U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono
Recent News About U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono
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Senators introduce resolution honoring women's service in U.S. combat roles
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, representing Hawaii and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has collaborated with Senators Patty Murray from Washington, Tammy Duckworth from Illinois, and 19 other Senate colleagues to introduce a...
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Hirono questions Trump nominee on drilling plans and COFA commitments
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono engaged in a pointed exchange with Doug Burgum, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Interior, during his confirmation hearing.
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Senator Hirono questions energy secretary nominee Chris Wright on wildfire resilience
In a recent confirmation hearing, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) questioned Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Energy, on several critical issues.
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Hirono questions Trump's AG nominee on DOJ independence and election results
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono questioned Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's nominee for Attorney General, during a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C. Senator Hirono expressed concerns about Ms.
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Hirono proposes changes to Laken Riley Act targeting family separation and state lawsuits
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has introduced five amendments to the Laken Riley Act (S.5).
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Hirono questions defense nominee Pete Hegseth on conduct and constitutional loyalty
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono questioned Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, on his suitability for the role during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
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Hirono and Tokuda introduce bill targeting rapid ohia death in Hawaii
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono and U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda have introduced new legislation aimed at combating the spread of Rapid Ohia Death (ROD) in Hawaii.
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Hirono nominates 39 Hawaii students for United States Service Academies
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono has announced the nomination of 39 students from Hawaii to the United States military service academies for the Class of 2029.
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Hirono begins third term as U.S. Senator with focus on Hawaii's needs
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono has been sworn in for her third term representing Hawaii in the United States Senate.
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Biden signs bill to study designating Lahaina as national heritage area
President Joseph R. Biden has signed the Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act into law.
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Biden signs act granting permanent status to ten federal judgeships
Today, President Joseph R. Biden enacted the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act into law.
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Senators Hirono and Schatz secure support for Hawaii in Water Resources Development Act
The U.S. Senate has approved the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which incorporates several measures advocated by U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz to benefit communities in Hawaii and enhance the...
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Senate passes bill studying Lahaina's potential as national heritage area
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act, a bill introduced by Senator Mazie K. Hirono and Representative Jill Tokuda.
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Hirono leads effort to amend NDAA for military parents' healthcare rights
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, along with twenty colleagues, has introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2025.
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Legislation proposed to enhance conservation efforts for historical government records
U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Ed Markey have introduced the Public Archives Resiliency Act, a bill designed to authorize grants for the preservation, climate resilience, adaptation, and continuity of essential government records.
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5 million awarded for Hawaii's forestland conservation
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono has announced that Hawaii will receive $5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid in forest management and restoration activities.
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Senators urge Biden to protect immigrant families before Trump's inauguration
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, alongside six fellow senators, has called on President Joe Biden to take action to protect immigrant families before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
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Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act passes unanimously in Senate
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono and U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda have expressed their approval following the unanimous passage of the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act by the Senate.
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Hirono introduces Reuniting Families Act to address U.S. immigration challenges
U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Tammy Duckworth have introduced the Reuniting Families Act, a bill aimed at promoting family unity within the U.S. immigration system.
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Committee advances study on designating Lahaina as national heritage area
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has moved forward with the Lahaina National Heritage Area Study Act, a bill introduced by Senator Mazie K. Hirono and Representative Jill Tokuda.