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Bill to better protect parents traveling with breast milk signed into law

A bipartisan bill introduced by US Sen. Mazie Hirono, aiming to protect breastfeeding families at US airports, has been signed into law.

Senate unanimously passes Hirono’s resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month

The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) to mark May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.

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.

Hirono visits Maui, tours site of Honoapiʻilani realignment project

Senator Hirono toured Honoapiʻilani Highway Realignment Project, visited businesses and venues receiving COVID relief funds.

Hirono reflects on anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol

Sen: Hirono: “…just because we don’t have armed militia members hanging from the rafters of the Senate chamber does not mean that our democracy is no longer under attack.”

Hirono Introduces Resolution Marking May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

The resolution highlights the contributions to our country by generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

$1.5 M Secured for Repairs at Isaac Hale Beach Park Following Kīlauea Eruption

US Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced that Hawaiʻi County will receive $1,494,360 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of a grant agreement based on losses at Isaac Hale Beach Park due to the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.

Hirono Sworn in as 1st Asian-American Woman to US Senate

Hirono becomes the first immigrant woman and first Asian-American woman to be elected to the chamber. Born in Japan, Hirono immigrated with her mother and older brother to Hawai’i under difficult circumstances.