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https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4983 Case Statement On The Passing Of Former U.S. Representative Patricia (Pat) Saiki 2026-09-30 2026 2026-09 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-1st), issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Representative Patricia (Pat) Saiki: “I join all of our Hawai‘i in remembering and honoring the life and legacy of U. S. Representative Patricia Saiki,” said U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-1st). “She is rightly credited with many specific accomplishments. But above all she was a pioneer who broke barriers, easing the path for others that followed, and her decades of public service were marked by commitment to her country and Hawai‘i, determination, accomplishment, example and grace. “She was a worthy steward of the office of Hawaii’s First Congressional District, setting a high bar for those that followed and will follow. I join in extending my sincere condolences and appreciation to her beloved family.” ### 1 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/tokuda-recognizes-hawaiian-history-month-calls-out-trumps-attacks Tokuda Recognizes Hawaiian History Month, Calls Out Trump’s Attacks 2026-09-30 2026 2026-09 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), joined by Representative Ed Case (HI-01), introduced a resolution supporting the designation of September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month and reaffirming the Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community. Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono introduced a similar resolution in the Senate. “Honoring Hawaiian History Month is not just about honoring the past, but protecting what generations of Native Hawaiian leaders, historians, scholars, and artists fought so hard to preserve and perpetuate,” said Rep. Tokuda. “Today, the Trump administration is targeting the very programs and institutions that sustain Hawaiian history, culture, and education. Congress must stand firm in protecting these vital resources and upholding our trust obligations to the Native Hawaiian Community.” The “Hawaiian History Month” resolution recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians, including efforts to revitalize ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, cultural traditions, and ʻāina stewardship practices. It also highlights key federal programs that support Native Hawaiian museums, libraries, artists, cultural practitioners, and community organizations. The resolution directly points to recent Trump administration actions that threaten those programs, including proposed cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The full text of the House resolution is available here. 1 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4982 Case Seeks Applicants For Appointments To Our Nation's Service Academies For The 2027 Incoming Class 2026-09-29 2026 2026-09 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) is seeking qualified applicants for his Congressional nomination to our nation’s four service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point/Army); U.S. Naval Academy(Annapolis/Navy); U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point/Merchant Marines). “One of my favorite and most serious duties as a member of the U.S. Congress is nominating Hawaii’s best and brightest young men and women to our nation’s service academies,” said Case. “I have had the privilege for over ten years now of nominating many candidates to our service academies, many of whom are in service or now attending. “I’m again honored to do my part to ensure that Hawaiʻi continues our long tradition of contributing to the next generation of America’s outstanding military leaders.” A Congressional nomination is the exclusive avenue for appointment to our nation’s service academies for most applicants. A nomination does not guarantee an appointment, but it is a requirement for final consideration for the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Successful applicants must have high moral character, a strong academic record and a motivation to dutifully serve our nation. Fully completed applications must be postmarked or received by the District office for Congressman Case at 1003 Bishop Street, Suite #1110, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 no later than October 9, 2026. Please also visit the military academy nomination webpage at https://case.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations.htm.” Case continued: “Additionally, please note that I can only consider applicants who are legal residents of the First Congressional District which I represent (Honolulu from Makapu‘u through Downtown and Pearl City up to Mililani and then through Waipahu and ‘Ewa Beach to Kapolei). My office can assist in verifying this requirement, but you can check yourself by entering your home address here: htt… 1 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-urges-president-trump-to-protect-americas-ai-advantage-ahead-of-bilateral-talks-with-china Rep. Tokuda Urges President Trump to Protect America’s AI Advantage Ahead of Bilateral Talks with China 2026-09-23 2026 2026-09 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper HAWAIʻI — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), led House Democrats in a letter urging President Trump to halt any potential concessions on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip sales to Beijing ahead of high-stakes talks with President Xi Jinping. Representative Tokuda was joined by Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the CCP, and 13 other Members of Congress, calling on the Trump administration to maintain strict export