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Schatz outlines impact of devastating Maui fires, calls for continued federal support
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) delivered remarks on the Senate floor discussing the impact of the deadly fires on Maui last month and underscoring the need for continued federal support in the months ahead.
Bipartisan support grows for Schatz-Cotton bill to protect kids on social media
A bipartisan group of US Senators announced their support for the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act, a bill that aims to establish a minimum age of 13 for social media app usage, require parental consent for 13 to 17-year-olds, and prevent social media companies from using personalized algorithms for users under 18.
Schatz leads bipartisan effort to expand telehealth coverage, improve patient care
Sen. Schatz joins others in a bipartisan effort to reintroduce the CONNECT for Health Act, a comprehensive bill aimed at expanding Medicare coverage for telehealth services, ensuring permanent telehealth flexibilities post-COVID-19, and enhancing healthcare access and outcomes for patients across the country.
$15.3M in congressionally directed spending for Maui, includes $11M for Hālau of ‘Oiwi Art
The County of Maui will receive $15.3 million in congressionally directed spending, including $11 million for Halau of ‘Oiwi Art, and $3.2 million for the Department of Transportation.
Sen. Schatz Co-Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Elevate Oceania In US Foreign Policy
US Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and US Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Don Young (R-K) introduced the Honoring Our Commitment to Elevate America’s Neighbor Islands and Allies Act, or Honoring OCEANIA Act.
Schatz Introduces New Legislation To Support Hotel Workers, Save Jobs
The Save Hotel Jobs Act will provide new grants and tax credits to help pay hotel employees, bring back laid-off workers and ensure safe workplaces.
Schatz To Host Town Hall Meeting On Maui
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) will host a town hall meeting on Maui on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.
Sen. Schatz Congressional Update: Trump, N. Korea, Federal Funding
Sen. Schatz shared with us concerns and key issues raised by Maui constituents. He also discussed the events in Charlottesville, the North Korea threat and…
Schatz to Speak at Facebook Small Business Maui Workshop
The free event will include networking opportunities, an address by special guest speaker US Senator Brian Schatz, and a presentation from experts at Facebook’s Small Business Team.
$800,000 Released for ADA Bus Shelters on Maui
US Senator Brian Schatz today, announced the distribution of $800,000 in federal funds to the County of Maui Department of Transportation for its ADA compliant Bus Stop Shelter and Signage Program.
VIDEO: Schatz on Maui Congressional Update
“It’s been an incredible transition,” said US Senator Brian Schatz after his first eight weeks at the US Capitol. Schatz was on Maui today for several events that included the official dedication of the Auwahi Wind Farm at Ulupalakua.
PHOTOS: Blessing Marks Completion of Maui’s Auwahi Wind Farm
A blessing ceremony was held today, marking the completion of the 21-megawatt Auwahi wind farm in Ulupalakua. The project’s eight wind turbines are capable of generating enough electricity to power 10,000 local homes.
VIDEO: Maui Helipad Enables Quick Transport of Cardiac Patients
The helicopter, which begins trial landings at the facility on Monday, is expected to save 10-15 minutes by landing on campus, instead of at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku. In five years doctors say they can imagine a network that extends throughout the under-served eastern Hawaii region.
