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.
These are American citizens living under the American flag with a Federal courthouse.
I can tell you, as a strong supporter of net neutrality, that it may be playing at a court near you pretty soon.
It is in the best interest of the Federal court system, the American public, and our constitutional protections that we avoid repeating the damaging impact it had.
Let me just ask you a question. On OMB's retrospective regulatory review of look-backs has created a savings of more than $20 billion and calculated net benefits of $200 billion.
Thank you, Chairman Crenshaw. I would like to join you in welcoming Shaun Donovan, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to this hearing.
I had a personal experience where I wanted to lower my district office rent so I thought of moving to a GSA building. They were going to charge me more than I was paying where I am, so I didn't move.
For over 50 years we have had this policy on Cuba which seems to be thawing now, and I certainly have been on the side of ending it totally.
I don't think we, as Members of Congress, should legislate with any concern about how much litigation may cost.
Let me briefly, just because my time is going to run out--on the public defenders, one of my favorite folks that I talk about, how much did the 2015 budget make up some of the pain they have suffered before?
Actually, Representative Serrano, I think it would be even worse than I just told you because I think what I just gave you were the hard freeze figures, not the sequestration figures.