controls on advanced AI chips under the Export Control Reform Act, warning that creating loopholes or exceptions directly threatens American economic stability and national defense capabilities. “If the United States gives our very best AI chips to China, it would exponentially increase their capacity to dominate the AI race,” the lawmakers wrote. “We must not let that happen. Retaining the most advanced AI chips for domestic use, along with allies and partners, is an effective way to slow down China’s AI progress and strengthen America’s economic and national security advantages.” The lawmakers warned that next-generation chips like Nvidia’s Blackwell run up to eight times faster than older processors sold to China, arguing that this decisive advantage must stay in American hands. A copy of the letter may be found here. ### 1 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4980 Case Announces U.S. House Approval Of Critical Water Infrastructure Projects For Hawaii 2026-09-17 2026 2026-09 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) announced that the U.S. House yesterday approved major legislation to address improvements for the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation system, flood and storm risk management, environment, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure. Case’s requests were included in H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. WRDA is developed and passed by Congress every two years. The House approved this Congress’ bill by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 415-9. WRDA-authorized federal projects are critical to communities throughout the country to keep them connected and safe and to strengthen the overall U.S. economy. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) implements these projects in partnership with federal, local and state agencies, non-government organizations and tribal nations. Case works with government and community partners well in advance of each WRDA to request authorization of projects key to Hawaii’s safety, security and economy. The four provisions secured by Case in the 2026 WRDA include: Expanding and upgrading Honolulu Harbor. Case secured approval for an update on the in-depth study called for in previous measures on critical improvements to Honolulu Harbor which includes Case’s successful push in 2024 to amend the WRDA to reflect the expanded complexity, scope and funding needs for the Harbor, including elements of coastal storm risk management. House approval of the 2026 WRDA will help continue the project and focus its benefits on disaster resilience and enhanced national security from improved utilization of the harbor. “As the main port of the State of Hawai‘i, Honolulu Harbor receives and distributes all overseas cargo shipments constituting over 80% of all imports into the state, supports fishing operations and cruise ships and handles federal maritime activity including the U.S. Coast Guard’s 14th District,” said Case. “Providing this additional refined and expanded authori… 1 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4979 Case, Moylan Announce Full U.S. House Passage Of Their Bipartisan Bill To Combat Invasive Species 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (D-HI-01) and U.S. Congressman James Moylan (R-Guam) announced that the U.S. House recently voted 371-33 to approve their National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act, which would significantly expand federal efforts to combat invasive species, responsible for severely impacting environments across the country. “Hawai‘i in particular faces unique challenges from invasive species. Our isolation has led to the evolution of many endemic species that are found nowhere else on Earth,” said Case, who formerly served six years on the House Natural Resources Committee and is in his eighth year on the House Appropriations Committee. “Our measure is especially timely as we reckon with the wide-ranging ripple effect of the recent storms that have struck the state, including accelerated spread of destructive invasive species especially in vulnerable places such as our national wildlife refuges. “In Hawai‘i, invasive species have caused significant ecological damage, threatening the survival of native birds and plants. Protecting Hawaii’s unique biodiversity is not just an environmental necessity – it is a cultural imperative that reflects the identity and heritage of the Hawaiian people.” “For island communities like Guam, invasive species are more than an environmental concern - they threaten our ecosystems, agriculture, economy, and way of life, said Congressman Moylan. “Once an invasive species takes hold on an island, the cost of eradication can be enormous, and the damage may be impossible to reverse. “I’m proud to see the House pass this bipartisan legislation to strengthen early detection and rapid response within our National Wildlife Refuge System. Prevention is our best defense, and investing in it today will help protect America’s natural resources, preserve our unique biodiversity, and save taxpayers from far greater costs down the road. I look forward to working with my colleagues to move this important legislation forward.” “Tropical storms a… 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-leads-hawaii-congressional-delegation-in-demanding-usps-restore-direct-mail-delivery-to-rebuilt-lahaina-properties Rep. Tokuda Leads Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation in Demanding USPS Restore Direct Mail Delivery to Rebuilt Lahaina Properties 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led the Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation in demanding that the United States Postal Service (USPS) immediately halt its unilateral decision to