José E. Serrano

Our arts and culture sector is a cornerstone of community life — enriching our neighborhoods, strengthening our economy and supporting the wellbeing of everyone who lives, visits and works here.

A letter to Santa Claus

We will obviously be watching this closely in the upcoming months.

I can't emphasize enough the need to have the Census count be one that is free of any outside interference.

I am concerned with news reports that the Department of Homeland Security is deploying elite tactical teams to cities, including New York, with little to no justification that would potentially suppress response rates.

It is very hard around here, almost impossible to get a bipartisan bill passed with no opposition.

This committee, both under Republican and Democratic leadership, has always been very friendly to NASA.

We are very much interested in this program.

This year, we will hear from a bipartisan group of Members, all of whom will be asking for further investments by this subcommittee.

An increase in funding of the scale I recommend might impinge on other priorities.

I respectfully request that the committee commit to an ever-greater appropriation for the CSO Grant Program in Fiscal Year 2021.

Infrastructure is a huge issue, and with the BIA program, primarily you are dealing with road maintenance.

The base funding for the BIA is going to be a big issue for us.

These CRs are a pain, and they really are a pain and shutdown for Indian Country.

We can't wait for the Federal Government to deal with schools, and incarceration facilities, and clinics.

The need of Indian Country is probably north of $200 billion. That is a big gap.

Tribal sovereignty should not be subjugated to States by having to receive our Federal funding through grants or set asides administered by States.

Federal Indian funding should not be discretionary or subject to political discourse of Congress.

The United States owes us a financial debt, an obligation to fund the tribal governments to ensure our continued health, education, and well-being.

Indian Country has paid it forward, and I will repeat that: Indian Country has paid it forward.

Thank you, Chairperson Lofgren and Members of the Committee, for having this important conversation and challenging the Smithsonian to be more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming.

We need a Latino museum, and we need it soon.

To deny the telling of this story not only does a disservice to our contributions and sacrifices but also renders American history incomplete.

We must ensure that the contributions of Latino Americans and Asian Pacific Americans are recognized and celebrated.