State of Military Infrastructure in Hawai‘i
since 1875 when King Kalākaua granted the United States the right to enter Pearl Harbor and establish … strong desire from both the military and State of Hawai‘i to move more service members back onto
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Consideration of H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026
citizens. (Last week a sitting state senator in my own district relayed that she was fearful of going
Introduction of Hawaii National Cemetery Act
living in Hawai‘i, some 11% of the state’s population. To maintain equitable access to burial benefits
Case Speaks on National Immigrants Day
born citizens of another country—to our United States. Our Nation stands as the country with the most … contributed more than $579 billion in local, state and federal taxes, and today millions of American workers
Case Congratulates the Newest Cohort of Teach For America (TFA) Hawaii
marks its 20th year of service to the State of Hawai‘i by welcoming 103 corps members
Case Speaks on Native Hawaiian History Month
Hawaii’s geographic distance from the continental United States and the general lack of education nationally about Hawaiian
Case Recognizes Filipino American History Month
recorded arrival of Filipinos in the continental United States took place on October 18, 1587, when the “Luzones … first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States in St. Malo, Louisiana in 1763. Since those early beginnings
Case Speaks on the 25th Anniversary of the Hawai‘i National Guard’s State Partnership Program
recognize and commemorate the 25th anniversary of the State Partnership Program (SPP) between the Hawai‘i National Guard … Republic of the Philippines. The SPP pairs state and territorial National Guard units with partner nations worldwide
Case Supports the PARTNER Act
known as the Pacific Islands, including twelve independent states, countries in free association and territories. Though small … known as the Pacific Islands, including twelve independent states, countries in free association and territories. Though small
Introduction of Merchant Marine Allies Partnership Act
more strategically dangerous than in my home state of Hawai‘i. Located in the middle of the Indo … deep national security alignment with the United States. It allows ships constructed in those allied countries to qualify
Case Speaks on the BLUE Pacific Act
known as the Pacific Islands, including twelve independent states, countries in free association and territories. Though small … region, authorizing the Secretaries of State and Commerce to hire locally employed staff in the region, establishing
Case Speaks on the Pacific Partnership Act
known as the Pacific Islands, including twelve independent states, countries in free association and territories. Though small
Case Introduces the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act Amendments
This bill is especially important for my home state of Hawaii, where the link between tourism … major draws for those who visit our state. The past generations have witnessed a great renaissance
Case Introduces the Energy Transitions Initiative Authorization Act
natural disasters. For example, in my home state of Hawai‘i, which ranks as the state with … working to address them. In Hawai‘i, our state leaders launched a clean energy initiative
Case Introduces the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act
promised the opportunity to immigrate to the United States along with their families. However, after sacrificing … wait decades to come to the United States to join and care for them. This has effectively prevented
Case Speaks on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
some specific national security challenges regarding my home state of Hawai‘i and the broader IndoPacific. The Indo … homeland, and that includes my home state of Hawai‘i. It is not only the headquarters
Case Statement in Support of USCG in the Indo-Pacific
support of the U.S. Coast Guard. My home state of Hawai‘i relies heavily on and has benefited … long held strategic importance to the United States. These island nations and other jurisdictions are located
Case Speaks on SBA Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
importance of employee-owned businesses in our state. From that humble beginning, the Hawaii Chapter of the ESOP … ESOP companies and professional service providers in the state, which is a significant number considering our state
Case Speaks on the Indigenous Diplomacy and Engagement Act
Office for Indigenous Affairs at the Department of State responsible for coordinating all efforts of the federal government … consist of members appointed by the Secretary of State, President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker
Case Supports the Designation of April 2025 as National Native Plant Month
medicine, shelter and spiritual practices. In my home state of Hawaii, our kuleana (responsibility) is to care
Case Speaks on the Saving NEMO Act
ornamental reef fish and corals, the United States bears a significant responsibility in perpetuating the demand for these … would prohibit the importation into the United States of protected reef species taken through unsustainable or destructive practices
Case Reintroduces the Sustainable Budget Act
full generation now. The last time the United States had a balanced budget was in 2001. Since then
Case Speaks on the Hawai‘i Native Species Conservation & Recovery Act
providing a pathway for collaboration across local, state and federal stakeholders, this bill empowers Native Hawaiian communities
Case Speaks on the Jones Act
cargo shipping to and from my isolated home state of Hawai‘i and the other island and separated … country not part of the contiguous 48 United States. In doing so, we seek to break the stranglehold
Case Speaks on the Affordable Shipping for All Act
exclusion is illustrated by Hawai‘i, my home state. We are over 2,500 miles from the West … ship basic products our parts of the United States, effectively treating our areas as if we are foreign