#senator mazie hirono
Senate passes Hirono resolution designating April as ‘National Native Plant Month’
The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), designating April 2025 as “National Native Plant Month.”
Hirono resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month is passed by Senate
Companion legislation was introduced by Rep. Judy Chu, who – like Sen. Hirono – sits on the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
Bill Introduced to Expand Commercial Lending to US Veterans
The law would exempt business loans to veterans from current caps on credit union member business lending.
Bill Introduced to Expand Treatment for Eating Disorders in Military
The legislation would expand needed access to eating disorder treatment for thousands of Hawai‘i residents.
Barriers Lifted for FAS Citizens to Obtain ‘REAL IDs’
DHS will remove barriers placed on FAS citizens to secure REAL ID-Act compliant identification.
Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill to Promote Affordable Clean Energy
The Next Generation Electric Systems Act would establish a competitive grant program to modernize the nation’s electric systems.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Reunite Filipino Veterans with Children
The legislation would expedite visas for children of Filipino veterans who served in World War II
Sen. Hirono Issues Statement on Fingerprinting Policy
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued the following statement after the Trump Administration stated it would end its policy of requiring fingerprinting of all adult members.
Hirono Votes to End Support of Saudi-Led War in Yemen
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono voted to pass a resolution to end U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
Reps to Conduct Oversight of Trump’s Mistreatment of Migrant Children
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono will go to Texas on a congressional oversight trip investigating the Trump Administration’s treatment of children who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border.
Sen. Hirono Votes to End US Support for Saudi-Led Yemen War
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) voted to advance a resolution to end U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen.
Senators Challenge Appointment of Acting Attorney General
Senators filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker.
Sen. Hirono Presents Opening Statement at Kavanaugh Hearing
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, forcefully outlined what’s at stake in the fight for the future of the Supreme Court and the threat Judge Brett Kavanaugh would pose to the constitutional rights of millions.
Sen. Hirono Secures Important Hawai‘i Priorities
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono secured important Hawai‘i priorities in the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
Full Per Diem Rates for Long-Term Military Assignments Restored
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Service Seapower Subcommittee, ensured a full repeal of the Department of Defense’s reduced per diem policy.
Congress Passes Hirono Measure to Close Domestic Violence Gun Loophole
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono’s Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act, which would close a dangerous loophole in the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Sen. Hirono Calls Attention to Continued Attacks on Healthcare System
Sen. Mazie Hirono spoke on the Senate floor to mark the one year anniversary of the defeat of Senate Republicans’ attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Congress Passes Bill to Strengthen Ties Between U.S. & New Zealand
On Monday, July 23, 2018, the U.S. House unanimously passed the Knowledgeable Innovators and Worthy Investors (KIWI) Act (S. 2245).
Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill to Prioritize Native Plants
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono introduced on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, the Botanical Sciences and Native Plant Materials Research, Restoration and Promotion Act.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Supreme Court Vacancy
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued the following statement on the Supreme Court Vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy.
