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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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Dec 6, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. 3250 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The…

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Dec 6, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations be discharged from further consideration of PN802, Jamie Fly to be a Member of the International Broadcasting Advisory…

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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

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

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Dec 6, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 206, Dante Quintin Allen, of California, to be Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration, Department of Education; that the Senate…

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Dec 6, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Cornyn amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table…

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Dec 6, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 445 and the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 445, S. Res. 487, S. Res. 488…

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Dec 6, 2023

reserving the right to object. We are in a global fight against fascism and authoritarianism. We are seeing it in Putin's war in Ukraine, and we are seeing it with Hamas and the unspeakable horrors it committed on and since October 7. And…

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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 29, 2023

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for…

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Nov 14, 2023

in reserving the right to object--and I will be pretty quick here--I have rarely seen such a cynical piece of legislation on the Senate floor. I have rarely seen it. The point that Chris Van Hollen and Chris Murphy made, I think, is the…

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Nov 8, 2023

We must address the fentanyl crisis with urgency and compassion.

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Nov 8, 2023

We must address the fentanyl crisis with urgency and compassion.

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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

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

Just one comment on the question of border security, and this is mostly for my Republican friends but also maybe for the Secretaries.

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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

Just one comment on the question of border security, and this is mostly for my Republican friends but also maybe for the Secretaries.

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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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