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U.S. Senate, unanimously adopting resolution introduced by Hawai’i Democrat Sen. Maie Hirono, and President Joe Biden mark May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Sen. Hirono first visited with Lahainaluna students participating in the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Festival who are being hosted by the YMCA of Hawai‘i Island.

The U.S. Senate passed the first half of a bipartisan appropriations deal on Friday, Mar. 8, which aims to deliver billions in federal funding for critical programs that benefit Hawai‘i.

“In our second hearing in a series on fentanyl, federal witnesses outlined the challenges that they face as they work to address the health and public safety impacts affecting Native people,” said Vice Chairman Murkowski. 

The GusNIP Improvement Act of 2023 updates the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) to help existing grantees expand participation and spending, while also giving new grantees the opportunity to establish and grow their programs.

The legislation would ensure Congress fulfills its commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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.

Committee approval is the first step in the process to establish defense funding levels and set policies for the Department of Defense.

Congressional leaders and members of the Biden-Harris Administration will participate in the Policy Summit to be streamed on YouTube.

The Debt-Free College Act provides states incentives through matching grants to increase investments in public higher education.

Mazie Hirono and Cory Booker’s act has companion legislation introduced by Representatives Barbara Lee and Pramila Jayapal.

Companion legislation was also introduced in the House by Representatives Ayanna Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ami Bera.

The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act would strengthen the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s disaster recovery program for states, local governments, and tribes.

“The more than 500,000 students participating in JROTC programs across the country should be safe and protected in their programs,” said Senator Mazie K. Hirono.

By comparison, in the first quarter of 2017, Senator Hirono raised $296,000 and had $1,006,000 cash on hand.

The bipartisan, bicameral bill would help ensure life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for increases in cost of living and inflation.

The Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act creates a temporary, five-year safe harbor protection for veterans who use medical marijuana, and directs the VA to research how medical marijuana could help veterans better manage chronic pain and reduce opioid abuse.

The resolution recognizes local news as a public good that serves an essential function in democracy.

Billions of dollars are on the way to Hawai‘i to help individuals, families, businesses and healthcare centers deal with various forms of fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

These programs enable hospitals and public health departments to prepare to prevent, respond and rapidly recover from public health crises.