Media Advisory for: September 18, 2018 @ 12:00 pm ET

Contact: Daniel Herrera, dherrera@rabengroup.com, 202-930-6805

Senators and National Puerto Rican Leaders Commemorate One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria and Announce Week of National Observances

Washington, DC — On Tuesday, September 18, Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Senate colleagues will join the American Federation of Teachers, Hispanic Federation, and the Power 4 Puerto Rico coalition and families who remain displaced in the mainland after Hurricane María to mark the upcoming one year anniversary since Hurricane Maria made landfall on the island of Puerto Rico. Speakers will call for a full accounting of the government’s response to one of the the worst natural disasters in U.S. history and share their vision for Puerto Rico’s long-term rebuilding. Coalition member will also announce a series of activities and vigils taking place around the nation to honor the victims of Hurricane Maria in New York, West Palm Beach, Puerto Rico and many other regions.

WHO:

• Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ)

• Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) (invited)

• Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (invited)

• Laura Esquivel, Director of National Advocacy, Hispanic Federation

• Ana María Archila, Co-Executive Director, Center for Popular Democracy

• Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers (invited)

• Puerto Rican families displaced by Hurricane María

WHEN: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 @ 12:00 PM ET

WHERE: Senate Swamp Site (grass across the drive from the East Senate steps)

Press should be plan to arrive at the Senate Swamp by 11:45 AM for set up. For more information or to RSVP to the press conference, please contact Daniel Herrera at dherrera@rabengroup.com.

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Power 4 Puerto Rico is a nationwide coalition of organizations, leaders, and advocates from across the nation calling on Congress and the Administration to adopt an ambitious, new agenda that will put Puerto Rico’s economy on the road to future growth and prosperity. The coalition includes Hispanic Federation, Vamos 4 Puerto Rico, Hedge Clippers, Center for Popular Democracy, 32BJ SEIU, Make the Road (New York, Connecticut), Jubilee USA Network, and more.