Jennifer González
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| Jennifer A. González Colón | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from 's Puerto Rico San Juan's 4th District district |
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| In office February 28, 2002 – Present |
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| Preceded by | Edison Misla Aldarondo |
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| Born | August 5, 1976 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Jennifer "Chiquitota" González Colón (born August 5, 1976) is a Puerto Rican politician. She was first elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico in a Special election held in February 24, 2002, to fill the vacancy left by former House Speaker Edison Misla Aldarondo. She was the first female elected representative of San Juan's Fourth District and the youngest member of the 14th Legislative Assembly. González was re-elected in the 2004 General Elections, this time as an At-Large Representative. She is currently Chairwoman of the House Government Affairs Committee, and is a ranking member of the Budget, San Juan Development, Women's Affairs, and Internal Affairs Committees, as well as the Joint Commission for the Revision of the Civil Code of Puerto Rico. González is also Vice-Chairman of the Republican Party of Puerto Rico.
