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Reps Lead Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa and Sen. Mazie K. Hirono introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution in the U.S. Senate to recognize the month of October as Filipino American History Month.

Hanabusa Urges President to Attend Asia Summits

Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa and nine of her colleagues sent a letter to the White House.

Funding Bill for National Park Maintenance Passes

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa praised the passing of measures permanently reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund and dedicating new funding to National Park Service.

Hilo Residents Invited to Talk Story With Rep. Hanabusa

Residents of East Hawai‘i are invited to talk story with gubernatorial candidate Colleen Hanabusa on July 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Hilo.

Reps Honor Sen. Daniel Akaka on House Floor

Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01) led a Special Order of speeches on the House floor on Friday, April 13, 2018, honoring the late Sen. Daniel K. Akaka.

Rep. Hanabusa Opposes Judicial Confirmation of Anti-LGBT Nominee

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa announced that she joined Rep. A. Donald McEachin and 62 of their colleagues to oppose the judicial confirmation of Stuart Kyle Duncan to the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Rep. Hanabusa Supports Wishes of People with Terminal Illness

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa submitted testimony in support of House Bill 2739.

Rep. Hanabusa Comments on Anniversary of Forced Relocation of Japanese Americans

The following statement was issued by Rep. Colleen Hanabusa today on the 76th anniversary of the signing of the executive order that led to the arrest of Japanese.

Rep. Hanabusa’s Statement on Russians Charged With Meddling in U.S. Elections

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa issued the following statement after 13 Russian citizens and three Russian companies were charged with engaging in a multi-million dollar operation..

Reps. Gabbard & Hanabusa Will Not Accept Salary During Shutdown

Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa announced on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, that they will not accept their salary during the federal government shutdown.

Legislation to Increase Federal Resources for Migrants

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) joined a coalition of lawmakers in reintroducing the Compact Impact Relief Act.

UPDATE: Schatz, Hanabusa Court Big Island Voters

The two appeared before a packed house at Hilo’s Sangha Hall for their second debate in the race to fill out the remaining term of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye.

Schatz, Hanabusa to Debate at Hilo’s Sangha Hall

The event is currently the only forum scheduled on the Big Island for the two candidates seeking to fill the remaining term of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye.

Hawaii House Members Critical of Freedom Act Changes

Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa said the bill they co-introduced in October has been stripped of elements needed to rein in the NSA.

UPDATE: Senate Passes Budget Without Hawaii Fee Exemption

The state’s Senate and House members said the more than doubling of the airline fee disproportionately affects residents of Hawaii and Alaska.

Hanabusa: Grant Designed to Assist Return to Workforce

The congresswoman said the funding will allow the development of plans fine-tuned to the circumstances of recipients of unemployment benefits.

Hawaii Lawmakers Looking to Boost Native Hawaiian Education

All four members of the state’s congressional delegation are sponsoring what they say are needed changes to the Native Hawaiian Education Act.