José E. Serrano: “Our economic recovery is underway, but it is being hampered by sequestration.”

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

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

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.

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