Aug 22, 2022
The NALEMP annual appropriation was first drafted in 1993 by Senator Ted Stevens and Senator Daniel Inouye.
Daniel Inouye
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Daniel K. Inouye was a prominent Democratic politician from Hawaii who served as a U.S. Senator from 1963 until his death in 2012. He was the first Japanese American to serve in the U.S. Congress and was a decorated World War II veteran, receiving the Medal of Honor for his bravery in combat. Inouye played a significant role in various legislative efforts, particularly in areas related to civil rights, healthcare, and military affairs. He was known for his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents and advocating for Hawaii's interests on a national level.
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September 13, 2022
the intent of that language, it was clarified by one of the sponsors of that language, Senator Daniel K. Inouye
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by number of sources- I am reintroducing legislation today that would direct the Secretary of the Army to determine whether certain nationals of the Philippine Islands performed military service on behalf of the United States during World War II. Our Filipino veterans fought side by side with Americans and sacrificed their lives on behalf of the United States. This legislation would confirm the validity of their claims and further allow qualified individuals the opportunity to apply for military and veterans benefits that, I believe, they are entitled to. As this population becomes older, it is important for our Nation to extend its firm commitment to the Filipino veterans and their families who participated in making us the great Nation that we are today.3 sources2011govinfo.gov
- I rise to introduce a bill to reauthorize Title VIII of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act. Title VIII provides authority for the appropriation of funds for the construction of low-income housing for Native Hawaiians and further provides authority for access to loan guarantees associated with the construction of housing to serve Native Hawaiians. Three studies have documented the acute housing needs of Native Hawaiians--which include the highest rates of overcrowding and homelessness in the State of Hawaii. Those same studies indicate that inadequate housing rates for Native Hawaiians are amongst the highest in the Nation. The reauthorization of Title VIII will support the continuation of efforts to assure that the native people of Hawaii may one day have access to housing opportunities that are comparable to those now enjoyed by other Americans.2 sources2011govinfo.gov
- today I rise to honor all our military families by introducing a Resolution to designate November as National Military Family Month. As we all know, memories fade and the hardships experienced by our military families are easily forgotten unless they touch our own immediate family. Today, we have our men and women deployed all over the world, engaged in this war on terrorism. These far-ranging military deployments are extremely difficult on the families who bear this heavy burden. To honor these families, the Armed Services YMCA has sponsored Military Family Week in late November since 1996. However, due to frequent 'short week' conflicts around the Thanksgiving holidays, the designated week has not always afforded enough time to schedule observances on and near our military bases. I believe a month long observation will allow greater opportunity to plan events. Moreover, it will provide a greater opportunity to stimulate media support. This resolution will help pave the way for this effort. I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this tribute to our military families.2 sources2011govinfo.gov
- Today I am, again, introducing legislation to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to correct discrepancies in the reimbursement of clinical social workers covered through Medicare, Part B. These three proposed changes contained in this legislation clarify the current payment process for clinical social workers and establish a reimbursement methodology for the profession that is similar to other health care professionals reimbursed through the Medicare program. First, this legislation sets payment for clinical social worker services according to a fee schedule established by the Secretary. Second, it explicitly states that services and supplies furnished by a clinical social worker are a covered Medicare expense, just as these services are covered for other mental health professionals in Medicare. Third, the bill allows clinical social workers to be reimbursed for services provided to a client who is hospitalized. Clinical social workers are valued members of our health care provider network. They are legally regulated in every state of the nation and are recognized as independent providers of mental health care throughout the health care system. It is time to correct the disparate reimbursement treatment of this profession under Medicare.2 sources2009govinfo.gov
- I rise today, again, to introduce a bill to reauthorize the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act. Senator Akaka joins me in sponsoring this measure. The Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act was enacted into law in 1988, and has been reauthorized several times throughout the years. The Act provides authority for a range of programs and services designed to improve the health care status of the native people of Hawaii. With the enactment of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act and the establishment of native Hawaiian health care systems on most of the islands that make up the State of Hawaii, we have witnessed significant improvements in the health status of native Hawaiians, but as the findings of unmet needs and health disparities set forth in this bill make clear, we still have a long way to go. For instance, native Hawaiians have the highest cancer mortality rates in the State of Hawaii--rates that are 22 percent higher than the rate for the total State male population and 64 percent higher than the rate for the total State female population. Nationally, native Hawaiians have the third highest mortality rate as a result of breast cancer. With respect to diabetes, in 2004 native Hawaiians had the highest mortality rate associated with diabetes in the State--a rate which is 119 percent higher than the statewide rate for all racial groups.2 sources2009govinfo.gov
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May 31, 2022
I strongly urge that the Committee take action to assure that laws relating to Native American languages not only include Native Hawaiians in their wording, but also include Native Hawaiians as actual beneficiaries.
