A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Recognizes Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions and supports a week honoring their contributions.
In the Senate Judiciary Committee since Sept. 28, 2026, 10 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 28, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
- AGREED TOAGREED—
What the bill would do, and why it matters
Some colleges focus on serving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. This resolution would recognize those institutions and their contributions, support a week honoring them, and encourage public observances.
- NON-BINDING A simple resolution carries no force of law. It expresses the chamber's opinion or sets internal rules — it does not bind agencies, the President, or anyone outside Congress.
- COMMEMORATIVE This measure honors, congratulates or commemorates, or marks an observance such as an awareness day or month. It creates no legal obligations.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Recognizes institutions and their contributions
The Senate would recognize the achievements and goals of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions, including their work providing educational opportunities and supporting students and communities.
- Calls for an institutions week
The Senate would express support for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week and call on the public and interested groups to observe it with activities, ceremonies, and programs.
The resolution says these institutions enroll, support, and graduate large proportions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander college students, many from low-income families and many first-generation college students. It also cites their role in preserving culture and providing relevant academic programs and services.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 28, 2026SENATESEP 28, 2026By Sen. Hirono with 13 original cosponsorsReferred to Judiciary
- SAME DAYNOWCommitteeSEP 28, 2026JUDICIARY NOWSEP 28, 2026In committee for 10 daysNo hearing yet
- 10 DAYS SO FARAgreed to in the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- SEP 282026SEP 28, 2026REFERREDReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- SEP 282026SEP 28, 2026INTRODUCEDSENATESubmitted in Senate
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 10 states
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Sen. Hirono’s record: sponsored 66 bills this Congress. 7 passed the Senate; 0 became law.
- Cory A. BookerD-NJORIGINAL
- Tammy DuckworthD-ILORIGINAL
- Richard J. DurbinD-ILORIGINAL
- Tim KaineD-VAORIGINAL
- Amy KlobucharD-MNORIGINAL
- Jeff MerkleyD-ORORIGINAL
- Alex PadillaD-CAORIGINAL
- Jacky RosenD-NVORIGINAL
- Bernie SandersI-VTORIGINAL
- Brian SchatzD-HIORIGINAL
- Tina SmithD-MNORIGINAL
- Elizabeth WarrenD-MAORIGINAL
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