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US SR405

Resolution

Status

Introduced

9/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mazie Hirono

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Designates September 22–28, 2025 as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week" to mark the 18th anniversary of the AANAPISI Program established in 2007

  • AANAPISIs are degree-granting institutions with at least 10% Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander undergraduate enrollment; 208 institutions are currently eligible, with 69 having received funding

  • These institutions comprise 7.1% of all higher education institutions but enroll 46% of all AANHPI undergraduate students and award 51% of associate's degrees and 44% of bachelor's degrees earned by this population

  • Encourages eligible institutions to obtain funding and establish programs serving the unique needs of AANHPI students, families, and communities

  • Calls on the public to observe the week with appropriate activities, ceremonies, and programs supporting AANAPISIs

Legislative Description

A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 22, 2025, to September 28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".

Education

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6737: 1)

9/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/18/2025

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