José E. Serrano
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José E. Serrano is a Democratic politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 16th congressional district. He held office from 1990 until 2019, making significant contributions to his community and advocating for various social issues. During his tenure, Serrano focused on education, healthcare, and housing, working to improve the quality of life for his constituents in the Bronx. He was known for his commitment to public service and community engagement, often highlighting the importance of local organizations and initiatives.
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise in strong support of this amendment. The Commerce Department has not answered basic questions related to the purpose behind its sharing agreement with the Department of Homeland Security…
I rise as the designee of Chairwoman Lowey, and I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Very briefly, in closing, we get folks on the floor who tell us how much money we have to cut from the budget, from the appropriations, but they really never take time to ask their constituents how they feel about new roads, about hospital…
I commend the gentleman and his cosponsors on this amendment, highlighting July 20, 1969, the 50th anniversary of the United States landing a man on the Moon. I have no opposition to the amendment. I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman…
Woman, I rise in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
May I inquire how much time the other side has remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York has the only time remaining.
I support the amendment and urge its adoption. I hope everyone votes for it, and I yield back the balance of my time
The amendments included in the en bloc were made in order by the rule and have been agreed to by both sides. I support the amendments and urge its adoption. I reserve the balance of my time.
I urge adoption of the amendments en bloc. I yield back the balance of my time.
The amendments included in the en bloc were made in order by the rule. I support the amendment and urge its adoption. I reserve the balance of my time.
This legislation is modeled closely after past successful bills that have established new museums.
Students and educators deserve to go to school every day in safe and welcoming buildings.
It is very troublesome to see a Justice Department against the law of the land...
I strongly believe in transparency and accountability, and that starts at the top of every government agency, including the Commerce Department.
I think that the Secretary's actions today show a stunning disrespect for the mechanisms of our democracy and the Article I powers of the Congress.
Please don't be--I can't believe I am saying this--don't be shy about asking, OK?
Unfortunately, a citizenship question will only be tested for the first time this summer with results that will come in too late to mitigate impacts.
Well, it is very important, Director, that the Bureau stay in touch with us and with our staff to let us know how things are going.
It is apparent that the White House and the Secretary have little interest in a fair or accurate census; in other words, the fix is in.
I am deeply concerned that the Bureau remains unprepared for and unwilling to admit culpability in creating this situation.





