Mazie Hirono: “Unless modified for the years after fiscal year 2016 and beyond, I believe that they will threaten our long-term…”

Families of students with disabilities deserve an educational system that is going to provide their kids with the education services that (are) required under IDEA.

Arts and creative expression are fundamental to a well-rounded education," said Senator Hirono.

The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a major turning point in our country that finally gave many previously excluded people of color real access to the polls.

That’s why Senate Democrats are here speaking out and fighting back. We know what’s at stake, and we refuse to stand by while Republicans undermine our democracy and our sacred right to vote.