stop direct home mail delivery for Lahaina families returning to rebuilt properties. In a joint letter sent to Postmaster General David Steiner, Rep. Tokuda, Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), and Representative Ed Case (HI-01), pressed USPS leadership to reverse policies that classify rebuilt properties in Lahaina as "new developments" and subject to centralized delivery to community mailboxes rather than restoring their home delivery. The lawmakers also expressed strong opposition to a feasibility study that could permanently close the Downtown Lahaina Post Office, which has been under emergency suspension since the August 2023 wildfires. "Lahaina residents are not moving into new subdivisions. They are returning to a historic community and to homes rebuilt on the same properties and at the same delivery points that existed before the fire," the delegation wrote. "Lahaina’s survivors have already borne extraordinary burdens in the aftermath of the wildfires. They should not be expected to shoulder additional burdens, costs, and disruptions resulting from changes to postal services that USPS has failed to adequately communicate, plan for, or implement." The delegation called on USPS to take immediate corrective steps: Reverse the classification of rebuilt Lahaina properties as "new developments" and restore pre-disaster direct mail delivery. Ensure affected residents have reasonable access to mail without additional costs or unnecessary disruptions while permanent delivery arrangements are established. Disclose full administrative, legal, and operational records detailing why direct delivery was cut before replacement infrastructure was ready. Explain why the Downtown Lahaina Post Office lease was not renewed, along with USPS’s efforts to secure a new location. Hold meaningful, access… 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-introduces-bipartisan-reh-20-to-strengthen-rural-hospitals Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bipartisan REH 2.0 to Strengthen Rural Hospitals 2026-09-03 2026 2026-09 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), alongside Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Don Davis (NC-01), and Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act (REH 2.0). Congress created the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation in 2020 as a lifeline for struggling rural hospitals at risk of closure, providing enhanced Medicare reimbursement for certain emergency and outpatient services and a monthly facility payment in exchange for transitioning away from traditional inpatient care. But the program has fallen short of its promise. Despite more than 1,500 eligible hospitals, only about 40 have converted. Hospitals have cited the loss of inpatient and other essential services, 340B drug discounts, costly facility requirements, and restrictive eligibility rules as barriers, leaving many rural communities without a viable path to preserving local access to care. REH 2.0 seeks to strengthen the REH model by allowing these hospitals to maintain distinct inpatient psychiatric and obstetric units, providing dedicated funding for laboratory services, and clarifying state Medicaid payment flexibilities. “Too many rural hospitals are on the brink of closure, forcing them to make impossible choices about which essential services they can afford to keep. Rural America already struggles with access to healthcare, and I’ve seen firsthand how difficult that reality is for hospitals in Hawai’i, where the cost of delivering care is often significantly higher," said Rep. Tokuda. “That’s why I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to strengthen the vital REH model, giving rural hospitals the flexibility and financial stability they need to keep their doors open and maintain critical services." "The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is grateful to Representatives Tokuda, Mann, Davids, Bergman, Davis, and Miller for leading the introduction of the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Improvement Act, which … 1 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4967 Federal Aviation Administration Denies Trident Adventures' Petition To Operate Tour Helicopter Snorkel and Scuba Drops Into State Waters 2026-08-31 2026 2026-08 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has denied a petition from Trident Adventures for an exemption to the FAA’s rules governing the use of aircraft safety belts and supplemental restraints which would allow the company to continue operating its so-called “helocast” jumps from helicopters into the ocean while hovering at low altitude above the water. Case had joined many others in communicating his strong opposition to the petition. In his letter to the FAA, Case said that Trident Adventures “has temporarily suspended this activity and is seeking an exemption from applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations to resume conducting helocast jumps as part of its tour operations. Case noted that the petition called for an exemption “that would allow temporary release of passenger restraints during a stabilized helicopter hover approximately 10 to 35 feet above open water for the purpose of conducting controlled water-entry operations. “These provisions are critical to maintaining the safety of air travel, regardless of flight altitude or aircraft stability. Trident Adventures seeks to rely on its low-altitude, stable flight operations as grounds for an exemption from passenger restraint requirements and the resumption of helocast operations.” “Any uncertainty regarding whether air-tour services such as those proposed by Trident Adventures are authorized to operate and comply with the applicable regulatory framework would place public