House Passes Ban on Horse Slaughter

Yesterday, by a vote of 263 to 146, the House passed H.R. 503, a bill to prevent the slaughter of horses for human consumption. While horse meat consumption is not widespread in the United States, the bill targets the slaughter of horses for export to overseas markets. Congressman Serrano supported the bill and voted against two amendments that would have weakened the ban.

Serrano, HUD to Offer Grant Writing Workshop for Bronx Nonprofits

Beginning on Monday, September 18th, Congressman Serrano and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will convene a two day grant writing workshop for Bronx nonprofits. "The Art and Science of Grant Writing" is part of a national outreach effort by HUD to strengthen the nonprofit sector by offering training in proposal writing and money management.

This workshop will be held at Fordham University and is free of charge. Space is limited, so advance registration is required. To learn more about this event or to register, please contact Daniel White at (718) 620-0084.