Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce WARRIOR Act to Codify Women’s Right to Serve in Combat
further.” The WARRIOR Act updates outdated provisions of federal law to align with current DOD policy that ensures
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Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Urges President To Approve Hawai‘i’s Disaster Declaration
ensure that the affected communities can access important federal funding and resources to recover. “We ask that … consider expediting all federal assistance possible to help the State recover from the impacts of a magnitude
Schatz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave For Federal Employees
senators in introducing the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, legislation to expand federal paid leave … Right now, our laws are forcing federal workers to make the impossible choice between caring for their families
Schatz Condemns State Department’s Delays In Providing Global Health Funding
grant criteria.” This is a matter of federal law, and they have to follow
Hirono Presses Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche on DOJ Weaponization, Rule of Law
answer is no,” said Senator Hirono. “These 14 federal judges, some of them were Trump appointees, disagreed with … public statements he previously made declaring “war” on federal judges who were ruling against the administration. Blanche clarified
Schatz Legislation To Deliver Faster Disaster Aid Becomes Law
support grantee capacity right after an event; Improving federal coordination by establishing an office at HUD devoted
Schatz: $24 Million Heading To Hawai‘i To Replace Bridges On Hāna Highway
Department of Transportation will receive $24 million in federal funding to rehabilitate and replace approximately six bridges within … ensure Hawai‘i receives its fair share of federal funding to improve infrastructure statewide
Hirono, Johnson Introduce Legislation to Increase Judiciary Transparency
Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee over Federal Courts, introduced the Open Meetings Act, legislation to require … policymaking and administrative governing body for the federal court system. By granting public access to these meetings
Schatz Statement On Illegal Sports Gambling Indictment
Hawai‘i) today released the following statement after federal prosecutors announced that that two former NBA players have … down on the rampant misconduct. We need stronger federal regulation and oversight of prop bets to protect fans
Hirono, Ossoff Introduce Right to Vote Act
legislation to create the first-ever affirmative federal voting rights guarantee for all eligible citizens. As the Trump … first-ever statutory right to vote in federal elections — protecting U.S. citizens from laws that make it harder
Schatz, Curtis, Warner Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Provide More Transparency On AI-Generated Content
ASCRL); Authors Guild; Common Cause; Consumer Action; Consumer Federation of America (CFA); Department for Professional Employees
Hirono, Murray, Blunt Rochester, Baldwin, Grijalva Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Commemorate 54th Anniversary of Title IX
signed into law, outlawing sex-based discrimination in federally-funded education programs, while expanding educational opportunities for women … opportunities guaranteed by title IX, so that no federally funded educational institution shall discriminate against any individual
Hirono, Murray, Reed, Whitehouse, Pocan, Scott Introduce Bill to Make College More Affordable, Double Pell Grant
Pell grants have been the cornerstone of our federal financial aid programs. Today, with the costs of higher … afford college. Unfortunately, due to Republicans' attacks on federal student aid — including slashing loans in annual appropriations
Senate Passes Schatz’s Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Faster Relief to Disaster Survivors
support grantee capacity right after an event; Improving federal coordination by establishing an office at HUD devoted
Schatz: Hawai‘i Set To Receive Nearly $25 Million For Native Hawaiian Health Care
Native Hawaiians, will receive nearly $25 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human … Schatz, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “This federal funding will help these clinics all across the state
Schatz Introduces Bill To Harden Infrastructure Against Floods, Extreme Weather
Hawai‘i) joined colleagues in introducing the Federal Flood Risk Management Act, legislation to ensure that federally-funded … infrastructure. Our bill will help ensure that federally-funded infrastructure is built to be more resilient
Schatz, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Stop People From Sending Unwanted Nude Photos
online, also known as cyberflashing, by creating a federal private right of action for victims who receive such … Commerce, Science, and Transportation. “By providing a federal private right of action and imposing penalties, this bill will
PHOTOS: Hirono and Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Host 10th Annual “Hawaii on the Hill” in Washington, D.C.
connected Hawaii's business community directly to the federal opportunities that matter most. We are deeply grateful
More Than 41,000 Hawai‘i Residents Join Schatz’s Statewide Telephone Town Hall
Senate, and took questions on rising costs, federal funding, housing, health care, among other topics. “I always appreciate … working to make life more affordable and deliver federal resources to every part of the state
Following Reports Of Tribal Citizens Being Questioned And Detained, Schatz, Durbin Demand Answers From Trump Administration On Immigration Enforcement, Targeting Of Native People
United States rooted in the U.S. Constitution, federal statutes, and court decisions. Federal agencies are obligated to establish … engage in meaningful government-to-government consultation whenever federal decision-making affects Tribes. Despite this obligation
Following Schatz-McMahon Agreement, Education Department Officially Begins Process To Extend Federal Funding For Native Hawaiian Education Program, $46 Million Set To Continue Flowing For Hawai‘i Kids
process to extend the $46 million in federal funding for another year. “This is good news for Hawai … sure Hawai‘i gets its fair share of federal dollars.” The extension will keep the Native Hawaiian Education
Hirono, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to Ensure AANHPI Students are Accounted for in Schools
needs, their lived experiences must be seen in federal data. SEARAC thanks Sen. Hirono and Rep. Jayapal … Center for Youth Law, National Education Association, National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), National Korean American Service
Schatz, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Promote Geothermal In Indo-Pacific
Energy Solutions, Climate Innovation Action, the National Wildlife Federation, and Bipartisan Policy Center Action. “The United States leads … this bill forward,” said Ben Brenner, Head of Federal Affairs, Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals. “Geothermal energy is a strategic
Schatz Highlights Harms Of Micro Prop Bets In Sports, Need To Address Offshore Sports Books
micro prop bets in games and provide the Federal Trade Commission with authority to go after companies that … offshore shops if they are not complying with federal law having to do with micro prop bets.’” Video
Hirono, Schatz, Tokuda, Case, King-Hinds Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Commemorate 70 Years of IPIF
Hawaii Island is essential to connecting federal support to the pacific island forest researchers and communities who need … Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. “IPIF