Schatz: Hawai‘i Set To Receive Nearly $25 Million For Native Hawaiian Health Care

Announced nearly $25 million in federal funding for Native Hawaiian health care systems.

“These health centers are essential for keeping local families healthy”

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Schatz Introduces Bill To Harden Infrastructure Against Floods, Extreme Weather

Introduced bill to require federally-funded infrastructure to withstand flooding and extreme weather.

“Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more severe in Hawai‘i and across the country, and it’s taking a huge toll on our infrastructure. Our bill will help ensure that federally-funded infrastructure is built to be more resilient to the impact of floods and other disasters”

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Schatz Statement On UK Social Media Ban For Kids Under 16

Praised UK social media ban for minors and called for U.S. legislation.

“The UK is the latest example of a country stepping up to protect kids online. More and more governments are recognizing that addictive social media platforms are causing real harm to kids. Parents are asking for help, and lawmakers should listen. It’s time to pass the Kids Off Social Media Act.”

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Schatz Presses Museums And Universities To Quickly Return Native Ancestral Remains And Items, Comply With Native American Graves Protection And Repatriation Act

Pressed 15 museums and universities to return Native ancestral remains and items.

“It shouldn’t take this long to return Native remains to their communities. Indigenous people have waited long enough. It's time for these museums and universities to stop the delays and finally do the right thing”

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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Advances Schatz Bipartisan Bill To Promote Geothermal In Indo-Pacific

Advanced bipartisan bill to promote geothermal energy in the Indo-Pacific region.

“With energy demand rising and countries experiencing shortages, we have an opportunity to extend our leadership in geothermal energy and help our allies and partners become more energy secure”

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Schatz, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Stop People From Sending Unwanted Nude Photos

Introduced bipartisan bill to create federal penalties for sending unwanted explicit images online.

“No one should fall victim to unwanted flashing, whether in real-life or online”

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More Than 41,000 Hawai‘i Residents Join Schatz’s Statewide Telephone Town Hall

Held statewide telephone town hall with over 41,000 Hawaii residents.

“I always appreciate the chance to hear directly from people across Hawai‘i about their priorities and concerns”

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Following Reports Of Tribal Citizens Being Questioned And Detained, Schatz, Durbin Demand Answers From Trump Administration On Immigration Enforcement, Targeting Of Native People

Demanded DHS guidance recognizing Tribal IDs for citizenship verification.

“It is well-established law that Tribal citizens born within the United States are U.S. citizens, yet many Tribal citizens have met resistance from DHS personnel when attempting to establish their citizenship using their Tribal IDs”

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Following Schatz-McMahon Agreement, Education Department Officially Begins Process To Extend Federal Funding For Native Hawaiian Education Program, $46 Million Set To Continue Flowing For Hawai‘i Kids

Secured $46 million in federal funding extension for Native Hawaiian Education Program.

“This is good news for Hawai‘i. This money helps thousands of young kids develop learning skills and gives local families more affordable child care options”

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Schatz Presses Secretary Rubio On President Trump’s China Trip, Impact Of Iran War On Indo-Pacific

Questioned Secretary Rubio on technology sales to China and Taiwan assurances.

“It's pretty plain that the president violated one of the Six Assurances”

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Schatz Urges Secretary Rubio To Release Billions In Funding For Gavi Vaccine Alliance, Global Fund To Fight Diseases, Save Lives

Urged Secretary Rubio to release billions in appropriated funding for global vaccine and health programs.

“You have been granted extraordinary authority, not just as secretary of state, but national security advisor, and one of the closest members of the cabinet to the president. I want you to assert your authority and implement the law we have passed because that is the only way we will be able to pass the new bill.”

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Schatz, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Promote Geothermal In Indo-Pacific

Introduced bipartisan bill to promote geothermal energy exploration and production in Indo-Pacific region.

“With energy demand rising and countries experiencing shortages, we have an opportunity to extend our leadership in geothermal energy and help our allies and partners become more energy secure”

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Schatz Highlights Harms Of Micro Prop Bets In Sports, Need To Address Offshore Sports Books

Discussed harms of micro prop bets in sports and announced plan to introduce legislation against them.