safety at risk.” The FAA noted that Trident Adventures was “not seeking a reduction in safety standards or operational oversight but believes that their operational history, documented procedures, training programs, and conservative performance based operating limitations together demonstrate an equivalent or greater level of safety” as called for in the agency’s rules. However, in its analysis of the company’s helocast operations, the FAA noted that while the company made assurances for passe… 1 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-to-hold-statewide-telephone-town-hall-on-sept-1 Rep. Tokuda to Hold Statewide Telephone Town Hall on Sept. 1 2026-08-31 2026 2026-08 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) will host a statewide telephone town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. HST. Rep. Tokuda will take questions live over the phone from residents across the islands, discuss pressing issues facing local families, and share updates on federal priorities impacting Hawaiʻi’s communities. Residents are encouraged to RSVP to receive an automatic call when the town hall begins. Anyone who does not receive a call can dial in directly at 833-946-1568 or listen via the livestream on Rep. Tokuda’s Facebook page. To RSVP and learn more, please visit the Events page on Rep. Tokuda’s website at tokuda.house.gov or call her Hawaiʻi office at 808-746-6220. ### 1 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/joint-statement-from-us-representative-jill-n-tokuda-and-councilmember-tamara-paltin-on-the-lahaina-downtown-post-office Joint Statement from U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda and Councilmember Tamara Paltin on the Lahaina Downtown Post Office 2026-08-26 2026 2026-08 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi — Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) and Maui County Councilmember Tamara Paltin released the following joint statement opposing the proposed permanent closure of the Lahaina Downtown Post Office. “To permanently close the Lahaina Downtown Post Office is yet another slap in the face to a community that has already endured far too much. Lahaina has gone without this downtown post office since the August 2023 wildfires. Now, as families and small businesses rebuild, USPS wants to eliminate another essential public service. The people of Lahaina deserve better. A 30-minute online meeting held during the workday, with only a few days’ notice, does not constitute meaningful community engagement. It excludes working families, kūpuna, and residents without reliable internet access, and falls far short of the transparency and public participation this decision demands. The people of Lahaina deserve a genuine opportunity to be heard, not a half-hearted process designed to check a box. And it comes as residents moving back into rebuilt homes are facing another loss: direct home mail delivery. Rebuilt neighborhoods are not new subdivisions. They are restored communities, and residents deserve the same level of service they had before the disaster. USPS should be working with Lahaina to restore service, not finding new ways to take it away. We are demanding a halt to this closure plan, genuine in-person engagement with the community, home delivery for returning residents, and a serious effort to restore the downtown post office. Lahaina has been through enough. Our community deserves more than a pitiful excuse for engagement. It deserves a Postal Service that shows up, listens, and helps rebuild Lahaina, not one that abandons it.” ### 1 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4964 Key U.S. House Committee Approves Case's Bipartisan Bill To Combat Invasive Species 2026-07-31 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) announced that the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee (Committee) has unanimously approved his National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act, which would significantly expand federal efforts to combat invasive species, responsible for severely impacting environments across the country. “Hawai‘i in particular faces unique challenges from invasive species. Our isolation has led to the evolution of many endemic species that are found nowhere else on Earth,” said Case, who formerly served six years on the House Natural Resources Committee and is in his eighth year on the House Appropriations Committee. “Unfortunately, these native species often lack the defenses to compete with or resist the pressures of invasive plants and animals, which can rapidly alter ecosystems and displace local species. “In Hawai‘i, invasive species have caused significant ecological damage, threatening the survival of native birds and plants. Protecting Hawaii’s unique biodiversity is not just an environmental necessity – it is a cultural imperative that reflects the identity and heritage of the Hawaiian people.” “For island communities like Guam, invasive species are more than an environmental concern—they threaten our native ecosystems, agriculture, economy, and way of life,” said Congressman James Moylan (R-Guam). “Once an invasive species becomes established on an island, the cost of eradication can be enormous, and in many cases, the damage cannot be undone. This bipartisan legislation takes a proactive approach by strengthening rapid response and early detection efforts within our National Wildlife Refuge System. By investing in prevention today, we can better protect America’s natural resources, preserve our unique biodiversity, and reduce far greater costs in the future.” "We are pleased with the passage of this measure that prioritizes funds and measures towards early detection through identifying, reporting, and eradicating invasive species and the … 1 