José E. Serrano: “I support the Commission's request for a modest increase in funding to address these issues, and I urge my colleagues to…”

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

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.

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

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.