U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono
Recent News About U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono
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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.
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Hirono addresses judicial confirmations amid Trump's second term
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has issued a statement regarding judicial confirmations.
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Hirono supports resolutions blocking offensive weapon transfers to Israel
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono has expressed her stance on the transfer of certain offensive weapons to Israel by voting for three Joint Resolutions of Disapproval.
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Senator Hirono introduces resolution for Transgender Day of Remembrance
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono has introduced a resolution in the Senate to commemorate November 20, 2024, as Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR).
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Hirono secures $8.4 million for Hawaii Island's food security
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono has announced the allocation of $8.4 million to support The Food Basket, a food bank located on Hawaii Island.
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Legislation advancing inventor diversity moves forward in Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement (IDEA) Act of 2024, a legislative proposal from U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Thom Tillis.
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Hirono announces $59M federal aid for Honolulu Harbor modernization
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono has announced a significant federal investment in Honolulu Harbor, totaling over $56 million aimed at modernizing the port and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Resolution introduced for Filipino-American History Month
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, alongside a group of bipartisan colleagues, has introduced a resolution to commemorate October as Filipino-American History Month. The initiative highlights the significant cultural and historical contributions of Filipino American communities throughout the United States.
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Hirono introduces bill to protect voters and election workers from intimidation
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) has introduced a bill aimed at protecting voters and election workers from intimidation and threats of violence at election centers. The Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act, co-sponsored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and six other senators, seeks to update the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to limit the presence of visible firearms at polling locations.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to protect federal judiciary workers from workplace misconduct
U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have introduced the Judiciary Accountability Act of 2024 (JAA), a bipartisan bill aimed at providing federal judiciary employees with statutory rights and protections against workplace misconduct. The legislation, which is also supported by U.S. Representatives Hank Johnson (D-GA), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Norma Torres (D-CA) in the House, seeks to address discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and other forms of misconduct within the federal judiciary.
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Hirono introduces act mandating advocates for campus sexual assault prevention
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, along with Senators Tim Kaine and Tammy Baldwin, has introduced new legislation aimed at supporting survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. The Survivor Outreach and Support on Campus Act (S.O.S. Campus Act) mandates that colleges and universities receiving federal funding must have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response.
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Lawmakers urge OMB support for improved racial data collection
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Representative Judy Chu (D-CA), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), have led seven colleagues in urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to take further action on Statistical Policy Directive 15 (SPD 15). The directive, which sets standards for federal data on race and ethnicity, has been revised to improve demographic reporting and ensure better representation of diverse communities.
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GAO report criticizes judiciary's handling of sexual harassment cases
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Representatives Norma Torres (D-CA), Hank Johnson (D-GA), and Jerry Nadler (D-NY) have released a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report addressing the Judiciary’s policies and practices to prevent and respond to workplace misconduct.