José E. Serrano: “the small number of Latinos working in the federal workforce”

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

Sixteen years in the State Assembly and 30 in Congress, probably enough.

An additional $25 billion cost would severely impact vital programs, not only under this subcommittee, but across all non-defense subcommittees.

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.