Today, one year after #HurricaneMaria hit Puerto Rico, we reflect on what the past year has meant for the people of the Island and, equally important, discuss how we move forward. THREAD 
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I’ve introduced a number of legislative proposals in Congress to help Puerto Rico recover by addressing issues from the economy to housing, the environment, health care and ensuring that such an inept federal disaster response never happens again.
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We need to get to the bottom of why the federal response in Puerto Rico was so inadequate. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to create a 9/11-style independent investigative commission & hold the Trump Admin. accountable for their botched response.https://bit.ly/2MpIlzn
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We are still seeing a need for disaster loans on the Island, and that’s why I’ve introduced the ASCEND Act. This bill would extend the deadline for homeowners, renters and small businesses to apply for SBA disaster loans by an additional year.https://bit.ly/2xoz9VP
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Puerto Rico was already suffering a health care crisis before Maria. After the storm, 7/10 health centers reported patients were more likely to have suicidal thoughts. I’m demanding that Congress appropriate additional funding for this Medicaid shortfall.https://bit.ly/2nifVOY
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Before Maria, Puerto Rico was already facing a crippling economic crisis. Now, to speed recovery, I’m introducing legislation like that authored by
@SenWarren that would eliminate much of Puerto Rico’s debt.https://bit.ly/2PUckAq1 reply 0 retweets 3 likesShow this thread -
I’ve joined
@BennieGThompson in asking that GAO conduct a review of the death toll in Puerto Rico. An accurate death toll is crucial for allocating the proper resources in the aftermath of disaster.https://bit.ly/2O0tUVK1 reply 1 retweet 3 likesShow this thread
Congress also must pass the COUNT Act. My bill with @SenKamalaHarris to establish federal standards for counting fatalities after a disaster. This is imperative for an accurate and comprehensive disaster response.https://bit.ly/2OAk3mB
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While this anniversary is solemn, we must honor those we lost to
#HurricaneMaria and their loved ones by taking concrete actions to rebuild the Island and ensure a tragedy like Maria never happens again.1 reply 2 retweets 7 likesShow this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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