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Representative José E. Serrano

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (NY) - District 16, Democratic
First Elected: 03/28/1990
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: None, Democratic, Working Families for U.S. House - District 15
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Mary; 5 Children
Birth Date: 10/24/1943
Birth Place: Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Home City: Bronx, NY
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Public Statements

Serrano Speaks Out Against Secure Communities Expansion

May 14, 2012 - Congressman José E. Serrano today issued the following statement on the expansion of the so-called "Secure Communities" deportation program to the entire state of New ...

Serrano Calls for Investigation of Anastasio Hernandez-Rojas Death

May 11, 2012 - Responding to the troubling findings of a new PBS documentary, "Crossing the Line at the Border," 16 Members of Congress called for justice in the ...

Serrano Applauds President's Statement on Marriage Equality

May 11, 2012 - Congressman Serrano applauded the President for his statement this week supporting same-sex marriage. Serrano said that he looked forward to Americans across the country being ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2002-2006 Voices for Creative Nonviolence Iraq War Resolution and Funding 20%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 95%
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 89.2%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $124,643.00
Total Spent $83,295.73
Cash On Hand $55,528.98
Debt $2,628.71
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

José Serrano refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View José E. Serrano's Congressional Election 1992 National Political Awareness Test

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Email
jserrano@mail.house.gov

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://serrano.house.gov/contact-me/email-me

Washington, D.C. Website
http://serrano.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/RepJoseSerrano

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/RepJoseSerrano

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/CongressmanSerrano

Washington, D.C.
2227 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4361
Fax: 202-225-6001

District
1231 Lafayette Avenue
4th Floor
Bronx, NY 10474
Phone: 718-620-0084
Fax: 718-620-0658

Key Staff
2227 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3216
Phone: 202-225-4361
Fax: 202-225-6001

Key Staff
2227 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3216
Phone: 202-225-4361
Fax: 202-225-6001

Key Staff
2227 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3216
Phone: 202-225-4361
Fax: 202-225-6001

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