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Sen. Hirono introduces Extinction Prevention Act to safeguard endangered species
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has introduced the Extinction Prevention Act, legislation aimed at securing essential funding for some of the nation’s most imperiled wildlife species, ahead of Endangered Species Day.
Hirono introduces bipartisan bill to help adjust military life insurance for inflation
The Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act seeks to help ensure life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for increases in cost of living and inflation.
“Hawaiʻi on the Hill” to return after a 3 year hiatus, to showcase 50 Hawaiʻi companies
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) will once again host the 7th Annual “Hawaiʻi on the Hill” event this June in Washington, D.C.
Hawaiʻi Justice Sabrina McKenna honored with achievement award
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has been honored with the 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award.
Hirono presses senior DOD official on need for Unified Missile Defense Plan for Hawaiʻi
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned General Glen VanHerck, Commander of the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command, on the need for a robust, unified plan for missile defense of Hawaiʻi during a full committee hearing.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has killed more than 1 million ʻŌhiʻa trees since 2014
The Continued Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Response Act of 2023 authorizes $55 million in federal funding over the next 11 years to support ongoing efforts by federal agencies including the US Geological Survey, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and US Forest Service, working in partnership with state agencies, to help combat ʻŌhiʻa tree death in Hawaiʻi.
Hirono condemns proposed 50% cut in cost of living allowance for military families in Hawaiʻi
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned a panel of Department of Defense officials about a proposed 50% cut to the cost of living allowance for military families in Hawaiʻi during a SASC Personnel Subcommittee Hearing.
Sen. Hirono tours General Dynamics HSI-Electric Boat facility
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) toured General Dynamics HSI-Electric Boat with HSI-Electric Boat leadership on Wednesday. The company provides installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair services for US Navy ships and nuclear submarines, commercial shipping vessels, wind turbines and conventional power generation operations, refineries, and medical facilities.
Hirono urges Biden administration to take new steps to protect reproductive freedom
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) today joined 11 of her Senate Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging the Biden administration to take new steps to protect reproductive freedom. She said the request is being made amidst divided control of Congress and increasing efforts to restrict access to abortion.
Hawaiʻi delegation introduces bill to support macadamia tree health
Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Rep. Ed Case (HI-01), Sen. Brian Schatz (HI), and Sen. Mazie Hirono (HI) introduced the Macadamia Tree Health Initiative Amendments Act.
US Senate passes legislation to support Native Hawaiian survivors of gender-based violence
Native Hawaiian women have been unable to access critical resources included in the Violence Against Women Act, but a recently passed amendment to the law will make it possible.
Hawaiʻi congressional leaders thank service members on Veterans Day
Members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation thanked the US Armed forces for their service as the nation honors them on Veterans Day.
$1.28M secured for UH to train community health workers
The US Department of Health and Human Services awarded $1.28 million in federal funding to the University of Hawaiʻi Systems to train new community health workers.
$1.9M awarded to UH Maui College and UH Mānoa to promote food and ag science
The UH Maui College program, Ike Kupuna: Integrating Traditional Knowledge into Natural Resource Sciences, combines modern and traditional methods in order to effectively manage Maui’s natural resources and increase participation amongst the Native Hawaiian community.
Sen. Hirono speaks out against proposed nationwide abortion ban
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono of Hawai’i spoke against the “radical” nationwide abortion ban recently introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) during remarks on the US Senate floor.
Grants to help Hawaiʻi overseas exports
The state government is receiving $500,000 to support issuing grants and helping Hawaiʻi small businesses in expanding their markets overseas.
US senators urge defense department to pick commander to head defueling at Red Hill
US Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono of Hawai’i are urging the US Department of Defense to name a commander that will be in charge of defueling the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.
Hirono announces release of Edith Kanakaʻole commemorative quarter design
The new commemorative quarter design honoring Edith Kanakaʻole is one of five released today by the US Mint honoring prominent women in American history as part of the Mint’s American Women Quarters Program.
Hirono notes sex trafficking high among Native Hawaiian females, seeks FBI help
US Senator Maizie Hirono has asked FBI director Christopher Wray to pay special attention to the safety of Native Hawaiian women and girls, in view of recent statistics showing they represent more than two-thirds of sex trafficking victims in Hawaiʻi.
US Sen. Hirono introduces legislation to protect doctors from anti-abortion attacks
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono of Hawai’i and four other Senate Democrats introduced the Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act, which would protect doctors against attacks and ensure they can safely provide abortion care in states like Hawai’i where it is still legal.
