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Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Overturn Trump Administration Rule Ending Life-Saving Abortion Care for Veterans
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal … ending abortion counseling entirely and abortion care for veterans who have been raped or whose pregnancy is threatening
Hirono, Case, Tokuda Introduce Legislation to Establish New National Veterans Cemetery in Hawaii
legislation that would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a new national veterans cemetery … state of Hawaii. Veterans who qualify for burial and memorial benefits are provided a choice of final resting
Schatz: Trump Is Knowingly Dragging Us Into Another Conflict
really did. There were a lot of young veterans who came back from Iraq and Afghanistan and said
Over The Past Year, Schatz Worked To Protect Federal Funding For Hawai‘i Amid National Cuts; Secured More Than $1 Billion To Support Maui’s Recovery, Improve Infrastructure, Expand High-Speed Internet Across The State
secured Senate passage of the Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act, bipartisan legislation to expand Department … Veterans Affairs health care and benefits to U.S. veterans who reside in the Freely Associated States of Palau
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Hirono Holds Spotlight Forum on Trump’s Illegal Efforts to Dismantle the Education Department
students, kids with disabilities, teachers, public servants, and veterans,"said Senator Blumenthal."I am committed to making sure
Hirono, Senate Democratic Caucus Introduce Legislation to Reverse SNAP Cuts and Restore Food Security for Millions of Americans
million people with disabilities, and 1.2 million veterans. In Hawaii, there are over 163,000 SNAP participants across … meals from millions of Americans, including children, seniors, veterans, workers, and people with disabilities, while also harming farmers
Senate Passes Schatz Legislation To Expand VA Services To U.S. Veterans In Freely Associated States
Moran (R-Kan.) that will expand Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits to U.S. veterans … Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands. The Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act requires
Hirono, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Immediately Halt Plans to Upend Key Homelessness Program
older adults, chronically homeless Americans with disabilities, veterans, and families being forced back onto the streets. As Secretary … older adults, chronically homeless Americans with disabilities, veterans, and families being forced back onto the streets. As Secretary
Hirono, Colleagues Urge Major Utility Companies Against Imposing Penalties, Service Shutoffs on Federal Workers Amid Shutdown
parks, processing retirement benefits, caring for our veterans, and so much more. These civil servants have nothing
Senate Passes National Defense Authorization Act Containing Over $10 Billion in Hirono-Led Provisions to Strengthen National Security
workers from job cuts, and helping to reunite veterans with their family members. I’ll continue working
Hirono, Colleagues Blast Secretary Collins for Politicizing Key Veteran Services During Shutdown
colleagues in calling out Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins for weaponizing the government shutdown … government shutdown, while simultaneously refusing to assist veterans with their casework. “Congress has provided the Department of Veterans
Schatz Leads Group Of 18 Senators In Introducing Legislation To Protect Federal Workers And Their Families From Losing Their Homes, Falling Behind On Paying Bills During Shutdown
Mexico families — from caring for our veterans to maintaining our public lands and keeping our communities safe. They
Hirono, Case Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Recognizing Filipino American History Month
Senator Hirono has also led theintroductionof theFilipino Veterans Family Reunification Act, legislation that would speed up the visa … process for children of Filipino World War II veterans. In April 2023, Senator Hirono, a member
Hirono, Duckworth, Underwood Reignite Push to Expand Access to Contraceptive Care for Veterans
both members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, along with Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL) in reintroducing … legislation that would improve Veterans’ access to contraception and increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness for contraceptive products
Hirono, Colleagues Recognize America’s LGBTQ+ Veterans and Servicemembers
September 20, 2025, as “National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day.” This day serves as a reminder … armed forces. National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day is celebrated on September 20, as it marks the anniversary
Hirono, Colleagues Demand VA Tighten Opioid Prescribing, Abide by Jason’s Law to Protect Veterans
seven colleagues in demanding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) strengthen compliance with Jason’s Law and improve … opioid prescribing practices for our veterans. Baldwin’s call comes after a report exposed internal VA audits found
Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Disinter Ineligible Veterans from National Cemeteries
which would extend the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) retroactive authority to disinter the remains of veterans
Hirono Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Give Workers Time Off to Vote
APIAVote); Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs; Blinded Veterans Association; Brennan Center for Justice; Coalition for the People
Hirono, Blumenthal Demand Answers on Forced Self-Deportation of Disabled Purple Heart Veteran in Hawaii
Joon Park, a disabled Purple Heart veteran residing in Hawaii, was forced by the Trump Administration to self … Hirono (D-HI)—a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC)—and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)—ranking
Hirono, Blumenthal Lead Legislation to Bolster VA’s Emergency Response to Disasters
Blumenthal (D-CT), both members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced theAdvancing VA’s Emergency Response … AVERT) Crises Act—legislationto strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) response to natural disasters, pandemics, and other
VIDEO: Hirono Presses Secretary Hegseth on Mobilization of Troops in Los Angeles, Use of Force Against U.S. Citizens and Civilians
sexual assault allegation against you and driving two veterans’ organizations into the ground. After only months
Hirono, Colleagues Demand Answers on Cost and Justification for Un-American Transgender Military Ban That Will Harm National Security
SPARTA, Modern Military Association of America, Minority Veterans of America and Out in National Security. In addition
Schatz, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Make Transportation More Cost-Effective For Disabled Veterans
Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) reintroduced the Deliver for Veterans Act. The bipartisan legislation expands an existing Department … Veterans Affairs (VA) grant program to cover shipping costs for disabled veterans who require modified vehicles for transportation
Hirono Leads Hawaii Delegation in Reintroducing Legislation to Improve Affordability of Health Care for Native Hawaiian Veterans
Bill would create parity for Native Hawaiian veterans by eliminating copays for VA health services and codifying … Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Brian Schatz