Daniel Akaka: “This is a journey that we are on. We have come a long ways.”

I am proud of the work we have accomplished on this Committee through both legislation, such as the Dodd-Frank and the Credit CARD Acts.

When Americans make wise economic decisions and are protected from bad actors, our economy and Nation are stronger for it.

That is why I have worked hard during my time in Congress to educate, protect, and empower consumers.

We must also reaffirm and acknowledge the Department of Education's Federal trust responsibility for American Indian and Alaska Native students.