Statements and posts
11 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Hirono, Chu Recognize Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week
Introduced bipartisan resolution recognizing Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week.
“In Hawaii and nationwide, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions help students thrive in the classroom and prepare them for success after graduation. As the Trump regime continues its ideological attacks on Minority-Serving Institutions, supporting AANAPISIs and the communities they…”
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Held forum examining how national private school voucher program diverts $51 billion annually from public schools.
“Raising the Alarm: How the National School Voucher Program Will Be Harmful to Students.”
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Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 1, 2025, roll 372
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Hirono Presses FBI Director Kash Patel on Abuse of Power, Leadership Failures
Questioned FBI Director Kash Patel on mismanagement and abuse of power during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
“You have been at the helm of the FBI for almost two years, and the list of your failings is long and frankly growing.”
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Encouraged Hawaii agricultural producers to apply for federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Lala.
“As we continue assessing the damages from Hurricane Lala and begin our recovery efforts, I’m committed to ensuring that Hawaii’s farmers, ranchers, and livestock producers receive the resources they need.”
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Hirono Statement on Blanche Confirmation Vote
Voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General.
“The Attorney General of the United States must be independent from the president and committed to upholding the rule of law. Todd Blanche’s unyielding loyalty to Donald Trump makes clear that he cares about neither independence nor the rule of law. From gaslighting Epstein survivors to pursuing political witch hunts,…”
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Hirono Statement Marking Three Years Since Maui Wildfires
Marked third anniversary of Maui wildfires and announced $2.8 billion in federal recovery aid.
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Hirono Presses Hegseth on Critical Munitions Inventory, Raises Alarms About Readiness Impacts
Pressed Defense Secretary Hegseth on military munitions shortages and readiness impacts.
“I write to express my deep and continuing concern regarding the state of the United States military’s critical munitions inventory.”
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Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) a senior member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), led 16 Senate Democratic colleagues in urging U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to provide Congress with a full…
“Since announcing the list of facilities being evaluated for possible closure in March, very little detail or analysis has been provided to Congress or the public on the factors being considered for each facility.”
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Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) introduces the Protect American Values Act, legislation that would prevent federal funds from being used to implement, administer, enforce, or otherwise…
“By removing any guidance for what qualifies as ‘public charge’ the Trump Regime’s rule creates fear and prevents immigrants and their families from accessing services they need—even if they are still entitled to them. In making the pathway to attaining a green card more confusing, the anti-immigrant ideology of this…”
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During the forum, a panel of witnesses comprised of former ED leaders, civil rights advocates, and parent advocates spoke about how outsourcing ED’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and Office for Civil Rights…
“Students come to the classroom with varying backgrounds and abilities, but they each deserve to pursue an education with peace of mind. OCR has supported this goal since the late 1960s, but the Trump administration's decision to move this office to the Department of Justice will hinder these efforts.”
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In Judiciary Committee, Hirono Votes Against Advancing Blanche Confirmation
In a Judiciary Committee executive business meeting, Senator Hirono raised concerns about Mr. Blanche’s ability to lead an independent U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) committed to enforcing the rule of law.
“Mr. Blanche has demonstrated that his words to us at his hearing do not matter. I intend to judge Mr. Blanche not by his words but by his actions. Even though he said he would cooperate with the New Mexico Epstein investigation, he will not actually do so. Even though he claims to follow the constitution and the law,…”