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A resolution designating the week beginning on September 11, 2023, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
12/15/2023, 4:04 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 347
Bill 118 S.Res. 347, also known as a resolution designating the week beginning on September 11, 2023, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week," aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the United States. HSIs are colleges and universities with a high percentage of Hispanic students, typically at least 25% of the total enrollment.
The resolution highlights the importance of HSIs in providing access to higher education for Hispanic students, who are often underrepresented in higher education institutions. It acknowledges the role of HSIs in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the education system.
By designating a specific week to celebrate HSIs, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the unique challenges and opportunities faced by these institutions. It also encourages collaboration and support for HSIs from government agencies, educational organizations, and the broader community. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 347 seeks to honor the achievements of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and their students, while also promoting the importance of diversity and inclusion in higher education.
The resolution highlights the importance of HSIs in providing access to higher education for Hispanic students, who are often underrepresented in higher education institutions. It acknowledges the role of HSIs in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the education system.
By designating a specific week to celebrate HSIs, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the unique challenges and opportunities faced by these institutions. It also encourages collaboration and support for HSIs from government agencies, educational organizations, and the broader community. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 347 seeks to honor the achievements of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and their students, while also promoting the importance of diversity and inclusion in higher education.
Congressional Summary of SRES 347
This resolution designates the week beginning on September 11, 2023, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
Current Status of Bill SRES 347
Bill SRES 347 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2023. Bill SRES 347 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 18, 2023. Bill SRES 347's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4564-4565; text: CR S4557) as of September 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 347
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 347
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 347
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