Bill · S.Res. 405· Senate(119-SRES-405)
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".
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6737)
- Sponsored by
- Mazie Hirono
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for recognizing September 22, 2025, to September 28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week". It highlights the history of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program, which was authorized in 2007. The resolution notes that these institutions serve a large proportion of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. It further notes their role in providing quality educational opportunities and preserving diverse cultures. Finally, the resolution calls on the public to observe this designated week with various activities and programs.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+8
Directly supports and recognizes institutions serving Asian American students.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8
Directly supports and recognizes institutions serving Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.
Would students be better off under this?+7
Improves availability and quality of higher education for targeted student populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Educational Achievements: The resolution recognizes the achievements and goals of these institutions in providing quality educational opportunities to their students (Section 1).
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Encouragement of Program Development: It encourages eligible institutions to obtain funding to establish programs that serve the unique needs of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students, families, and communities (Section 2).
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Cultural Preservation and Celebration: The text notes that these institutions play a vital role in preserving diverse culture, experiences, heritage, and history, and the resolution calls for the public to observe the designated week with activities and ceremonies to demonstrate support (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Asian Americans+8Good For Native Americans+8Good For Students+7Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6737)
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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