U.S. Democratic lawmakers pledge to help accelerate Puerto Rico’s recovery from recent disasters, including destructive hurricanes and earthquakes. Across reports, the lawmakers say the island’s recovery process moves slowly and that improving the pace will require greater coordination and action at the federal level. Both outlets note that Puerto Rico’s rebuilding efforts depend heavily on federal funding, meaning federal decisions and administrative steps play a major role in how quickly projects can move forward. The lawmakers’ commitment is framed as an effort to respond to Puerto Ricans’ concerns about delays in recovery, while recognizing that progress is tied to the availability and management of federal resources. The pledge is presented as a promise to work toward speeding up disaster recovery, rather than as an immediate change already in effect. The reporting focuses on the lawmakers’ stated intention to push for faster outcomes through mechanisms connected to federal support.