{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/castro-ciscomani-espaillat-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-to-honor-hispanic-serving", "Castro, Ciscomani, Espaillat Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Hispanic-Serving", "2025-12-19", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Joaquin Castro", "C001091", "castro.house.gov", "castro", "https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and uplift their important work shaping the landscape of American Higher Education.\n\n\u201cAccess to quality education is the cornerstone of our nation\u2019s infrastructure of opportunity,\u201d said Congressman Castro. \u201cI am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution that recognizes the achievements and vital role HSIs play across the United States\u2014including the 112 institutions in my home state of Texas. I am grateful for their work to build a more diverse, inclusive, and educated society.\u201d\n\n\u201cHispanic Serving Institutions play a critical role in expanding access to higher education and creating opportunities for students who are often the first in their families to attend college,\u201d said Congressman Ciscomani. \u201cFrom Cochise College, Pima Community College, and Eastern Arizona College in my district to institutions across our state like the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University, these schools are opening doors for low-income and underserved students. I\u2019m proud to support this resolution recognizing National Hispanic Serving Institutions Week and the vital work they do for Arizona\u2019s students and communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cHigher education is a critical pathway to economic opportunity and Hispanic Serving Institutions have opened doors for millions of Latino and Hispanic students to pursue college degrees,\u201d said Congressman Espaillat. \u201cNew York State is home to 39 two- and four-year HSIs that serve almost 300,000 students. Unfortunately, this year, they have faced unprecedented attacks from the Trump Administration, but this resolution reaffirms the crucial work that they do in the community!\u201d\n\nThe resolution uplifts HSIs by:\n\nRecognizing the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the United States;\n\nExpressing support for the designation of \u201cNational Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week\u201d; and\n\nCalling on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.", 1, "2026-04-03T05:34:17Z", "2026-04-03T05:35:48Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://castro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/castro-ciscomani-espaillat-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-to-honor-hispanic-serving"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0273661464452744, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}