With passage of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, Congress set aside 203,500 acres of land to ensure that the Native Hawaiian peopl...
You have always been a champion for Hawaii's people.
I will continue to work to ensure that the Native Hawaiian people have their right to self-governance honored.
Its passage is long overdue, governmental parity for Native Hawaiians, American Indians and Alaska Natives, all of the first nations of the ...
Native Hawaiians was mentioned the only federally recognized Native people without a government-to-government relationship with the United S...
I want to again thank the Hawaii delegation, because this bill has been important to all of us, and to Hawaii.
We strongly support S. 65 and extend our appreciation and mahalo nui to our Senators Akaka and Inouye for the thoughtfulness, inclusion and ...
Unfortunately there are those in Washington who view these programs as set-asides based on race.
As you know, Senator, Title VI allows DHHL to leverage its annual NAHASDA allocation up to five times the amount to access capital for very ...
I am a strong supporter of S. 65, the Hawaiian Homeownership Act of 2011.
Senator Akaka, you truly have been a role model for the Native Hawaiian people.
Both of you have eloquently explained how important this is and how great the need is.
With the reauthorization of NAHASDA through Senate Bill 65 we will have that opportunity to do even more with our people.
You started off this morning with a very good overview of the history of the trust obligations that the United States does have.
I strongly urge the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to do what ever is necessary to reauthorize Title VIII of NAHASDA.
I introduce S. 65, the Hawaiian Homeownership Act, because I believe this program is essential to provide affordable housing for the benefic...
Congress has understood this relationship for a long time, and began legislating to meet its trust responsibility--can you imagine--over 90 ...
I strongly support the passage of S. 65 and will continue working with the members of our delegation to see this measure advanced.
