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Schatz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave For Federal Employees
they need to take care of their own health and their loved ones.” Currently, under the Family … such spouse, child, or parent has a serious health condition; Because of a serious health condition that makes
Schatz Statement On Trump Administration Releasing $600 Million For Gavi To Provide Vaccines, Save Lives
available. “Gavi is one of the most effective health partnerships in the world. This funding will help save … also release the billions of dollars in global health funding that it continues to withhold, wasting resources while
Schatz Condemns State Department’s Delays In Providing Global Health Funding
Trump State Department for not providing global health funding appropriated by Congress to entities like Gavi, the Vaccine … malaria by providing medicines and strengthening health infrastructure. But even then, the administration is still withholding close
Following Schatz-Led Efforts To Boost Medicare Funding For Hawai‘i, HHS Increases State Medicare Reimbursements For Hospitals By Nearly $17 Million Every Year
Medicaid Services at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will begin … state will continue to have access to the health care services they need,” said Senator Schatz. Historically, rural
Schatz: Donald Trump Is Distracted With Things That Have Nothing To Do With People’s Lives
billionaires, paid for by cutting working people’s health care. And yet, all he can think about … roof. Millions of Americans don’t have health insurance this year. And rents and mortgages are impossible
Schatz: Hawai‘i Set To Receive Nearly $25 Million For Native Hawaiian Health Care
Hawai‘i) announced that the five Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems and Papa Ola Lokahi, which coordinates health … federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding, provided through the Native
Hirono Statement on Committee Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
against them. Expands the Department’s new Defense Health Agency complaint system to explicitly include tracking, reporting … returning to his barracks. Directs the Defense Health Agency to provide a briefing and report on the feasibility
More Than 41,000 Hawai‘i Residents Join Schatz’s Statewide Telephone Town Hall
took questions on rising costs, federal funding, housing, health care, among other topics. “I always appreciate the chance
Schatz Urges Secretary Rubio To Release Billions In Funding For Gavi Vaccine Alliance, Global Fund To Fight Diseases, Save Lives
Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; and other global health programs. In his opening remarks, Senator Schatz, Ranking Member … another $3 billion being withheld for specific global health and other programs, noting Secretary Rubio is “perfectly capable
Hirono, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to Ensure AANHPI Students are Accounted for in Schools
Progressive Vietnamese American Organization, South Asian Public Health Association, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), Stop AAPI Hate
Schatz Condemns Trump’s $1 Billion Ballroom Funding Request As Americans Struggle With Rising Costs
ending subsidies that help 22 million Americans afford health care and then turning around and bankrolling … ending subsidies that help 22 million Americans afford health care and then turning around and bankrolling
Hirono, Schatz, Tokuda, Case, King-Hinds Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Commemorate 70 Years of IPIF
September 2025, she introduced the Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act to expand research and grant funding opportunities
Hirono Urges U.S. Forest Service to Provide Hawaii National Forest Report, IPIF Analysis
September 2025, she introduced the Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act to expand research and grant funding opportunities
Schatz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect Integrity Of Public Science
interference. Their work is crucial to protecting Americans’ health, advancing domestic industry, and responding to climate threats … independent inspector generals, erasing and manipulating essential public health data, and restricting communications from the Department of Health
Hirono, Chu Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing National AANHPI Mental Health Day
American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day. The resolution recognizes the importance of mental health … close to double the national average and mental health treatment utilization among Asian Americans remaining alarmingly
Schatz, Cruz Introduce New Bill To Protect Kids On AI Chatbot Platforms
prolonged engagement by adolescent users. The Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology … This moment demands action to protect children’s health and safety online, and I’m proud to join
Schatz Leads Group Of 17 Senators In Demanding Trump Administration Comply With Law, Use Foreign Assistance Funding To Support Global Health, Food Aid, Help Save Lives As Congress Directed
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 development and global health funding on close-out costs, instead of lifesaving and other … expiring FY25 assistance, including the $2 billion global health funding, consistent with the law. The Administration also must
Schatz: Instead Of Making Life More Affordable For Americans, Republicans Are Spending $70 Billion On Rogue Agency
utilities, for food, for housing, for health care – for every single aspect of their lives. And you would … inflation, and millions of Americans have lost their health insurance this year. People really are struggling just
Schatz Presses RFK Jr. On Support For President Trump’s Order To Boost Weed Killer He Said Was Toxic, Causes Cancer
Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) pressed U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy
Schatz Secures Commitment From Health Secretary To Support Hawai‘i’s Recovery From Kona Low Storms, Protect Health Care Access
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) budget request, U.S. Senator Brian … governor just submitted a request for a public health emergency declaration. Do I have your commitment to work
Senate Passes Bipartisan Hirono Resolution Designating April as ‘National Native Plant Month’
native plants are essential to the health of our ecosystems and the diversity of our wildlife,”said Senator … across the country. In September 2025, sheintroducedtheTropical Plant Health Initiative Actto expand research and grant funding opportunities
Schatz Introduces Legislation To Prevent Youth Suicide
Prevention Act would fund suicide prevention initiatives, ensure health care providers receive training to prevent intentional harm … lethal means safety education, training, and resources to health care professionals; Establish a grant program to integrate lethal
Hirono, Blunt Rochester, McIver Lead Colleagues in Introducing Working Women’s Bill of Rights
serving as leaders in vital industries like education, health care, public service, and caregiving. The resolution, introduced during … that have eroded access to affordable education, reproductive health care, and quality child care,”said Dr. Jamila
Hirono, Murray, King Lead Colleagues in Demanding HHS Immediately Release Title X Funding
access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes, and increase sexually transmitted infections.” WASHINGTON, D.C.–Today … colleagues in sending a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., demanding that