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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.

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Jul 23, 2019

I would like to see that. That would be good.

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Jun 24, 2019

Jose Serrano called it a nonexistent border crisis.

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Jun 20, 2019

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…

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Jun 20, 2019

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.

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Jun 19, 2019

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.

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Jun 19, 2019

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…

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Jun 19, 2019

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…

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Jun 19, 2019

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.

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Jun 19, 2019

May I inquire how much time the other side has remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York has the only time remaining.

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Jun 19, 2019

I support the amendment and urge its adoption. I hope everyone votes for it, and I yield back the balance of my time

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Jun 19, 2019

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.

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Jun 19, 2019

I urge adoption of the amendments en bloc. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jun 19, 2019

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.

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Apr 30, 2019

This legislation is modeled closely after past successful bills that have established new museums.

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Apr 30, 2019

Students and educators deserve to go to school every day in safe and welcoming buildings.

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Apr 29, 2019

It is very troublesome to see a Justice Department against the law of the land...

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Apr 2, 2019

I strongly believe in transparency and accountability, and that starts at the top of every government agency, including the Commerce Department.

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Apr 2, 2019

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.

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Mar 26, 2019

Everybody under the American flag should be counted.

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Mar 26, 2019

Please don't be--I can't believe I am saying this--don't be shy about asking, OK?

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Mar 26, 2019

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.

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Mar 26, 2019

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.

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Mar 26, 2019

I realize, Director Dillingham, this mess is not entirely your fault.

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Mar 26, 2019

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.

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Mar 26, 2019

I am deeply concerned that the Bureau remains unprepared for and unwilling to admit culpability in creating this situation.

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