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Rep. Case pushes to keep federal government open, provide $49M funding to Hawai‘i community projects
The bill contains billions in assistance for Hawai‘i, including $49 million directed to 14 specific needs under Community Project Funding supported by US Rep. Ed Case.
Hawaiʻi congressional delegation urges immigration support to those impacted by wildfires
Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz, along with House Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda, have called on US Citizenship and Immigration Services to expand efforts in aiding immigrant community members impacted by the Maui wildfires.
Lanakila Pacific awarded $1.5 million FEMA grant to strengthen facility, build food supply
Lanakila Pacific, a nonprofit known for its “Meals on Wheels” program, will receive a $1.5 million grant from FEMA.
UH to benefit from Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus spending bill
Millions of dollars in funding was secured to strengthen the University of Hawaiʻi’s position as a major research institution and economic generator for the state.
Congressman Case secures $975K to build Hawaiʻi’s workforce for the digital economy
“Our residents will have access to free classes in our public libraries and community spaces to build the digital skills they need to be successful,” said Stacey A. Aldrich, Hawaiʻi’s State Librarian.
US Rep. Ed Case Celebrates October as Filipino American History Month
US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-46) led introduction of a bi-partisan measure with the backing of 34 other House members to celebrate October as Filipino American History Month.
Hirono, Case and Womack Seek to Restore Federal Benefits for COFA Citizens
If enacted, this legislation would restore access to these benefits for COFA citizens and assist states that have traditionally stepped in to provide assistance to the COFA community in the absence of federal aid.
FEMA Now Accepting Applications for Funeral Assistance for COVID-19 Related Deaths
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has begun accepting applications for funeral assistance for those in Hawai‘i who have lost loved ones to COVID-19.
Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Calls Postmaster General to “Preserve USPS Lifeline”
In a letter sent to the postmaster on Thursday, Hawai’i’s congressional delegation emphasized the state’s dependence on the postal service for prompt deliveries of food, medicine and other goods.
Case, Gabbard Introduce Measure to Designate Hawaiʻiʻs First National Forest
US Reps. Ed Case (HI-01), and Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today jointly introduced in the US House H.R. 7045, a measure to pursue creation of Hawaiʻi’s first-ever National Forest.
Bill Aims to Name Oʻahuʻs Kaʻena Point National Heritage Area
Rep. Ed Case (HI-01), and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) jointly introduced H.R. 6603, a measure in the US House of Representatives to study the potential designation of the Ka‘ena Point coastline wrapping around O‘ahu’s westernmost location as Hawaiʻi’s first National Heritage Area.
Legislators Push For Aid For Hawaiʻi Farmers
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) and Ed Case (D-Hawaii) wrote to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue and US Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza to request their coordinated assistance for Hawaiʻi’s small agricultural producers.
Disaster Relief Funding Passes House
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Ed Case voted to pass disaster relief assistance for Hawai‘i, California, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa and other areas affected by recent hurricanes, typhoons, wildfires, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other natural disasters. The legislation passed by a vote of 237 to 187. Heavy rains hit Kaua‘i and O‘ahu […]
