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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…
We cannot have this water source contaminated by petroleum fuel from the Red Hill tanks.
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…
``Always Ready, Always There.'' That is the motto of our National Guard, our citizen soldiers, who, since 1636, have been prepared at all times as the first line of defense for our country. When a natural disaster strikes--hurricanes…
The threat of sea-level rise due to climate change poses a very real threat to the entire country and the surrounding region.
It is with profound sadness that I stand before you to share the passing of a legendary news and sports broadcaster, an accomplished musician, a father, friend, and son of Hawaii, Robert Kaleimomi Kekaula, who unexpectedly passed away last…
I thank my friend, Representative Case, for yielding to me so that I may speak on the merits of all Japanese Americans who served during World War II, a recognition the United States Postal Service captured with the recent issuance of its…
Mahalo also to my brother and my freshman colleague from New York for allowing me this opportunity to speak about something really important in our country, and that is the American Families Plan. Today, I rise in support of our Nation's…
I thank the gentleman from California for yielding me time. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to speak in favor of H.R. 2878, the bipartisan Native VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program, which includes a bill that I…
Today it is with overwhelming pride that I rise to congratulate the 2021 NCAA Men's Volleyball National Champions of the University of Hawaii. In Columbus, Ohio this past Saturday, the Rainbow Warriors dominated Brigham Young University in…
(English translation of the statement made in Hawaiian by Mr. Kahele is as follows:) The dark, clouded heavens weep. The spirit has embarked on the path with no return. Ua kani mai ka papa wa`a Ua ue ka lani po panopano Ua lele ka `uhane i…
On April 15, 2021, I was unable to vote on the first three votes in the series because I had unavoidable conflict. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 104; H.R. 1215, the Fraud and Scam Reduction Act; YEA on Roll…
Today I rise in support of all women across the Nation, to ensure they will be paid fairly based on their work performance, not their gender. Mr. Speaker, I am blessed with three young daughters. My oldest daughter, `Ale'aokalani, who, as…
I rise this morning to honor Mahina `Olelo Hawaii, or Hawaiian Language Month. Colleagues, I have the wonderful privilege of being native Hawaiian. My culture has served as a guiding light throughout my entire life, a light that has…
My ohana is from the last native Hawaiian fishing village in Hawaii, Milolii. You have likely never heard of Milolii, and if you haven't heard of the small fishing village of Milolii, then you probably haven't heard of Kalapana. Kalapana…
As a member of our Armed Forces, now a Member of Congress, I have taken and given the oath of office many times. I will support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. On January 6, the President violated his…
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