Economy/Jobs |
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Congressman Serrano believes that more must be done to help those who have the least in our nation. He believes that we must do more to create good jobs that provide a living wage for residents of the Bronx. While the Bronx has come a long way, there is much more that must be done at the local, state, and federal level to help the local Bronx economy. ... Read More
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Education |
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Having worked in education before entering politics, Congressman Serrano is deeply interested in education issues. He believes that promoting quality education across the country is critical for helping people get high quality jobs. This means that children from all backgrounds should receive the support they need to succeed at school. ... Read More
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Environment |
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Congressman Serrano believes clearing the air and improving the environment is a top priority in the South Bronx. Actively supporting a new, healthy vision for his District, the Congressman has worked for decades on environmental justice issues such as quality parks, breathable air and clean waterways. His view that poor environmental conditions affect the socio-economic conditions of a community have led him to champion environmental justice campaigns that have made the Bronx a better place to live and work. ... Read More
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The Bronx |
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The vibrant Bronx is a special place with great people, places and attractions. It has much to offer. Though it is part of one of the richest cities in the world, The Bronx has a special set of challenges and issues, many of which Congressman Serrano has been working to address during his long career as a public servant representing The Bronx. ... Read More
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Financial Services Subcommittee
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At the start of the 110th Congress in 2007, Congressman Serrano assumed the chairmanship of a newly created Appropriations Subcommittee. He became the first Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. ... Read More
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Healthcare & Humanitarian Efforts
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Throughout his career as a public servant Congressman Serrano has advocated for a healthcare system that provides coverage to all U.S. residents. He has often argued that in the greatest, most powerful nation on earth it is unconscionable to allow those in need to go without coverage. ... Read More
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Homeland Security
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At the start of the 110th Congress in 2007, Congressman Serrano became Vice Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. Created in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of 2001, the Department of Homeland Security is made up of 22 agencies within the Federal Government that have an important job in securing the nation. As Vice Chairman of the subcommittee, Congressman Serrano plays an integral role in ensuring that each of these agencies has the funding necessary to carry out their critical responsibilities. ... Read More
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Housing |
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Congressman Serrano is committed to the idea that low income and working families have a right to safe, decent and affordable housing in this country. As the population in the Bronx continues to grow, questions of how best to maintain housing affordability become even more important. Across the City, New Yorkers are facing fewer and fewer options in the area of affordable housing. ... Read More
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Immigration |
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Throughout its history, immigrants have been a critical part of the culture and the economy of the United States. Although, much of the current rhetoric surrounding the immigration debate focuses on the dangers of immigrants, Congressman Serrano thinks that it is important to recognize that the vast majority of immigrants, both those with and without documents, are merely coming here in search of a better life for themselves and their families. ... Read More
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Latin America |
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Since 1823 when President James Monroe famously warned European about interfering in the new world, the United States has taken a particular interest in the Western Hemisphere. Sometimes this intervention is aimed directly at benefiting the Latin American nations involved, but unfortunately the United States frequently has interfered with the sole aim of pursuing its own interests. ... Read More
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Puerto Rico
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Without voting representation in Congress, Puerto Rico has often had to depend on Members like Congressman Serrano to ensure the island is treated with respect and fairness. During his career, Congressman Serrano has made a point of looking out for the interests of Puerto Rico. While Serrano opposes the current status arrangement, and he looks forward to the day when Puerto Ricans choose between constitutionally-viable options for a future permanent status. ... Read More
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Transportation |
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Transportation infrastructure is vital to the smooth functioning of our economy and society. The Bronx is part of a city which relies on public transportation to a far greater extent than others. Congressman Serrano has worked on behalf of the Bronx to make sure that federal funding helps preserve, upgrade, and expand the transportation choices available. He also advocates for lowering the greenhouse gas emissions of transportation options in the Bronx to reduce environmental harm. ... Read More
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Voting Rights/Election Reform |
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Congressman Serrano is a strong supporter of efforts to ensure that all Americans have the right to vote and the security to know that their vote has been correctly counted. He believes that states should have the freedom to choose the voting system they feel most comfortable with, but also the responsibility to ensure that all voters have the ability to vote and to have their vote correctly counted. He also thinks that under the Constitution, the federal government has a duty to protect those groups- like African-Americans and Latinos- who have been historically discriminated against in the voting process. ... Read More
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Civil Rights/Civil Liberties |
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Congressman Serrano believes that the federal government must work to provide all Americans with equal protection under the law and to help those groups that have traditionally been discriminated against. He believes we should do more to prevent discrimination at the workplace, and that we must provide extra help for those groups who have been discriminated against both at the workplace and at school. ... Read More
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Iraq |
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Congressman Serrano has opposed the Iraq war since before it began. In the lead up to the war he urged the President to be more cautious and to reach out to Congress. When the President pressed on with the ill-advised war, Congressman Serrano voted against the authorization for the use of force against Iraq. Since then he has consistently called for the immediate end of the war and voted against bills that would continue funding the war. ... Read More
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Hunger |
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The United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world. Our agricultural products compete worldwide and bring billions of dollars into our domestic economy. Sadly, however, hunger is still a problem in our country and it is only getting worst. The federal government to date has clearly failed to address this issue properly. New York City alone has over one million residents who depend on emergency food programs (EFPs). Many of these are children under the age of 18. Countless others are "food insecure"—unsure when their next meal may be.
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