Our Mission

PRFAA

The Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) serves as the Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico in Washington, D.C., representing and advancing the interests and priorities of the Government of Puerto Rico before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, and other key institutions. PRFAA plays a critical role in advancing the Island’s economic, governmental, and public policy priorities and ensuring that Puerto Rico’s voice is represented in the nation’s capital.

To fulfill its mission, PRFAA works closely with federal officials and agencies, members of Congress, Puerto Rico’s legislative leaders, mayors, and other key stakeholders. Through these relationships, PRFAA strengthens federal partnerships, advocates for Puerto Rico’s priorities, and facilitates coordination between the Government of Puerto Rico and the federal government.

The Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico in Washington, D.C.

As the Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico in Washington, D.C., the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) represents the Government of Puerto Rico before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, and other national institutions. Our mission is to advance the Governor’s federal agenda, secure greater opportunities and resources for the people of Puerto Rico, strengthen the Island’s role in our Nation.

Key responsibilities include:

Federal Advocacy and Policy Representation: We advance the Governor’s priorities and Puerto Rico’s federal policy agenda before Members of Congress, congressional committees and staff, the White House, federal agencies, and other national organizations.
Congressional Engagement: We build and maintain relationships with congressional leaders and committees to advance legislation and policies that strengthen Puerto Rico’s economy, infrastructure, energy security, healthcare, national defense, and long-term prosperity.
White House and Executive Branch Liaison: We serve as a primary point of contact between the Governor, the Government of Puerto Rico, the White House, Cabinet officials, and senior federal policymakers, facilitating coordination on matters of strategic importance to the Island.
Federal Funding and Resources: We help identify and advance opportunities for federal funding, programs, and investments that support Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, economic development, public services, disaster recovery, and other priorities.
Statehood and National Engagement: We advance Puerto Rico’s statehood agenda in Washington, building support among Members of Congress, federal officials, national organizations, and other stakeholders while highlighting Puerto Rico’s contributions to the United States and its strategic importance to the nation.
Federal Policy Monitoring and Coordination: We monitor legislation, regulations, federal initiatives, and administrative actions that affect Puerto Rico and coordinate with the Government of Puerto Rico to ensure that the Island’s priorities are effectively represented in Washington.
Media and Public Affairs: We communicate Puerto Rico’s priorities and the Governor’s federal agenda to national, regional, and specialized media, highlighting the Island’s economic potential, strategic importance, and contributions to the United States.
Stakeholder and Community Engagement: We connect Puerto Rican communities, businesses, municipalities, and other stakeholders with federal policymakers and resources, helping strengthen their engagement with Washington.

Through these efforts, the Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico in Washington, D.C., serves as a strong and effective voice for Puerto Rico in the nation’s capital—advancing the Governor’s agenda, strengthening the Island’s relationship with the federal government, promoting opportunity and economic growth, and working toward Puerto Rico’s full integration as a state of the United States.

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