#Jill Tokuda
Rep. Tokuda Earns “A” Grade for Bipartisan Leadership in Congress
US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) earned an “A” grade and a score of 88.2 out of 100 from Bridge Grades for the 119th Congress, ranking her among the top-rated members of the US House of Representatives for bipartisan collaboration.
Tokuda leads Hawaiʻi delegation in demanding restoration of direct mail delivery to rebuilt Lahaina properties
US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led the Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation in demanding that the United States Postal Service immediately halt its decision to stop direct home mail delivery for Lahaina families returning to rebuilt properties.
High school football brings Lahaina and Paradise together in “Unity Bowl”
The football teams from Hawai‘i’s Lahainaluna High School and California’s Paradise High School came together for a historic matchup Saturday evening in West Maui, bringing two communities that were both devastated by wildfires together on the field to celebrate hope, resilience and the strength of community.
Rep. Tokuda introduces bipartisan rural emergency hospital designation to strengthen local hospitals
US Rep. Jill Tokuda has joined congressional lawmakers in introducing the Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act, also known as REH 2.0. Also introducing the measure were: US Reps.Tracey Mann and Sharice Davids of Kansas, Jack Bergman of Michigan, Don Davis of North Carolina and Carol Miller of West Virginia.
Mayor Bissen urges USPS to preserve home mail delivery for Lahaina residents rebuilding after wildfire
Mayor Richard Bissen is urging the US Postal Service to preserve and restore direct home mail delivery for Lahaina residents rebuilding homes destroyed in the 2023 Maui Wildfires, emphasizing that “returning families should not lose an essential service simply because they were forced to rebuild.”
Rep. Tokuda to hold statewide telephone town hall, Sept. 1
US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) will host a statewide telephone town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. HST. Tokuda will take questions live over the phone from residents across the islands, discuss pressing issues facing local families, and share updates on federal priorities impacting Hawaiʻi’s communities.
Tokuda and Paltin speak out against the proposed permanent closure of Lahaina Downtown Post Office
US Rep, Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) and Maui County Council Member Tamara Paltin released a joint statement today opposing the proposed permanent closure of the Lahaina Downtown Post Office.
AFGE union endorses Tokuda and Case for re-election to Congress
The American Federation of Government Employees has endorsed US Reps. Jill Tokuda and Ed Case for re-election to Congress representing Hawaiʻi in the 2026 midterm election. Tokuda represents Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes Neighbor Islands and rural Oʻahu. She has held that seat since 2023. Voters have until Aug. 8 to cast ballots in […]
Hawai‘i congressional delegation urges approval of disaster declaration for 6.0M Hōnaunau quake in May
The Hawaiʻi congressional delegation is urging President Donald Trump to act swiftly on Gov. Josh Green’s request for a presidential disaster declaration for areas impacted by a the 6.0 earthquake that occurred on Hawai‘i Island on May 22, 2026.
Karolyn Mossman, Brian Schatz honored at 54th Kupuna Aloha Luncheon
The 54th Kupuna Aloha Luncheon was held on Saturday at the Grand Wailea, honoring retired special education teacher Karolyn Mossman and US Sen. Brian Schatz as Kupuna Advocates of the Year.
Tokuda votes against defense bill, but provision protecting Hawaiʻi lands from military condemnation preserved
Hawaiʻi US Rep. Jill Tokuda voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, saying she opposed provisions in the bill unrelated to military policy, even as she credited the final version with excluding language that would have given the military authority to condemn and take Hawaiʻi lands. The House passed the bill […]
Hawaiʻi congressional delegation calls for support state’s request for emergency funding for Kona Low damage
US Rep. Jill Tokuda and Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a reconsideration of FEMA disaster assistance to address over $20 million in infrastructure damage caused by the March 2026 Kona low storms.
Tokuda joins 26 colleagues in issuing joint statement opposed to $3.2 billion in military money for Israel
US Rep. Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi joined 26 of her colleagues in a joint statement ahead of a House vote on an amendment to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act that would halt $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing to Israel.
US Rep. Tokuda announces applications for US military service academies
US Rep. Jill Tokuda announced that her office will begin accepting applications for US military service academies beginning Aug. 1 from students in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District. Qualified applicants must submit their complete applications no later than Oct. 18.
Tokuda: Supreme Court firearms decision wrong for Hawaiʻi, wrong for public safety
US Rep. Jill Tokuda criticized the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling to strike down Hawaiʻi’s safety first default law that concealed-carry permit holders must receive permission before bringing firearms onto private property open to the public. “Today’s Supreme Court decision is wrong for Hawaiʻi, wrong for public safety, and the wrong precedent for states and […]
Hirono, Hawaiʻi businesses bring aloha spirit to Capitol Hill for 10th annual Hawaiʻi on the Hill
US Sen. Mazie Hirono welcomed more than 200 representatives from over 90 Hawaiʻi businesses and nonprofits to Washington, D.C., this week for the 10th annual “Hawaiʻi on the Hill” — a showcase of local commerce, culture and the aloha spirit on Capitol Hill. The event is a partnership between Hirono and the Chamber of Commerce […]
Rep. Tokuda demands USPS withdraw proposed rule allowing direct mail delivery of handguns
According to the FBI and data collected by Everytown Research & Policy, firearms are currently the leading cause of death among children, and handguns represent the main weapon used in assaults against law enforcement officers.
Rep. Tokuda fights to protect Hawaiʻi lands, secures key priorities in annual Defense policy bill
Tokuda successfully blocked a provision to authorize unilateral condemnation by the Army of military training lands in Hawaiʻi. The congresswoman also secured key priorities brought forward by constituents during state-wide listening veterans’ sessions, such as expanding emergency disaster response and increasing funding for barracks maintenance.
Rep. Tokuda introduces resolution honoring 120 years of Filipino immigration to Hawaiʻi
US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a congressional resolution marking the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first Filipino immigrants in Hawai‘i. The resolution honors the pioneering plantation workers, known as Sakadas, whose sacrifice, resilience, and labor leadership transformed Hawai‘i’s economy and culture.
Case, Tokuda introduce measure to crack down on interstate trafficking of illegal fireworks
US Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi introduced proposed legislation to crack down on illegal fireworks by allowing prosecutors to pursue money laundering charges against criminals moving illegal fireworks across state lines.