HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced a federal award of $850,000 to help the state combat homelessness in Hawaii's disabled community. "The challenge of homelessness is recognized by all of us on the federal, state, local and community level, and we must continue to work together to help those who need a helping hand - in this case, disabled individuals who are homeless," said Case. The housing assi  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * - His floor amendment focuses on Native Hawaiian businesses. Amendment is included in reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank * * * Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today said the U.S. House voted to include his floor amendment strengthening Hawaiian business exports in a bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). Founded by executive order in 1934 by President Franklin D.  more

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day: "Veterans Day is an opportunity for El Pasoans and our nation to honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States of America. "Veterans have served our country with valor and patriotism and made invaluable sacrifices in defense of peace and freedom. "We have the obligation to serve them and their families as well as they have served us. "  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: As National Veterans Small Business Week comes to a close today, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) was joined by Reps. Ross Spano (FL-15) and Al Lawson (FL-05) in introducing H.R.4991, the Post-9/11 Veteran Business Acceleration Act, to support veteran-owned small businesses. The bipartisan bill would allow veterans who are eligible for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program to par  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) introduced three bills to support healthcare benefits for our veterans and servicemembers. * H.R.4992, the Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health-Military Innovations for Life Act (REACH MIL Act) builds on the VA's successful REACH-VET initiative by directing the DoD to provide pre-emptive care and support for service members at high risk of suicide. * H.R.4993, the Refer  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * - Hawaii Programs Received More Than $2 Million From VAWA This Year * * * Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced the Senate companion to the House-passed Violence Against Women Act. "For 25 years, VAWA has provided support, shelter, and a new chance at life for women and children in Hawai'i and across the country," said Senator Schatz. "This bill wil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following statement after voting against the nomination of Chad Wolf to serve as Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy and Plans: "I strongly oppose the nomination of Chad Wolf to be Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans, which Donald Trump has turned into a nomination for him to be acting Secretary of Homeland Security. If confirmed, Chad Wolf would be the fifth person to lead the Department of Home  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * - New Report Shows Widespread Coral Bleaching Across Hawaii; Legislation Would Provide New Federal Funds To Help States Manage Coral Reefs * * * The Senate Commerce Committee has approved the Restoring Resilient Reefs Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), a member of the committee, that would help restore Hawaii's coral reefs. "With the widespread threats to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * - Hawaii Faces Shortage of Surgeons, Has Just More Than Half Needed * * * Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act, bipartisan legislation that would produce high quality data on where general surgeons are in short supply around the country. "We have a doctor shortage crisis in Hawaii, and it's having a real impact   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following statement on the first public hearing of the House impeachment inquiry: "It is a solemn time for our country, and it is unfortunate that it has come to this. "But we take solace in the fact that our founders wrote into the Constitution a remedy for the behavior that was exposed. "Although impeachment and removal are severe consequences, so are the high crimes being alleged. "The safeguards built into our Constitution on  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan bill would expand commercial lending for veteran-owned businesses through local credit unions * * * Earlier today, Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) introduced the Veterans Members Business Loan Act (S. 2834), which would expand commercial lending for veteran business owners and entrepreneurs through local credit unions. Specifically, the bill would exemp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * - Trump's border barrier has so far cost taxpayers $10 billion * * * Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced legislation with Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) that would block federal funds from being used to live stream border wall construction activities. The legislation would ensure that no federal dollars would be used to install or o  more