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Press Release: Pablo José Hernández Leads Congressional Briefing on Puerto Rico Medicaid Funding Cliff

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Hernández convenes bipartisan congressional briefing on Puerto Rico’s Medicaid funding cliff and potential 2027 cuts.

Investivoq AI Summary

Medicaid briefing held in Washington: Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández convened a briefing with congressional staff, health experts, and Puerto Rico health sector representatives to discuss Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico and the expected 2027 funding deadline.

Participants and claims discussed: The event included representatives from CRS, MACPAC, CBPP, the University of Puerto Rico, and local hospital, physician, and insurance groups, as well as former Puerto Rico officials. Speakers reviewed possible effects on patients, providers, and future legislation.

Funding outlook described: The release says current support helps fund Plan Vital for about 1.2 million people, and that federal funding could fall sharply after Sept. 30, 2027 without congressional action. It cites outside estimates that many enrollees could lose coverage and says Hernández is working on legislative options.

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Pablo Hernández Fundraising

Pablo Hernández Fundraising

Pablo Hernández recently disclosed $287.5K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 348th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 98.1% came from individual donors.

Hernández disclosed $65.6K of spending. This was the 964th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Hernández disclosed $541.8K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 553rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

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Pablo Hernández Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Pablo Hernández is worth $1.3M, as of September 23rd, 2026. This is the 314th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

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Pablo Hernández Bill Proposals

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  • H.R.10441: Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Completion Act of 2026
  • H.R.10275: Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026
  • H.R.9595: Sergeant First Class Jorge Otero Barreto Medal of Honor Act
  • H.R.9246: Puerto Rico Democratic Self Determination Act
  • H.R.7829: Disaster Aid Without Delay Act of 2026
  • H.R.7697: International AI Energy Grid Modernization Strategy Act

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