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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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Jun 11, 2024

the Carcieri decision put rebuilding tribal homelands into a tailspin, and for 15 years, it has slowed Interior's land-into-trust process

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Jun 11, 2024

I rise today to pay tribute to an exceptional officer in the U.S. Army, MG Thomas J. Tickner, who serves as the chief legislative liaison of the U.S. Army, and will retire from Active Duty after more than 33 distinguished years of active…

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Jun 11, 2024

This bipartisan Crow Water Settlement Amendment Act will do exactly that.

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Jun 11, 2024

I am a long-time supporter of this effort, following the enforcement of the 2009 Supreme Court decision that wrongly oppressed some tribes for having land taken into trust.

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Jun 11, 2024

I share Indian Country's frustration with Congress' failure to pass a universal fix.

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Jun 5, 2024

for years, people were accused of being hysterical for saying Republicans would actually take away people's reproductive freedoms. The prevailing Republican position to ban abortions in almost every instance, with no exceptions, was so…

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May 23, 2024

it has been more than 100 days since Republicans killed a border deal that they specifically demanded and they actively helped to write. From start to finish, this bill is not some partisan Democratic wish list. In fact, the previous…

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May 22, 2024

We have recommited and doubled down on our obligation.

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May 22, 2024

Congress has affirmed and reaffirmed this obligation, from the General Crimes Act of 1817 to the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010.

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May 22, 2024

it is abundantly clear that public safety challenges persist.

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May 22, 2024

We have recommited and doubled down on our obligation.

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May 22, 2024

one of the fundamental trust and treaty obligations to tribal nations is to protect the public safety on their lands.

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May 22, 2024

it is abundantly clear that public safety challenges persist.

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May 22, 2024

Congress has affirmed and reaffirmed this obligation, from the General Crimes Act of 1817 to the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010.

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May 22, 2024

one of the fundamental trust and treaty obligations to tribal nations is to protect the public safety on their lands.

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May 21, 2024

Congress has affirmed and reaffirmed this obligation, from the General Crimes Act of 1817 to the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010.

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May 21, 2024

it is abundantly clear that public safety challenges persist.

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May 21, 2024

We have recommited and doubled down on our obligation.

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May 21, 2024

I am glad that Congress finally got its act together and passed the National Security Supplemental, but just like the regular appropriations bill, it was needlessly delayed by many months.

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May 21, 2024

one of the fundamental trust and treaty obligations to tribal nations is to protect the public safety on their lands.

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May 21, 2024

I am glad that Congress finally got its act together and passed the National Security Supplemental, but just like the regular appropriations bill, it was needlessly delayed by many months.

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May 20, 2024

I am glad that Congress finally got its act together and passed the National Security Supplemental, but just like the regular appropriations bill, it was needlessly delayed by many months.

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May 16, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 695, S. Res. 696, S. Res. 697, S. Res. 698, and S. Res. 699. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

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May 16, 2024

over the past year, I have worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle on legislation to protect kids from the harms of social media. The role of platforms like Instagram and TikTok in turbocharging the mental health crisis among our…

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May 16, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m., Monday, May 20; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

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