WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * - Data Care Act Will Stop Websites and Apps from Using Personal Data to Harm Users, Protect User Information from Hacks, and Hold Companies Accountable for Misuse * * * U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) who led a group of senators in reintroducing legislation to protect people's personal data online. The Data Care Act would require websites, app  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Rep. Will Hurd (TX-23) called on the House to pass their bipartisan resolution, H.Res.709, and recognize the significant and positive impact that American volunteers and charitable giving have on communities across the country. "Giving Tuesday" is designated as the first Tuesday after the Thanksgiving weekend. "Recognizing 'Giving Tuesday' is a great reminder that the spirit of  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * - Data Care Act Will Stop Websites And Apps From Using Personal Data To Harm Users, Protect User Information From Hacks, And Hold Companies Accountable For Misuse * * * Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), the top Democrat on the Senate Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee, led a group of 16 senators in reintroducing legislation to protect people's personal da  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following statement on the shooting incident at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii: "While the investigation into this incident continues, my thoughts and aloha are with the victims of the terrible tragedy at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and with their families. "I join all of Hawaii in expressing our gratitude to the first responders who rush toward danger every day to keep us safe."  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following statement on the shooting incident at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii: "Our thoughts are with all of the people affected by this tragedy, especially the families of the victims. "For over a century, the Navy, their local civilian colleagues, and the greater Pearl Harbor community have worked together every day to protect our nation. "That legacy is deeply woven into our history and our state. While we honor the mem  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * - New Funding Brings Total Federal Disaster Relief Funding For Hawaii To More Than Half A Billion Dollars - Schatz Worked With State And County, Federal Agencies To Ensure Hawaii Received Its Fair Share Of New Federal Grants * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that Hawai'i will receive $26 million in new federal disaster relief funding. The new Community Develo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * - Bring Back $17 Million for Citizens of COFA Nations to Hawaii - Delegation Demands Answers On Misallocation Of Funds, Calls For Fair Repayment To Protect Funding For Hawaii And Territories * * * Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai'i) and U.S. Representatives Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawai'i) and Ed Case (D-Hawai'i) demanded answers from the Census Bureau and the Depa  more