Daniel Akaka: “My legislation, which I will be reintroducing shortly, requires companies to inform consumers how many years and months…”

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.

I want to say aloha and thank you so much for being here today for the Committee's oversight hearing on Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven Generations.

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