Expressing support for the recognition of September 22, 2025, to September 28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 749
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Education
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-19: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-06T06:43:35Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution expresses congressional support for designating September 22, 2025, through September 28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week." It highlights the role of institutions that serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes the 18th anniversary of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program, originally authorized in 2007.
- Notes that these institutions are degree-granting schools with at least 10 percent undergraduate enrollment of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.
- States that over 280 colleges and universities have qualified since 2007, with 208 currently funded or eligible.
- Emphasizes that these institutions enroll 46 percent of all such undergraduate students while comprising only 7.1 percent of higher education institutions.
- Highlights their role in awarding 51 percent of associate's degrees and 44 percent of bachelor's degrees to these students.
- The resolved section calls on the House to:
- Recognize the institutions' work in providing educational opportunities.
- Encourage eligible schools to seek funding for targeted programs.
- Support the week-long designation.
- Urge the public and groups to observe the week with appropriate activities.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This non-binding resolution introduces no changes to existing law. It serves only as an expression of support and does not amend statutes, create new programs, or alter funding mechanisms.
Potential Impacts
- Raises public awareness of institutions serving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.
- May encourage eligible colleges to pursue federal grants for student support services.
- Has minimal direct effects on government agencies, as no new mandates or resources are required.
- No notable effects on international relations or U.S. territories beyond general recognition of Pacific institutions.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions and their students, faculty, and staff.
- Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, particularly first-generation and low-income college students.
- Congress and federal education agencies that administer related grant programs.
- Higher education organizations and advocacy groups focused on these populations.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The resolution carries no legal force and raises no constitutional issues. It represents a symbolic political statement of support without enforceable requirements or policy shifts.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (42)
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6], Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-19: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2025-09-19: Submitted in House
- 2025-09-19: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Expressing support for the recognition of September 22, 2025, to September 28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week". — issued 2025-09-19 — PDF (5 pages)