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Schatz: US State Department illegally withholding global health funding
Hawaiʻi US Sen. Brian Schatz took to the Senate floor this week to accuse the US State Department of illegally withholding congressionally approved global health funding, saying the delays are costing lives around the world. Schatz, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, said the department has failed to release […]
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.
Sen. Schatz Backs Legislation To Reform Disaster Recovery
The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act would strengthen the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) disaster recovery grants for states, local governments and tribes. It would also improve coordination at the federal level by establishing an office within HUD that would be devoted to disaster recovery and resilient communities.
Schatz and Kahele Call for Impeachment and Removal of President Trump
Two of Hawaiʻi’s congressional leaders have released statements calling for the removal of President Trump through impeachment.
Schatz Calls on Governor to Step up COVID-19 Prevention
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) called on Hawai‘i Governor David Ige to take additional steps to protect Hawai‘i residents living in long-term care facilities.
Schatz Calls For Public Discussion on Improving Air Safety in Hawaiʻi
2019 was the deadliest year in Hawai‘i aviation in nearly three decades
$10M in Federal Funds Dedicated to Native Hawaiian Education, Development
Nearly $10 million dollars from the federal government will support programs that promote Native Hawaiian education and enrichment.
Over $11M Allotted for Lānaʻi Airport Improvements
US Sen. Brian Schatz announced today that the airport will receive more than $11 million from the Federal Aviation Administration for “critical improvements.”
Schatz Introduces Legislation to Repeal Debt Ceiling
US Senator Brian Schatz joined other senators in introducing legislation to repeal the national debt ceiling.
Schatz Calls for Raising Federal Age for Smoking, Vaping to 21
US Senator Brian Schatz joins three colleagues in advocating for a raise in the federal minimum age to buy tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to 21.
Successful Delay IRS Removal of AEDs from Honolulu Office
The IRS office in Honolulu and 45 other offices across the country will continue to have access to automatic external defibrillators following intervention from Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz in opposition to the IRS’ plan to remove the devices.
Schatz Seeks Answers on Census Citizenship Questions
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) led a group of 17 senators in demanding more answers from Commerce Department Secretary Wilbur Ross about where the proposal of a citizenship question for the upcoming 2020 Census originated and what factors played into its inclusion.