State of Military Infrastructure in Hawai‘i
served as a linchpin of our nation’s presence in the Indo-Pacific since 1875 when King Kalākaua … Force – along with a significant presence of our nation’s intelligence community. It is our nation’s Indo
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Consideration of H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026
time that it is critical to our national security that our Defense Department be fully operating, be fully … resolution for sixteen months now, and that cripples national security. That is a national security risk
Introduction of Hawaii National Cemetery Act
today to introduce legislation to build a new national cemetery in Hawai‘i. I am joined … introducing the companion bill in the Senate. Our nation has a special responsibility to our veterans. They served
Promoting Regional Opportunities for Sustainable Prosperity and Economic Resilience in the Pacific Act Statement
through trade and investment. Most recently, the 2025 National Security Strategy asserts that “the Indo-Pacific is already … assistance to Pacific Island countries to support U.S. national security interests and the priorities of partner countries. However
Case Speaks on National Immigrants Day
today to express gratitude and support for our Nation's vibrant immigrant community on this National Immigrants … another country—to our United States. Our Nation stands as the country with the most immigrants
Case Congratulates the Newest Cohort of Teach For America (TFA) Hawaii
Teach For America (TFA) Hawaiʻi. TFA, a critical national nonprofit partner since 1989 in our effort to eliminate … mobilize as many as possible of our nation’s most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen
Case Recognizes Filipino American History Month
Hawaii is particularly rich and echoes the national story. In 1906, the first fifteen Sakada contract laborers arrived
Case Speaks on Native Hawaiian History Month
United States and the general lack of education nationally about Hawaiian history, many Americans remain unaware that there … only Hawai‘i but also the entire nation, offering a living example of perseverance, identity and contribution
Case Speaks on the 25th Anniversary of the Hawai‘i National Guard’s State Partnership Program
State Partnership Program (SPP) between the Hawai‘i National Guard and the Armed Forces of the Republic … Philippines. The SPP pairs state and territorial National Guard units with partner nations worldwide. It helps build enduring
Case Supports the PARTNER Act
Pacific Islands region remains critical to our national security interests in the Indo-Pacific and advises greater … Pacific Islands region remains critical to our national security interests in the Indo-Pacific and advises greater
Introduction of Merchant Marine Allies Partnership Act
outdated restriction has always been argued as national security, to maintain a strong U.S. shipbuilding industry and merchant … routine. This poses a significant and immediate national security concern. First, by enabling vessels critical to U.S. domestic
Case Speaks on the BLUE Pacific Act
Pacific Islands region remains critical to our national security interests in the Indo-Pacific which advises greater … assistance to build the capacity of civilian and national security institutions in the region and expanding existing reports
Case Speaks on the Pacific Partnership Act
Pacific Islands region remains critical to our national security interests in the Indo-Pacific and advises greater
Case Introduces the Energy Transitions Initiative Authorization Act
resilient and reliable energy for some of our nation’s most vulnerable regions – isolated and Tribal communities. Isolated … state with the most expensive power in the nation, residential electricity rates average 34 cents per kilowatt
Case Speaks on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
testify today on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). I’d like to highlight … your consideration and action some specific national security challenges regarding my home state of Hawai
Case Statement in Support of USCG in the Indo-Pacific
strategic importance to the United States. These island nations and other jurisdictions are located in the vast expanse … United States became administrator of the United Nations-designated Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In that time
Case Speaks on SBA Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
second-oldest ESOP chapter in the Nation, underscoring the success and importance of employee-owned businesses
Case Speaks on the Indigenous Diplomacy and Engagement Act
common challenges that transcend often artificial lines of national sovereignty. To recognize their international status and leverage their … international community adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This common history, knowledge
Three-Year Anniversary of Russia's Brutal Attack on Ukraine
Australia and New Zealand, Singapore, India, the island nations of the Pacific. Tell that to the citizens
Case Supports the Designation of April 2025 as National Native Plant Month
integral to the environmental health of our Nation. From supporting biodiversity to enhancing local ecosystems, native plants play … flora of Hawaii and other parts of our Nation face constant pressure from non-native plants that crowd
Case Reintroduces the Sustainable Budget Act
cover accumulated net deficits over time, constitutes our national debt. Much like a family or business … projected to reach $2.9 trillion by 2034. Our national debt has reached unprecedented levels as well
Case Speaks on the Jones Act
under the guise of preserving a strong national merchant marine. But today it is just an anachronism. Most … very small portion of the total national Jones Act shipping where it is particularly destructive in application