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4959 Case Votes Against First Version Of Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act 2026-07-24 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) Tuesday voted in the full U.S. House against the current version of the $1.15 trillion Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The annual authorization is considered must-pass legislation, with Congress enacting one every year since fiscal 1962. It is separate from the regular annual appropriations bills that Representative Case helps develop as a member of the House Appropriations Committee; those bills actually direct funding using the NDAA as an authorizing framework. “Our National Defense Authorization Act is a critical annual measure that not only authorizes our defense spending for the year, supplementing my Appropriations Committee’s parallel funding responsibilities, but also establishes defense policies, including organization and administration of the Defense Department,” said Case, who serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, responsible for all defense and intelligence community funding, and previously served on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, responsible for all funding in those areas. “While this current version of the FY 2027 NDAA includes many critical Hawai‘i and Indo-Pacific priorities I requested, I regrettably had to vote against it at this stage for various reasons. These included the lack of any Congressional authorization of the Iran war; the insufficiency of any justification for the huge authorized increase in defense spending; the lack of any assurance of adequate Congressional oversight of that spending; and the inclusion of various other proposals not relevant to defense such as the SAVE America Act, which I have separately voted against several other times.” Given the significant economic contribution of military construction to Hawai‘i, Case highlighted various projects he advocated for that were included in the NDAA, including: · $507 million to continue building Dry Dock 5 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. · $248 million to cont… 1 2026-07-25T07:13:44Z 2026-07-25T07:15:09Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-votes-no-after-republicans-hijack-annual-defense-bill Rep. Tokuda Votes No After Republicans Hijack Annual Defense Bill 2026-07-24 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. The bill passed the House by a vote of 216-212 and will now head to the U.S. Senate for consideration. “My goal was clear from day one: keep any authority for the military to condemn and take Hawaiʻi lands out of the NDAA. We drew a red line, held it, and won. The final bill does not give the military that power, and decisions about Hawaiʻi lands remain where they belong: in Hawaiʻi hands. That victory was never guaranteed. It took sustained pressure, clear opposition, and a refusal to let Hawaiʻi be treated as an afterthought. I will always fight to protect Hawaiʻi and defend our right to decide what happens to our lands,” said Rep. Tokuda. “While we defended Hawaiʻi, House Republicans gutted the bipartisan NDAA we built in committee. They loaded it with toxic poison-pills that undermine our military, punish the people who serve and their families, and make our country less safe." “Worst of all, Republicans attached the SAVE America Act onto this bill, imposing burdensome voter-ID requirements that make it harder for eligible Americans to vote. They hijacked a must-pass defense bill to advance a partisan election agenda that has nothing to do with military readiness. “I could not in good conscience vote for a bill that puts politics ahead of our troops. The NDAA should strengthen our military and support those who serve—not be used as a vehicle to advance a partisan agenda.” A summary of the FY27 NDAA can be found here. ### 1 2026-07-25T07:13:44Z 2026-07-25T07:15:09Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4957 Case Calls On President To Once Again Extend Jones Act Waiver To Address Severe Risk Of Disruption Of Critical Energy Supplies To Hawaii Resulting From Ongoing Iran War 2026-07-21 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First) asked President Trump to grant another 60-day extension of the current waiver of the Jones Act, citing continued global shipping disruptions, constrained fuel supply chains and rising gasoline and energy costs in Hawai‘i, along with implications for U.S. military readiness in the Indo-Pacific. In April, Case called on the President to grant the initial extension that is set to expire on August 15. In his latest letter to the President, Case again urged that: “The waiver should be extended now rather than on current expiration because contracts for the acquisition and shipping of fossil fuel products to U.S. ports are signed well in advance of shipping and delivery and failure to provide clarity on that timeframe will seriously disrupt shipping options and prices with wide ranging effects. “The waiver is operating nationally to mitigate the effects of market disruption on energy availability and pricing nationally. But the need for the waiver is especially acute in Hawai‘i and other noncontiguous jurisdictions which are largely reliant on external fossil fuel-based products for energy, agriculture, transportation, and other key needs, and where the Jones Act, even in a non-disrupted world, imposes unique severe constraints on the delivery of energy supplies and related pricing.” Case continued: “As I explained before when asking you to extend the waiver earlier this year, Hawai‘i is one of the most isolated parts of our country and depends on shipping for over ninety percent of our goods, including nearly all of our fossil fuel products. Yet the Jones