#U.S. Senate
Hirono joins bipartisan effort to expedite recovery of missing service members
The bipartisan Bring Our Heroes Home Act would eliminate obstacles preventing families and caseworkers from accessing records needed for recovery of America’s prisoners of war and missing in action.
Senate unanimously passes resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month
May is recognized as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month for the fourth year in a row for the contributions these communities have made to the U.S.
Legislation looks to TAME extreme weather, wildfires with help of AI
Bipartisan TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act introduced in U.S. Senate by Hawai’i Democrat Schatz and Montana Republican Sheehy would use artificial intelligence to better protect communities from increasing toll of extreme weather and wildfires.
Hawai‘i U.S. senator derides Trump Administration’s mass federal firings, says consequences dangerous for islands, mainland
“While Republicans shamefully paint hardworking federal workers as ‘faceless bureaucrats,’ we know that our federal workers do important work.” — U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, a Democrat from Hawai‘i
Bill aimed at keeping illegal ahi off people’s plates to be considered by full U.S. Senate
The lllegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act would support Hawaiʻi fisherman and expose anyone trying to pass off cheap tuna for high-quality Hawaiʻi ahi.
Honoring those who ‘inspire future generations’
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawai‘i joins 21 other Senate Democrats, including fellow Hawai’i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, introducing resolution celebrating women who serve in combat roles.
Updated: 2024 Hawai‘i General Election results
Check out the results from the 2024 General Election now!
2024 Primary Elections: Several state, federal races already decided
Another head-to-head matchup between former state Sen. Laura Acasio and incumbent state Sen. Lorraine Inouye, both of Hilo, is on the ballot, as well as a race for a new face to fill the seat being vacated by longtime legislator state Rep. Richard Onishi, who is retiring this year.
Hirono, colleagues urge Opill manufacturer to release affordable retail price and broad distribution strategy
Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill—a daily hormonal contraceptive pill—for over-the-counter sale without a prescription, making it the first over-the-counter birth control pill available without a prescription in the United States.
Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation addresses air tour industry with two new bills
The Air Tour and Skydiving Safety Improvement Act closes loopholes in existing regulations and is supported by several industry groups.
Legislation Passed to Protect Federal Workers Pay
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018.
Senate Approves OPEN Government Data Act
The U.S. Senate approved the Open, Public, Electronic, and Necessary (OPEN) Government Data Act, legislation introduced by Sens. Brian Schatz and Ben Sasse.
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Criminal Justice System
The U.S. Senate passed sweeping legislation to improve the criminal justice system, including a bipartisan measure authored by Sen. Brian Schatz on Tuesday.
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.
