Mazie Hirono: “On June 1st President Trump directed Secretary Perry to take, and I quote, ``immediate steps to prevent the loss of fuel…”

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.

Arts and creative expression are fundamental to a well-rounded education," said Senator Hirono.

Families of students with disabilities deserve an educational system that is going to provide their kids with the education services that (are) required under IDEA.

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.