Act severely limits shipping options from the continental U.S. to U.S. Jones Act vessels only, despite the widespread availability of shipping in the international markets. For fossil fuel products specifically, of the thousands of tankers operating globally, only a small fraction are Jones Act-compliant and available for domestic transport, and virtually none are suited for certain bulk commodities … 1 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-leads-hawaii-delegation-urging-president-trump-to-approve-fema-kona-low-recovery-aid Rep. Tokuda Leads Hawaiʻi Delegation Urging President Trump to Approve FEMA Kona Low Recovery Aid 2026-07-21 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), joined by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging that he support the State of Hawaiʻi’s appeal and reconsideration requests to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following the March 2026 Kona low storms. The delegation is asking the Administration to approve the state’s requests for additional federal disaster assistance to help repair storm-damaged public infrastructure and provide funding for projects that reduce the risk of future flooding and other disasters. “The appeal for Public Assistance Category G has been updated with additional data, validating more than $20 million in quantifiable damage, including more than $15 million in damage to airport grounds infrastructure and nearly $5 million of damage to parks, trails, cultural facilities, and early warning systems,” the lawmakers wrote in the letter. “This damage includes structural pavement failure of taxiways at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, the state’s primary gateway for tourists, residents, business travelers, and military service members.” "Recovering from a disaster of this scale is a long-term commitment, and our priority must be protecting our communities from future vulnerabilities,” said Rep. Tokuda. “This federal assistance is about hardening our infrastructure and making the necessary improvements to prevent the kind of severe disruptions we just witnessed. We must invest in safeguarding our islands so our residents can feel secure and prepared for the future.” “Hawaiʻi needs additional federal disaster aid to restore critical infrastructure, support ongoing recovery efforts, and help prepare for future disasters. Investing in mitigation and preparedness now can help keep communities safer in the future. Hawaiʻi shouldn't have to face these challenges alone. The people of Hawaiʻi deserve the full support and partnership of the federal go… 1 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4956 Case Statement On The Death Of First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan Of Hawaii 2026-07-20 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) issued the following statement on the death of 1st Lieutenant Tyler Feehan of Ewa Beach in Jordan. “I join all of our Hawai’i in mourning the passing in Jordan of United States Army First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan of ‘Ewa Beach. The loss of any of our servicemembers is tragic, but of one of our own ‘ohana is especially deep. I extend my deepest sympathies to Lt Feehan’s family with our Hawaii’s lasting gratitude for his service to our country.” 1 2026-07-21T07:32:02Z 2026-07-21T07:33:33Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-issues-statement-on-the-passing-of-us-army-first-lieutenant-tyler-feehan Rep. Tokuda Issues Statement on the Passing of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan 2026-07-20 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) issued the following statement honoring United States Army First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan of ʻEwa Beach, who passed away while serving in Jordan. "This tragedy strikes especially close to home because Tyler was one of Hawaiʻi's own, from ʻEwa Beach. Today, our ʻohana and the entire nation mourn Tyler and Isabella, two young Americans taken far too soon while serving our country. We hold their families, friends, and fellow servicemembers close in our hearts. Every life lost is one too many, and we must keep fighting to end this war and bring our troops home safely." ### 1 2026-07-21T07:32:02Z 2026-07-21T07:33:33Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4954 Case Introduces Bipartisan Measure To Boost Affordable Housing Nationwide In Areas Designated For Transit Oriented Development 2026-07-16 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), joined by Delegate James Moylan (Guam), has co-introduced his bipartisan Transit Oriented Development Act to drive greater development of affordable housing in areas designated for transit oriented development such as along the Honolulu Skyline. “The affordable housing shortage remains one of the most significant drivers of the unacceptably high cost of living facing most Americans”, said Case. “In my home state of Hawaiʻi, this crisis is particularly acute. Housing costs consume an outsized share of household income, forcing working families to make impossible choices between rent, groceries and health care. “Far too many of our keiki and kamaʻāina find themselves priced out of the communities they call home. To truly address affordability, we must not only increase the supply of housing but do so in ways that reflect the unique economic realities of our communities and lower overall living costs for families. That means building housing that is attainable, affordable, well-located and connected to jobs and services.” Case added: “One of the most important federal tools we have to do that is the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, which has long been one of our nation's most successful programs for financing affordable