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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 23, 2026

Congratulations on your wins, you’ve made Hawai‘i proud.

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Jun 22, 2026

It’s proof that there is still broad, bipartisan support for America showing up in the world, helping people and working with our allies and partners on shared challenges, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it…

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Jun 19, 2026

“There’s no substitute for the research and expertise that Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry has cultivated over 70 years, working to tackle some of the trickiest challenges in Hawaii’s environment, including Rapid Ohia Death. As a…

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Jun 19, 2026

“No one should fall victim to unwanted flashing, whether in real-life or online,” said Senator Schatz, a senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Jun 18, 2026

With energy demand rising and countries experiencing shortages, we have an opportunity to extend our leadership in geothermal energy and help our allies and partners become more energy secure.

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Jun 18, 2026

No one should fall victim to unwanted flashing, whether in real-life or online.

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Jun 17, 2026

The federal government has a responsibility to share the burden of rebuilding.

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Jun 16, 2026

It is unconscionable that the Administration would leave these funds unspent at a moment when newly released Department of State data show a sharp decline in HIV testing and prevention, raising the risk of new infections and undermining…

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Jun 15, 2026

The federal government has a responsibility to share the burden of rebuilding. And while the approval of the disaster declaration is a good first step, it is just that – a first step.

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Jun 14, 2026

The federal government has a responsibility to share the burden of rebuilding.

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Jun 13, 2026

The federal government has a responsibility to share the burden of rebuilding.

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Jun 12, 2026

The federal government has a responsibility to share the burden of rebuilding.

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Jun 11, 2026

It is unconscionable that the Administration would leave these funds unspent at a moment when newly released Department of State data show a sharp decline in HIV testing and prevention, raising the risk of new infections and undermining…

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Jun 11, 2026

The federal government has a responsibility to share the burden of rebuilding. And while the approval of the disaster declaration is a good first step, it is just that – a first step.

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Jun 10, 2026

The federal government has a responsibility to share the burden of rebuilding.

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Jun 10, 2026

“As a warming planet threatens our forests and ecosystems, now is the time to deepen our investments in IPIF, not retreat from it,”

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Jun 9, 2026

A strong diplomatic corps is a national security asset, and we should treat it that way.

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Jun 7, 2026

Withholding these investments will significantly reduce programming worldwide, with particularly severe consequences for populations already facing heightened hardship due to prior aid terminations and reductions.

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Jun 6, 2026

“Science should be nonpartisan, regardless of administration,” said Senator Schatz.

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Jun 6, 2026

“Today’s bipartisan vote in the House will mean DHS can finally reopen. For Hawai‘i, this will ensure FEMA disaster recovery support and other federal resources for communities impacted by the recent storms will continue without…

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Jun 6, 2026

We therefore demand that the Administration obligate the full $3.2 billion in expiring FY25 assistance, including the $2 billion global health funding, consistent with the law.

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Jun 6, 2026

“But if you empower the FTC to go after the payment processors, then they would have a perfect right to go and say, ‘You may not work with these offshore shops if they are not complying with federal law having to do with micro prop bets.’”

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Jun 6, 2026

The plan includes spending up to $3.2 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 development and global health funding on close-out costs, instead of lifesaving and other congressionally-directed programs, which constitutes an unnecessary and…

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