Brian Schatz
U.S. Senator · Hawaii · Democrat · Chair, Indian Affairs
Statements and posts
298 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to Schatz’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 1). Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026.
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Announced $81.4 million in federal funding for Hawaii storm damage repairs.
“This new federal funding will help repair storm-damaged roads and structures as recovery from this year’s historic flooding continues. We’re going to keep working to deliver federal resources so that affected communities can get back on their feet”
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Signed bipartisan bill into law to combat illegal fishing and seafood fraud.
“Our new law will give law enforcement a powerful new tool to detect where ahi comes from, help prevent seafood fraud, and give consumers better, more accurate information on what they’re buying and eating”
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Pressed Trump administration on immigration court's shift to in-person hearings in Honolulu.
“Honolulu is the only immigration court in Hawai‘i, serving respondents who reside on Maui, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island, Moloka‘i and Lana?i. Accessing the court in Honolulu requires these residents to travel by air. For years, to overcome that obstacle, the court has conducted proceedings by video conference”
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Schatz: Hawai‘i Set to Receive $40 Million to Support Local Coffee, Cacao Farms, Boost Production
Announced $40 million grant for University of Hawai'i to support local coffee and cacao farms.
“This is great news for our small local coffee and cacao farms and showcases Hawai‘i’s global leadership in agricultural research. This new federal funding will give local farmers more tools to fights threats like drought and invasive pests and help boost production of Hawai‘i’s world-class coffee and chocolate”
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Schatz: President Approves Disaster Declarations For Hurricanes Lala, Lowell
Praised President Trump for approving disaster declarations for Hurricanes Lala and Lowell.
“Recovering from back-to-back hurricanes requires significant resources, and help is on the way. I thank the president for approving these disaster declarations which will unlock federal resources and help our state and county governments rebuild.”
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Schatz: Hawai‘i Set to Receive More Than $6 Million to Improve Veterans Cemetery in Hilo
Announced $6.1 million Department of Veterans Affairs grant for East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery improvements.
“Thousands of brave service members from Hawai‘i put their lives on the line to serve our country. This federal funding will help us improve and maintain Veterans Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo so we can continue to honor their legacies”
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Schatz, Hirono Lead Senate Resolution Honoring Hawaiian History
Introduced Senate resolution designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month.
“Hawaiian cultural traditions and values are an essential part of what makes Hawai‘i special. Hawaiian History Month is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of the Native Hawaiian community and recommit to protecting Native Hawaiian rights”
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Madam President, you know, this is about a couple of very simple questions. The first question is, Humans in control of technology or not? That is the first question. Even the mechanisms that we are accustomed to, for instance, in aviation, where you say ``Before this plane can take off, we have to…
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Urged swift approval of emergency declaration for Hawaii ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo.
“We urge swift approval of Governor Green’s request for an emergency declaration and the additional federal assistance it will provide.”
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Schatz, Warner To Take To Senate Floor To Demand Passage Of New AI Security Legislation
Introduced legislation to establish safety and security standards for advanced artificial intelligence systems.
“Every day, we’re seeing new reports of AI models going rogue and hacking systems without our knowledge or oversight. The risks of AI are not theoretical – they are happening in real-time”
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Madam President, I want to thank the Senator from Virginia and ranking member of the Intelligence Committee and also thank Senator Kim, the Senator from New Jersey, both of whom have real expertise in this area and as it intersects with public policy. This is really about one simple thing, and that…
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Schatz: Climate Change is Why Disasters are Piling Up
Spoke on Senate floor about climate change increasing disaster frequency and severity.
“In recent weeks, Hawai‘i experienced two separate hurricanes which destroyed homes and roads, closed schools and offices, and left thousands of people in the dark.”
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Senate Passes Schatz-Wicker Resolution Designating Telehealth Awareness Week
Senate passed bipartisan resolution designating September 20-26 as Telehealth Awareness Week.
“Telehealth helps people access quality health care when and where they need it, and our resolution highlights the broad, bipartisan support for raising awareness of and expanding access to telehealth”
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Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Mr. President, when the people building AI warn us about the potential for their models to cause serious harm, we must take them seriously. And this is not a question of whether you like progress or even how likely you think the worst-case scenario is. This is a question of who is in charge of this…
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Criticized Trump administration for impounding or redirecting billions in foreign assistance funding.
“Congress passed a law to invest in saving lives, protecting the American people, and advancing our interests abroad; it did not hand Trump a checkbook to spend on whatever he pleases while blocking funding for everything else.”
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Urged State Department to prioritize release of wrongfully detained American journalist in Iran.
“Mr. Valizadeh is currently being held in Evin Prison, which is notorious for its inhumane conditions and arbitrary executions of political prisoners. His health has significantly deteriorated in custody, where he has consistently been denied medical care, including the inhaler he needs to treat his asthma.”
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Criticized Trump administration for impounding or redirecting billions in foreign assistance funding.
“Congress passed a law to invest in saving lives, protecting the American people, and advancing our interests abroad; it did not hand Trump a checkbook to spend on whatever he pleases while blocking funding for everything else.”
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Schatz, Murray, Shaheen, Reed, Warner, Coons Statement on Deadly Iranian Wedding Strike
Released statement criticizing deadly U.S. strike on Iranian wedding that killed four civilians.
“Reports that a strike on a home in Kuhestak, Iran that killed four civilians, including women and a child, and injured more than 60 others was likely caused by an errant U.S. bomb are shocking and deeply troubling. This is not the first time that U.S.”
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Schatz, Young Introduce Legislation to Help Stop Child Labor
Introduced bipartisan bill to increase penalties and protections against child labor violations.
“Right now, our laws are allowing some of the worst employers to get away with exploiting kids for labor with nothing more than weak fines”
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Schatz, Pocan Introduce Legislation to End Student Loan Debt Crisis
Introduced bill to provide states matching grants for debt-free college programs.
“Solving the student loan debt crisis means focusing on the full cost of college – that includes books, room and board, and supplies”
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Introduced privileged resolution requiring State Department report on West Bank violence and American deaths.
“Settlers have attacked and killed Palestinians and Americans in the West Bank for years, too often without any real accountability from the Israeli government. We need answers about why this violence has been allowed to continue and what concrete steps are being taken to prevent future tragedies.”
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Urged President to approve disaster declarations for Hawaii after Hurricanes Lowell and Lala.
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Led roundtable on improving repatriation of Native Hawaiian remains and cultural items under NAGPRA.
“We’ve seen a significant uptick in efforts by museums and institutions to comply with federal law and repatriate remains and cultural items back to Native Hawaiians and other Native communities, where they belong”
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Announced $29.7 million in federal funding for Native Hawaiian Education Program.
“This is good news for Hawai‘i. This money helps thousands of young kids develop learning skills and gives Native Hawaiian families more affordable child care options”
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Schatz, Local Leaders Discuss Expanding Housing Access for Native Hawaiians
Led roundtable discussion on expanding housing access for Native Hawaiians and discussed modernizing federal housing programs.
“We simply have to make it easier to build housing. I appreciated hearing directly from leaders who are working every day to get more housing built about what we can do to help.”
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