Sen. Martin Backs Bill to Advance Trade and Investment With Puerto Rico

Sen. Henri Martin, Ranking Senator on the Commerce Committee, today voted in favor of creating a 23-member Connecticut-Puerto Rico Trade Commission to advance bilateral trade and investment.  (https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2025&bill_num=5008)

“This is about creating mutual opportunities for job growth and economic development,” Sen. Martin said.  “Connecticut has the largest percentage of Puerto Ricans in the nation. It makes sense for us to create a panel that will focus on deepening ties with Puerto Rico.  Those deeper ties can bring about entrepreneurship and innovative ideas while boosting tourism.”

The commission will advocate for pro-growth policies to promote interactions between businesses and encourage infrastructure investment.

The bill passed unanimously in the Senate. It awaits a vote in the House of Representatives.