Rubén Hinojosa

These regulations constitute a federal overreach into academic affairs.

I am very concerned and very disappointed that the Republican-proposed budget for the continuing resolution contains over $3 billion of cuts that zeros out our State and local workforce development system.

In this economic climate, it is imperative that our Nation create jobs, protect the rights of American workers, and prepare youth and adults for family-sustaining jobs.

In the current economic recession, I believe that it is vitally important that our Nation protect the rights of American workers.

Seniors are receiving rebates as they enter the donut hole and struggle to afford to their costly medications on a fixed-income.

Small businesses that offer health insurance to their employees are taking advantage of tax credits that make health insurance affordable and provide employers a competitive edge.

This bill will expand undergraduate research opportunities for women, minorities, and persons with disabilities at the National Science Foundation. Hands-on learning experiences are key to improving the recruitment and retention of…

Our Nation cannot afford to turn away these talented youths. In order to remain competitive in the global economy, our country must train a new generation of highly skilled STEM professionals--scientists, engineers, and mathematicians--to…

These investments in education will undoubtedly provide thousands of GEAR UP students throughout the country with the financial aid and support they need to succeed in college. As our Nation strives to build a world-class educational…

I am glad that we are in Congress acknowledging their efforts through this resolution. I urge all my colleagues to support this important resolution. The homebuyer tax credit has been extremely successful in increasing home sales and…

Most importantly, this legislation protects and increases American jobs. Mr. Chairman, H.R. 5297 will help small businesses, community banks, the low- and moderate-income, minorities, and other underserved or rural communities, and all of…

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1144. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' condolences for the families of the victims of the powerful earthquake in Chile, as well as solidarity with and support…

We have made significant strides in graduating Hispanic students in the STEM fields.

It's a big, big thing because it's bigger than the GI Bill of 1944, and it's far more complete.

I believe that unsafe, unhealthy learning environments adversely affect our children, youth and families.

School violence and bullying is not acceptable in any way.

I have dedicated a considerable part of my time here in Congress to finding ways to move my constituents, especially the unbanked, away from predatory lenders.

I like those incentives, proper incentives, and that there will be competition amongst the universities to show that it can be done.

I come from a Mexican American family and that practice is a European practice that you don't borrow money, you save money and you pay for it in cash.

The Graduation Promise Act is 'must-pass' legislation.

I am pleased to say that the chancellor from California, Cal State system, came by to visit me. He pointed out that through the association of presidents and chancellors that there was no question that the highest priority that they had…

They are the ones who are at the forefront as Colombia and other countries are bringing their drugs through Mexico, and they are the ones who have to fight it. They are the ones who have given up their lives. They are the ones who are…

Finally, with H.R. 5715 we are signaling that we will bring all of our tools to the task of guaranteeing access to student loans. This legislation also calls upon Treasury and our Federal financial institutions to do their share to ensure…

Mr. Speaker, personal financial management skills and lifelong habits begin to develop during childhood. It is essential that we begin preparing our youth as early as possible to make informed financial choices, as well as manage money…

I submit the following extraneous material for the Record: Financial Counseling: a Meaningful Strategy for Building Wealth in the Latino Community (By Beatriz Ibarra, National Council of La Raza) summary The report shows that current…