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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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Feb 7, 2024

Access to clean water is a basic human right.

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Feb 7, 2024

We write to express our support for the Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2023.

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Feb 6, 2024

I write today in strong support of the Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023.

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Feb 1, 2024

I have two requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Jan 31, 2024

Access to clean water is a basic human right.

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Jan 31, 2024

Access to clean water is a basic human right.

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Dec 20, 2023

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:27 p.m., adjourned until Friday, December 22, 2023, at 8 a.m. ____________________

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Dec 6, 2023

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:07 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 10 a.m…

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Dec 6, 2023

Last month, we heard directly from tribal leaders and Native health experts on the front lines of the fentanyl crisis.

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Dec 6, 2023

Native communities are responding to the crisis with strength and determination.

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Dec 6, 2023

Native communities are responding to the crisis with strength and determination.

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Dec 6, 2023

Last month, we heard directly from tribal leaders and Native health experts on the front lines of the fentanyl crisis.

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Dec 6, 2023

Promising culturally based practices and tribally run dedicated treatment programs and recovery facilities for fentanyl misuse are on the rise.

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Dec 5, 2023

Last month, we heard directly from tribal leaders and Native health experts on the front lines of the fentanyl crisis.

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Dec 5, 2023

Native communities are responding to the crisis with strength and determination.

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Nov 29, 2023

Before I begin my prepared remarks, I just want to acknowledge Leader Schumer for his extraordinary, personal, compelling, and essential remarks on the rise of anti- Semitism across the country and across the planet. It was needed; it was…

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Nov 8, 2023

Holding additional hearings and roundtable discussions ensures that our Native voices are heard and creates transparency and accountability for making meaningful progress on this matter.

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Nov 8, 2023

Effectively combatting the fentanyl crisis is a multi-government effort and will require resources from the federal and state governments along with Native Nation governments.

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Nov 8, 2023

The federal government has a treaty obligation to help us respond to this epidemic, and federal partnership is necessary to make any effective progress in this fight.

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Nov 8, 2023

I want to thank Senator Schatz for his work to reauthorize the Native Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act.

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Nov 8, 2023

Holding additional hearings and roundtable discussions ensures that our Native voices are heard and creates transparency and accountability for making meaningful progress on this matter.

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Nov 8, 2023

The federal government has a treaty obligation to help us respond to this epidemic, and federal partnership is necessary to make any effective progress in this fight.

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Nov 8, 2023

Effectively combatting the fentanyl crisis is a multi-government effort and will require resources from the federal and state governments along with Native Nation governments.

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Nov 8, 2023

I want to thank Senator Schatz for his work to reauthorize the Native Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act.

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Nov 8, 2023

We must address the fentanyl crisis with urgency and compassion.

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