US Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI)
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Recent News About US Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI)
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Hawaii to use $3.1 million to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among homeless and inmates 'to keep people healthy and safe'
An allocation of $3.1 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan will help the state of Hawaii detect and prevent potential COVID-19 outbreaks among people experiencing homelessness and prison populations.
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Schatz: 'I authored a bill that will make it safer for everyone to use our streets' in Hawaii
As walking and biking become increasingly popular modes of transit, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) has introduced a bill to make those activities safer for citizens in Hawaii.
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Hawaii's Carissa Moore wins first gold medal for women's surfing at Olympics: 'It’s overwhelming how amazing it feels'
Hawaii's Carissa Moore won gold for the women's surfing event in the 2020 Olympics last week, in a first for the Games.
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Hawaii's Schatz announces Electric Bicycle Act to 'help cut pollution and traffic congestion'
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) has introduced new legislation to promote the use of electric bicycles, referred to as "e-bikes," through a refundable consumer tax credit.
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'Tireless warriors for equality:' Hirono and Matsui reintroduce legislation to combat harassment in education
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui (D-California) reintroduced legislation to combat harassment and discrimination in education.
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Three counties receive $5 million for the purchase of electric buses: 'Hawaii has been a leader in clean energy'
The Hawaii Department of Transportation and surrounding counties are taking a ride on the green side after receiving over $5 million in federal funding for the purchase of electric buses, announced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on July 2.
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Schatz and Brown introduce bill to 'provide targeted support services to community college students'
A new bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) would help community college students to be able to afford their education and, in turn, graduate on time.
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Schatz introduces 'compassionate release' bill to expedite early release for some inmates
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) reintroduced legislation to help accelerate the Federal Bureau of Prison’s approval process to expedite the "compassionate release" of particular inmates during an emergency like COVID-19.
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Schatz sponsors bill to ensure Hawaiian native communities 'continue to get the housing resources they need'
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), has introduced legislation to ensure the continued funding for housing programs to benefit native Hawaiians for the next decade.
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Schatz: 'This new federal funding will give our airports the resources needed to recover'
Hawaii airports will receive more than $144 million in new federal funding from the American Rescue Plan.
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Schatz introduces the Future of Local News Act: 'Local journalism is an irreplaceable public service'
Four Democratic lawmakers -- Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) and Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) -- have reintroduced a bill that would provide aid to the struggling local news industry in the U.S.
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'Time isn’t on our side': Schatz sponsors legislation to safeguard large financial institutions against climate change
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Illinois) recently came together to introduce legislation that would work towards increasing the resiliency of financial institutions against climate-related financial risks, according to Schatz's website.
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University of Hawaii will host research program to help 'maintain the U.S. leadership role in ocean and earth science'
The University of Hawaii (UH) has been selected to lead a new research program that comes with funding of up to $210 million to be awarded over a period of five years.
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Hawaii allows ocean sports to resume in June: 'They are a part of our culture and a way of life'
Gov. David Ige has announced that surfing tournaments and other ocean sports competitions will finally be allowed to resume beginning in June; ocean sports had been suspended as a precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic.