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Recognizing Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week

The U.S. Senate expresses support for designating September 23–29, 2024, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week. This resolution aims to highlight the critical role these institutions play in educating students from these communities, many of whom are low-income or first-generation college students. While the resolution introduces no new laws, it encourages national recognition and support for these institutions, indirectly benefiting thousands of citizens through improved educational access.
Key points
Commemorative Week: The Senate officially supports recognizing September 23–29, 2024, to celebrate the achievements of AANAPISI institutions.
Support for Minority Education: These institutions enroll 46% of all Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander undergraduate students nationwide.
Encouragement for Funding: The resolution encourages eligible colleges to seek federal funding to better serve the unique needs of these student populations.
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A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 23, 2024, to September 29, 2024, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Print number: SRES 845
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2024-09-24