Daniel Akaka: “It is going to take probably another 2 to 3 years to do what we think needs to be done.”

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

Financial literacy and consumer protection issues are very close to my heart.

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.

I fought to include a report on remittance transfers in the Dodd-Frank provisions.