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Jill Naomi Tokuda is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Hawaii's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Tokuda has a background in public service and education, which informs her legislative priorities. She has focused on issues affecting her constituents, including community safety and technological advancements. Her recent statements reflect a commitment to addressing urgent challenges facing Hawaii and the nation.
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material for the Record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…
Mr. Speaker, even before the fires destroyed over 2,000 homes on Maui, our entire State faced a dire housing crisis. Three months later, over 6,500 people find themselves living temporarily in hotels. While many have had to move multiple…
Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Darlene Kehaulani Butts, known by many as Auntie Kehau. Born and raised in Wahiawa, Oahu, and a proud graduate of Leilehua High School, Auntie Kehau dedicated her life to serving…
Mr. Speaker, today, for my Maui minute, I rise to recognize and extend a heartfelt mahalo to the brave first responders and disaster workers who rushed in to evacuate and support our people and communities since the devastating wildfires…
Mr. Speaker, today marks the 3-month anniversary of the Maui wildfires that destroyed Lahaina and took its somber place in history as the deadliest wildfire in the United States in over a century. As the sole Representative of the people…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of one of my favorite Republicans and former colleague, the late Hawaii State Senator Sam Slom. There is much to be said about the boy from Allentown, Pennsylvania, who found his way to…
Mr. Speaker, at this time I invite all of my colleagues who have ties to Maui, who have been to Maui, or who stand by our community to join me here in the well of the Chamber. Louise Abigail was 97 and an active grandmother that lived in…
Mr. Speaker, I am definitely out of breath. I ran here from my other hearing because this was just such an important hour that we participate in. Patsy Takemoto Mink is the mother of Title IX. She had a vision and a dream for her daughter…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor Specialist Rene J. Rodriguez of El Paso, Texas, for his courage and heroism while stationed with the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks in my district. Earlier this month…
Mr. Speaker, since my first day in Congress, access to quality, affordable healthcare and mental health services has been among my top priorities. I represent one of the most rural and remote districts in the country. I have seen and heard…
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