#National Defense Authorization Act
Hirono secures key priorities for Hawaiʻi and Pacific Region in Committee markup of annual defense bill
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) secured several key priorities for Hawaiʻi and the US military during the Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act.
Sen. Case: Defense authorization bill passed by House fails on national issues but strengthens Hawai‘i’s role in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. House-passed National Defense Authorization Act authorizes more than $1.5 billion in military construction projects in Hawai‘i, including $5.4 million to begin construction of a new air traffic control tower at Wheeler Army Airfield.
Sen. Hirono secures priorities for Hawai‘i in committee markup of annual defense bill
Senate Armed Services Committee approval is the first step in the process to establish defense funding levels and set policies for the Department of Defense.
Senator makes priorities for Hawai‘i in committee markup of annual defense bill
Committee approval is the first step in the process to establish defense funding levels and set policies for the Department of Defense.
Volcanic warning system improvements, coral reef protections to become federal law
The US Senate passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which included several provisions to protect coral reefs, improve the nation’s volcanic warning system and stop the practice of killing sharks for their fins.
Gov. Ige Appointed Co-Chair of Council of Governors
The White House reports that Gov. David Y. Ige has been appointed co-chair of the Council of Governors.
Rep. Gabbard Supports Native Hawaiian Small Businesses
On Thursday, Aug. 2, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard delivered a congressional update at the Annual Native Hawaiian Organizations Association Business Summit Conference.
Sen. Hirono Named to NDAA Conference Committee
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono was named to the Senate-House Conference Committee for the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Reps Release Statement on Trump Meetings
Democrats from the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees to release the following statement on President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
