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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 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

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

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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

I want you to assert your authority and implement the law we have passed because that is the only way we will be able to pass the new bill.

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Jun 6, 2026

It is always the case that something in the Middle East undermines our ability to project power in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Jun 4, 2026

The statute is not unclear about whose authority it is and what you are obliged to do. Can we get a timeframe for moving this money?

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Jun 4, 2026

South Korea says its energy crisis is a war-like situation.

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Jun 4, 2026

You have been granted extraordinary authority, not just as secretary of state, but national security advisor, and one of the closest members of the cabinet to the president. I want you to assert your authority and implement the law we have…

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Jun 4, 2026

The Marshall Islands, the Philippines, and Tuvalu have declared a national emergency on their energy situation.

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Jun 4, 2026

It's pretty plain that the president violated one of the Six Assurances.

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Jun 3, 2026

For Hawai‘i, this will ensure FEMA disaster recovery support and other federal resources for communities impacted by the recent storms will continue without interruption.

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May 30, 2026

It only serves to push us further away from the only viable solution to this war: a diplomatic one.

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May 28, 2026

There’s still so much to do to make sure West Maui is back on its feet, but days like today should give us all hope that better days are ahead and we’re going to get there together.

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May 28, 2026

What would you say to those folks who were kind of animated by this idea that we are too reliant on these dangerous chemicals...

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May 28, 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.

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May 28, 2026

In the months and years ahead, we will need to be there to provide support and resources in any way we can until the affected people and communities are made whole once again.

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May 27, 2026

As attacks against LGBTQ+ students continue across the country, we need to protect these students and fight back against the discriminatory policies that harm them.

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May 27, 2026

I think this particular problem is especially acute and needs to be dealt with immediately.

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May 27, 2026

I spoke with Secretary Turner today about the recent storms across Hawai‘i, and we agreed to keep working together as recovery efforts continue.

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May 27, 2026

Science should be nonpartisan, regardless of administration.

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May 27, 2026

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

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May 27, 2026

We speak today with one voice and one purpose: to condemn President Trump's threat to extinguish an entire civilization.

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May 27, 2026

In FY26, Congress, on a bipartisan basis, made investments that will save lives, strengthen our alliances and partnerships to confront pressing challenges, rebuild American competitiveness, and make Americans safer at home. We will do so…

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