Senator Hirono and colleagues urge reversal of funding cuts to Minority-Serving Institutions by the Department of Education.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Hirono and Colleagues Demand Reversal of Education Funding Decision: U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, along with a group of Senate colleagues, has urged the Department of Education to reverse a decision made during the Trump Administration to halt federal funding for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The senators criticized this move, claiming it disrupts support for students and undermines established federal laws.
Criticism of Legal Justification: The senators argue that the Department of Justice's rationale for considering MSI funding unconstitutional lacks a judicial ruling. They emphasize that the criteria for MSI funding are based on student demographics, not admissions policies, and call for the restoration of Title III and V funding to support the educational mission of these institutions.
Broader Implications for Minority Education: There are over 800 federally recognized MSIs, which serve millions of students, many of whom are first-generation college attendees. The senators warn that the cessation of funding endangers the viability of these institutions and the critical educational resources they provide to diverse student populations across the nation.
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Mazie K. Hirono Fundraising
Mazie K. Hirono recently disclosed $154.1K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 586th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 98.4% came from individual donors.
Hirono disclosed $89.0K of spending. This was the 785th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Hirono disclosed $1.4M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 290th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Mazie K. Hirono Net Worth
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Mazie K. Hirono Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mazie K. Hirono:
- S.3851: A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure adequate staffing and resources for the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
- S.3724: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include certain reporting to the uniform crime reporting program.
- S.3613: Hawai‘i National Cemetery Act
- S.2923: PAAF Act
- S.2897: Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act
- S.2633: Saving NOAA’s Workforce Act
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