Lisa Blunt Rochester: “Higher education has increasingly become the surest way out of poverty.”

I'm proud to stand with Senator Hirono and my colleagues to push back against President Trump's attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, and I'll continue fighting to put our students' well-being and success first.

Last year, the Trump administration made devastating cuts to America’s food assistance programs, making it harder for families across the country to put food on the table.

I’m proud to support the Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act to streamline the Coast Guard’s partnership with local governments and enable USCG to better support Coasties and the communities they serve.

54 years ago, Title IX was enacted to ensure students can pursue an education free from discrimination. Now as modern challenges continue to arise, its principles feel even more important.