Another mixed result in my Appropriations Committee’s 10th of 12 measures to fund our federal government for the upcoming fiscal year, this our second largest one covering health, education, labor, human services and other critical non-defense efforts. I could not support
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- Hawai’i on the Hill Week in full swing. 10th anniversary of a spectacularly successful collaboration between Senator Hirono and the Hawai’i Chamber of Commerce. Bringing the best of Hawai’i to Capitol Hill, educating this different world on our home, discussing major policy
- Here’s my most recent Congressman Ed Case Reports districtwide e-newsletter: “Midyear Report; My Priorities; This Is What I’m Doing About ….” Sections are: Packed June; Mid-Year, Veterans, Kupuna Reports; June 1st Tele-Talk Story; Appropriations Successes; Cost of Living #1;
- Full May Home: Flores de Mayo & Filipino Fiesta; Small Business Awardees Diamond Bakery and Inspired Closets ; Congressional Art Competition youtu.be/XehbZeR09eE?si…
- Amidst major votes and continued Appropriations work, my DC meetings this week covered a lot of issues: Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s Military Affairs Council; Jeri Moniz/Hawai’i Cattlemen’s Council; Papua New Guinea Ambassador to the US Sir Arnold Amet; Sol Kaho’ohalahala and
- Two big votes this week: Yes on H.R. 2913, rejecting the President’s obstruction of further aid to Ukraine and increased sanctions on Russia (passed on a bipartisan vote of 226-195) congress.gov/bill/119th-con…; and Yes on H.Con. Res. 86, directing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from
- Assuring affordable, available, quality health care for all Americans is one of my top Congressional priorities. Here is a summary of some of my legislative efforts toward this critical goal, from legislation and votes to appropriations, statements and more. I welcome your
- Highlight: Constituent Services. We really appreciate being able to help our constituents with your own individual concerns. Here are two more successes cutting thru red tape to get real answers on Social Security benefits and student loans. For more on our constituent services:
- Here’s a replay of my live districtwide Tele-Talk Story last nite. Really grateful to the thousands who joined. We covered a lot, including the unacceptably high cost of living, the Trump administration, my Appropriations Committee work funding billions of assistance to our
- June 1st brings in Pride Month, when we especially celebrate the contributions of our LGBTQ+ communities, remember those many whose dedication brought us this far, and recommit ourselves to the never-ending fight for equality for all. I’ve been a member of our Congressional
- Fully enforcing our illegal fireworks laws and keeping our communities safe takes increased penalties on the largescale manufacturers and distributors. I joined @RepJillTokuda in introducing our legislation to make transporting illegal fireworks across state lines a federal money
- To keep reporting back to you on my work in Congress, answer your questions and get your guidance, I’m hosting my seventh district wide talk story community meeting (this one a Tele-Talk Story) this coming Monday, June 1st, 6-7:30 pm Hawai’i time. All the details are here:






















