It is with deep sadness that I stand before you to share the passing of one of Hawaii's most beloved individuals, my friend and mentor, Dr. Noa Emmett Aluli. Uncle Emmett, as many affectionately called him, dedicated his life to the health…

Today I urge the United States Senate to pass the Protecting Our Kids Act. The Uvalde shooting in Texas is one of many mass school shootings that will remain a forever stain on our country. We find ourselves here again, in the wake of…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support of the fiscal year 2022 Water Resources and Development Act, legislation which will invest in America's ports, harbors, and inland waterways, as well as build more climate-resilient…

Today, just like I did 1 year ago to this day, I rise with extraordinary pride to congratulate the 2022 NCAA Men's Volleyball National Champions, the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. This past Saturday our Hawaii Rainbows defended…

Mahalo, Congressman Palazzo for organizing this Special Order to celebrate the achievements of the National Guard across the Nation. I am proud to be co-leading the bipartisan National Guard and Reserve Caucus with you this year. I am here…

On Thursday, December 2, I was not present for Roll Call votes 397 and 401. Had l been present, l would have voted: Yea on the Table Motion to Reconsider on providing for consideration of H.R. 6119, making further continuing appropriations…

As a native Hawaiian, I am excited to highlight how the Build Back Better Act will benefit the native Hawaiian community and all of the original indigenous peoples, the first peoples of these nations, across the United States. The Build…

We face a now-or-never moment to reverse the severe consequences of the climate crisis. Our narrow margin to avert catastrophe is shrinking, and right now, Democrats hold the power to enact aggressive policies to turn that tide. Failing to…

Mr. Richard Trumka blessed our nation with leadership, courage, and dignity, fighting for working men and women throughout his life. Born into a coal mining family in Nemacolin, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburg, Richard never forgot his…

For far too long, America's broken for- profit healthcare system has left millions of Americans uninsured or underinsured. While out-of-pocket costs and corporate profits continue to rise, 8 million Americans have turned to a new form of…

First, I thank the appropriations chair, Ms. DeLauro, and Ranking Member Granger for their leadership in bringing these appropriations bills to the floor. I rise before you today, Mr. Speaker, to speak on behalf of my bipartisan amendment…