These federal funds will help Hawai?i move quickly to clear debris, restore access, and begin making the repairs our roads and highways need.
Brian Schatz
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Brian Emanuel Schatz is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since December 26, 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, Schatz has focused on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and education during his time in office. He succeeded Daniel Akaka and has been an advocate for renewable energy and environmental protection, reflecting Hawaii's unique ecological challenges and opportunities.
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August 20, 2026
This will help Hawai?i move quickly from emergency response to recovery and get our communities back on their feet.
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by number of sources- As soon as a disaster strikes, HUD will be able to help communities begin the process of recovery.2 sources2026schatz.senate.gov
- People deserve to know whether the videos, photos, and content they see and read online are real or not.2 sources2026schatz.senate.gov
- The Trump administration’s attacks on clean energy are costing working people in lost jobs and higher bills all across the country. Clean energy is cheap energy, and we need durable policies that lower costs for Americans and provide certainty for the workers who power our energy infrastructure.2 sources2026heinrich.senate.gov
- Right now, each time a disaster happens, communities in crisis are forced to wait for Congress to pass a disaster funding bill before HUD can help.2 sources2026schatz.senate.gov
- Right now, our laws are forcing federal workers to make the impossible choice between caring for their families and keeping their jobs.2 sources2026schatz.senate.gov
- At a time of war, transparency and independent, accurate reporting matter more than ever.2 sources2026schatz.senate.gov
Lala brought devastating flooding, damaged roads and bridges, knocked out power, and left communities isolated.
Clearing and restoring roads is a top priority, and we’re working closely with state and federal agencies to deliver the resources needed to do it as quickly as possible.
You have a President of the United States whose stated policy on tariffs, on energy, on Iran, on health care, on food, is to raise the price of everything.
It is common for presidents have to deal with the problems related to the economy.
Congratulations to Pearl City Little League on an incredible win! These young athletes represented Hawai?i with heart and determination. Hawai?i is proud of you. Congratulations, champions!
They've just picked their own right-wing version of wokeness to fund with taxpayer dollars.
It shouldn’t take this long to return Native remains to their communities. Indigenous people have waited long enough. It's time for these museums and universities to stop the delays and finally do the right thing.
At a time of war, transparency and independent, accurate reporting matter more than ever.
Anyone who steps up to serve our nation and put themselves in harm’s way deserves our utmost respect and gratitude.
The President of the United States has decided that Americans should pay more for everything.
Telehealth hasn’t just transformed how doctors care for patients, it has helped health care providers work and learn from with each other.
PEPFAR money is not a choice they get to make – it’s a choice we already made. Gavi money is not a choice they get to make – it’s a choice we already made. The Global Fund money is not a choice they get to make – it’s a choice we already…
Right now, our laws are forcing federal workers to make the impossible choice between caring for their families and keeping their jobs.
Look, if I wanted a new billion-dollar thing, I would not be within my rights to demand it on a 60-day funding patch.
The good news is that we've reestablished a bipartisan principle that we should still be present in the world, that we should still alleviate suffering, that we should still provide economic assistance, that we should still respond to…
While I’m glad the administration is finally following the law and taking the necessary steps to provide this funding, it must also release the billions of dollars in global health funding that it continues to withhold, wasting resources…
Gavi is one of the most effective health partnerships in the world. This funding will help save lives around the world and protect Americans here at home by making vaccines available to those who need it and stopping the spread of…
Our bill will provide federal workers with 12 weeks of paid leave, giving them the time they need to take care of their own health and their loved ones.
In the midst of a national literacy crisis, states have shown that investing in phonics can help boost reading skills. Our bill will promote the use of phonics in schools across the country so kids can develop strong reading skills and be…
These are things in statutory law. This is not the Ford Foundation where they say, 'Well, we've changed our grant criteria.' This is a matter of federal law, and they have to follow it.
I am not here to have a pollster tell me that I shouldn't care that kids are getting malaria.





