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Mazie Hirono

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Mazie Keiko Hirono is an American attorney and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 4, 2007, to January 3, 2013. Hirono is known for her advocacy on issues such as education, healthcare, and civil rights, often emphasizing the importance of public education and human rights in her public statements.

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  1. Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted requests for sexual favors or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?2 sources2022msnbc.com
  2. Nearly 90 percent of K through 12 students attend public schools, yet Republicans are pushing a plan in this bill to undermine support for public schools.2 sources2025politico.com
  3. I rise today to urge my colleagues to support the Hirono-Heller amendment No. 2109, which deals with Asian American and Pacific Islander, or AAPI, student data. AAPIs are the fastest growing population in the United States, but it is important to highlight that we are not all the same. I know this from my personal experience. Just a few months ago, I attended the White House state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Abe. The next day, there was a nice photo in the Washington Post with a caption that said, ``Senator Mazie Hirono and her guest''--except it wasn't me. It was actually my good friend Congresswoman Doris Matsui of California. In my time in Congress, I have often been mistaken for other AAPI members. Just a few months ago, during the budget debate, when I was on the floor of the Senate, C-SPAN identified me as Senator Daniel K. Inouye. I have been mistaken for Judy Chu, who is Chinese, and others. I may be the only AAPI in the Senate right now, but we are not all the same. We come from different places and have vastly different backgrounds that make us who we are today. The same is true in education. Our current law and the Every Child Achieves Act use the broad ``Asian Americans/Pacific Islander'' category to cover all AAPIs. This AAPI group includes Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Asian Indian, Filipino, Korean, Native Hawaiian, Samoan, and others.…2 sources2015govinfo.gov
  4. I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Mike Pompeo to serve as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Representative Pompeo has been wrong on many critical intelligence issues during his 6 years in Congress. He will not disavow his past support of torture. He opposed the release of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's torture report. He has advocated for reinstating mass surveillance of American citizens. He recently left the door open to outsourcing surveillance of American citizens to foreign governments to circumvent existing laws. He opposes the closure of Guantanamo. He opposes the Iran nuclear agreement. Congressman Pompeo is the wrong person to the lead the Central Intelligence Agency. I urge my colleagues to vote no on his nomination.2 sources2017govinfo.gov
  5. Donald Trump and his regime are defined by rampant corruption, treating the presidency as a get-rich-quick scheme at the expense of the American people.2 sources2026murphy.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

As The Trump regime and Congressional Republicans continue to attack healthcare and diversity initiatives from all fronts, working to ensure healthcare is affordable and accessible to all has never been more relevant.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 21, 2026

their allies on the Court are making it easier for Republicans to dilute the voting power of minorities to tip the scales in their favor, not just in this year’s election, but for years to come.

hirono.senate.gov
Jul 17, 2026

Donald Trump and his regime are defined by rampant corruption, treating the presidency as a get-rich-quick scheme at the expense of the American people.

murphy.senate.gov
Jul 16, 2026

“Donald Trump and his regime are defined by rampant corruption, treating the presidency as a get-rich-quick scheme at the expense of the American people. Trump never should have been able to accept a $400 million gift from another country…

murphy.senate.gov
Jul 7, 2026

The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a major turning point in our country that finally gave many previously excluded people of color real access to the polls.

hirono.senate.gov
Jun 17, 2026

That’s why Senate Democrats are here speaking out and fighting back. We know what’s at stake, and we refuse to stand by while Republicans undermine our democracy and our sacred right to vote.

padilla.senate.gov
Jun 10, 2026

From an unlawful war to illegal tariffs and a cost-of-living crisis, Donald Trump and Republicans know their agenda is deeply unpopular with the American people, so their allies on the Court are making it easier for Republicans to dilute…

hirono.senate.gov
Jun 6, 2026

I happen to be the only naturalized citizen sitting on this committee, and I am horrified by the implication that naturalized citizens basically get second-class citizenship.

foxnews.com
May 29, 2026

It is more urgent than ever that Congress pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

hirono.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

In functionally overturning the last enforceable section of the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court has once again put the interests of Republicans and their billionaire buddies before the voting rights of millions of Americans.

hirono.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

With Hawaii being home to 40% of the country’s endangered and threatened plant species in the country, celebrating biodiversity and promoting environmental conservation is critical to uplifting our state’s history and culture.

hirono.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

With Republicans and their allies on the Court hell bent on rolling back that progress, it is more urgent than ever that Congress pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

hirono.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

In Hawaii, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death, often because cases are caught after it is too late for effective treatment.

durbin.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

This is a Supreme Court majority with an ideological agenda.

hirono.senate.gov
May 12, 2026

We have a President who tried to totally eliminate the Department of Education.

congress.gov
May 12, 2026

This bill will take food assistance--the literal means by which some people are able to put nutritious food on the table--away from them.

congress.gov
May 12, 2026

We should be supporting our public schools, not taking resources away from them.

congress.gov
Apr 22, 2026

Republicans' budget resolution would provide another $140 billion for immigration enforcement. With that amount Republicans have proposed, Democrats could fully fund Federal programs for low-income students, fully fund Federal programs for…

govinfo.gov
Mar 25, 2026

for 125 years, women have bravely served in our Armed Forces, risking their lives to defend our country and to protect our national security. Today, more than 2 million--2 million--women veterans live in the United States--women Trump has…

govinfo.gov
Mar 11, 2026

Ignorance is not bliss, and yet that is what President Trump wants the American people to be in--in a state of ignorance. Our national parks tell the story of our country--good, bad, past, present, and future. With over 430 national park…

govinfo.gov
Feb 26, 2026

this year marks the 250th anniversary of America's founding, and this year should be a celebration of our Nation and all those who have made it what it is. The story of our Nation is a story of diversity, of people of different races…

govinfo.gov
Oct 21, 2025

First of all, I commend you for holding the floor to raise issues of such concern to the American people. I want to focus my question on the corruption of the Trump regime. This corruption is rampant and unending, from making untold sums…

govinfo.gov
Oct 21, 2025

So the rampant corruption of this regime, what kind of threat does this blatant corruption pose to our democracy, our institutions, and the American people?

govinfo.gov
Oct 9, 2025

right now, Republicans control the White House, the House, and the Senate. In other words, Republicans control the Federal Government. Since day one of the Trump regime, they have used that control to sow chaos and attack programs and…

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