Apr 2, 2019
it is and has always been Federal law and policy that Indian tribes recognized by the Federal Government stand on an equal footing to each other and to the Federal Government.
Jul 25, 2017
the Department affects almost all sectors of our Nation's economy and literally touches all of our lives.
May 24, 2017
Of course a lot of what the military can use today traces its roots back to science and technology investments.
Oct 17, 2016
We have the diplomatic approach, which is the carrot and carrot approach, where everybody wins.
Oct 17, 2016
My approach is to advocate the diplomatic approach, which is symbolized by this wampum belt.
Oct 17, 2016
Who was one of my great inspirations for this diplomatic approach? Because we have a choice.
Apr 28, 2015
In 2009, the late Senator Daniel K. Inouye... supported simple and unconditional bill language like that in S. 248
May 18, 2014
By allowing the DREAM Act to sit idle, we extinguish hope for a lot of people and deny too many the opportunity I was given.
May 18, 2014
We may have our roots in Japan, but we are committed to the United States and we are prepared to fight for this country.
Mar 31, 2014
. . . If [the FCC] identifies such unforeseen instances in which a lack of agreement results in a loss of local programming to viewers, the Commission should take the regulatory steps needed to address the problem.
Jan 28, 2014
Ricky and former Chairman of the Committee, Senator Inouye, were great partners.
Nov 13, 2013
I implore you to honor treaty obligations and to exempt all tribes and programs serving tribes from the current and any future sequestration.
Nov 13, 2013
He told us that in his view, all tribes have a prepaid health plan, and that it was paid for by our ancestors who ceded their lands to the United States.
Apr 23, 2013
No single enactment has had a more profound effect on more tribal communities than has the Indian Self-Determination Act.
Dec 4, 2012
today the United States Senate is considering a resolution to provide its advice and consent with respect to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, CRPD. At its heart, the Convention is a non-discrimination treaty…
Nov 29, 2012
today I rise to recognize all of the advanced practice nurses who work in Nurse-Managed Health Clinics in a resolution to designate November 26, 2012 through November 30, 2012 as National Nurse Managed-Health Clinic Week. National…
Sep 21, 2012
this CR funds the government for the next 6 months at a level agreed to by the Budget Control Act. It contains a minimum of anomalies and allows adequate funding for disaster relief. This is an inefficient way to fund our Federal…
Sep 20, 2012
today, as we near the end of the current fiscal year, the Senate is considering H.J. Res. 117, a continuing resolution to ensure that the Federal Government will remain functioning through March of next year in the absence of regular…
Sep 20, 2012
I believe the record should show how much we appreciate the work of the distinguished Senator from Mississippi, the vice chairman of the committee, Thad Cochran. We have demonstrated to our colleagues that bipartisanship works in this…
Sep 11, 2012
I rise in memory of an unspeakable tragedy that shook our great Nation free of the belief that we are an untouchable force in the modern world, 11 years ago today. Eleven years ago today an unspeakable tragedy shook our great Nation free…
Aug 1, 2012
today I rise to recognize all of the providers who work in retail-based Convenient Care Clinics in a Resolution to designate August 6 through August 10, 2012 as National Convenient Care Clinic Week. National Convenient Care Clinic Week…
Jul 23, 2012
Broadcasters should be allowed to negotiate for fair value and carriage of their signals.
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