“Micro prop [bets are] insidious in that [they] can be manipulated by a player or anyone else”

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Schatz Condemns Trump’s $1 Billion Ballroom Funding Request As Americans Struggle With Rising Costs

Criticized Republican budget bill's $1 billion funding for Trump's ballroom as wasteful spending.

“A billion dollars goes a long way, especially in a state like Hawai‘i”

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Senate Passes Schatz-Hirono Resolution Honoring UH Men’s Volleyball Team For NCAA National Championship Win

Senate unanimously passed resolution congratulating University of Hawaii men's volleyball team on NCAA championship.

“This win wasn’t just for the incredible athletes on the court. This win was for the coaches, staff, family, friends, and fans who supported them all along the way. And it was a win for our entire state. This victory belongs to Hawai‘i.”

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Schatz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect Integrity Of Public Science

Introduced legislation to protect public scientific research from political and special interest influence.

“Our bill will protect government science from political interference by codifying clear scientific integrity principles and holding public scientists to the highest standards.”

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Schatz Presses Hegseth On Administration’s Iran War Planning Amid Scramble To Relocate Weapons Systems, Evacuate Personnel After War Started

Questioned Defense Secretary on Iran war preparedness and weapons system relocations during hearing.

“I’m wondering why the president of the United States – our commander-in-chief – said that he was shocked that Iran would retaliate by striking other countries in the region. This was not just foreseeable, it was foreseen”

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Schatz Congratulates UH Men’s Volleyball Team On NCAA National Championship Win

Congratulated University of Hawaii men's volleyball team on NCAA championship.

“Congratulations to the UH men’s volleyball team on an incredible championship win! Our team battled all season long, played with heart, and showed what Hawai?i volleyball is all about. We’re all proud of you. Go ‘Bows!”

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Following Disturbing Incident In Lāhainā, Schatz Calls On NOAA To Strengthen Public Education Efforts To Protect Hawaiian Monk Seals

Called on NOAA to strengthen public education efforts to protect Hawaiian monk seals.

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Following Request From Schatz, Education Secretary Agrees To Avoid Cuts To Native Hawaiian Education Program, Keep Millions In Federal Funding Flowing For Hawai‘i Kids

Secured Education Secretary agreement to maintain $46 million in Native Hawaiian Education Program funding.

“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 Visits Site Of Future Hālau Of ‘Ōiwi Art On Maui

Visited construction site of Hālau of 'Ōiwi Art, a cultural center and disaster resilience hub on Maui.

“This will be a special place for people to come together, a first-of-its-kind home for hula halau across Maui to practice and share their craft and Native Hawaiian culture”

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Schatz Congratulates Maui Families Awarded With Federal Funding To Buy First Home

Announced $600,000 in federal homebuyer assistance for Maui fire survivors.

“We fought for this money in Washington because we knew that for Maui to recover fully, it needed its people. And what people need above all else is the security of a stable home”

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Schatz Leads Group of 9 Senators In Introducing Resolution Commemorating World Press Freedom Day

Led group of senators introducing resolution commemorating World Press Freedom Day.

“A free press is a cornerstone of any healthy democracy – and it’s vital that we protect and defend it, at home and abroad”

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Schatz Statement On Passage Of Department Of Homeland Security Funding Bill

Praised House passage of fiscal year 2026 Department of Homeland Security funding bill.

“Today’s bipartisan vote in the House will mean DHS can finally reopen. For Hawai‘i, this will ensure FEMA disaster recovery support and other federal resources for communities impacted by the recent storms will continue without interruption.”

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Schatz Details Impact From Kona Low Storms, Urges Long-Term Support For Recovery

Spoke on Senate floor about Kona low storms in Hawaii and urged long-term federal recovery support.

“Hawai‘i experienced its worst flooding in more than 20 years last month. But amid the devastation wrought by the relentless rain, Hawai‘i’s aloha spirit prevailed”

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