
• Serving as a primary focal point in the nation's capital for the governor, the governor's staff, and senior state officials.
• Providing status reports on federal initiatives and representing the island's priorities in Washington, D.C.
• Communicating with national, stateside, and specialty media on issues of importance to the governor and Puerto Rico.
• Serving as a point of contact for state citizens and businesses in their contacts with the Washington, D.C., community.
• Collaborate with the Resident Commissioner in Washington to assist in his/her duties.
Executive Director, Richard A. Figueroa
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