rental housing. Yet the current allocation structure does not always reflect the significant differences in housing costs and development challenges that exist across the country. Because allocations are based principally on population, communities facing exceptionally high housing costs—including Hawaiʻi and other non-contiguous jurisdictions—often face greater difficulty producing affordable housing despite having substantial need.” “For families on Guam, the challenge isn’t just finding affordable housing—it’s finding housing that keeps them connected to jobs, schools, healthcare, and essential services,” said Delegate Moylan. “As America’s westernmost territory, we face unique development constraints and higher construction costs. This bip… 1 2026-07-17T07:15:58Z 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-responds-to-president-trumps-remarks-on-election-integrity Rep. Tokuda Responds to President Trump's Remarks on Election Integrity 2026-07-16 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's remarks on election integrity and the SAVE America Act. "While families are wondering how they'll afford groceries, gas, and healthcare, Donald Trump is still obsessed with relitigating an election he lost six years ago. Elections were secure then, and they are secure now. Manufacturing doubt and pushing baseless conspiracies doesn't SAVE America—it weakens our democracy. Real leaders trust the American people. Only cowards try to make it harder for Americans to vote." ### 1 2026-07-18T06:58:50Z 2026-07-18T07:00:34Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-joins-colleagues-in-calling-to-halt-33-billion-in-military-funding-to-israel Rep. Tokuda Joins Colleagues in Calling to Halt $3.3 Billion in Military Funding to Israel 2026-07-15 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) joined 26 of her colleagues in a joint statement ahead of a House vote on an amendment to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act that would halt $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing to Israel. "As Members of Congress, it is our duty to ensure that our constituents’ hard-earned money is used in a way that advances America’s interests and values. For this reason, we do not support providing an additional $3.3 billion of American taxpayer dollars to be used for Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon—operations which have killed tens of thousands of civilians, led to the indiscriminate destruction of civilian infrastructure, and caused severe and ongoing humanitarian catastrophes. These are just the latest in a long string of human rights violations inflicted on Palestinian civilians. For nearly six decades, Israeli security forces and military authorities have enforced the occupation of the Palestinian territories, including through restrictions on freedom of movement, arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial killings. It is clear that existing human rights conditions on the use of American security assistance have not been meaningfully enforced. Enough is enough. Palestinians and Israelis alike deserve peace, freedom, security, stability, and self-determination. Those aims will only be achieved when their inherent dignity and inalienable rights are at the center of U.S. policy in the region. Diplomacy is the answer, and as long as America provides constant funding for more war, peace will always remain out of reach. Our vote should not be interpreted as opposition to initiatives such as the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act programs or others that foster people-to-people engagement, strengthen civil society, and advance the long-term prospects for a just and lasting peace. We remain committed to supporting these and similar programs while ensuring that U.S. taxpayer dolla… 1 2026-07-17T07:15:58Z 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-announces-applications-for-military-service-academies Rep. Tokuda Announces Applications for Military Service Academies 2026-07-14 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Honolulu, HI — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) announced that her office will begin accepting applications on Friday, August 1, 2026, from students in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District seeking a nomination to one of the United States military service academies. Qualified applicants must submit their complete applications no later than Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. HST. Every year, members of Congress, including Rep. Tokuda, are allotted a limited number of nominations for exceptional applicants from their districts seeking appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “Every year, I am humbled to nominate students from Hawaiʻi who are ready to serve our country and lead with purpose,” said Rep. Tokuda, a member of the House Armed Services Committee. “Our service academies ask a lot of these young people, but Hawaiʻi students know what it means to carry responsibility, care for community, and step up when it matters. I encourage eligible students across Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District to apply.” To be considered for a nomination, candidates must reside in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District, meet the basic eligibility requirements established by the academies, and submit a complete nomination application by Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. HST. For more information on eligibility and the application process, visit tokuda.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations or call Rep. Tokuda’s District Office at (808) 746-6220. ### 1 2026-07-15T07:12:08Z 2026-07-15T07:13:45Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4953 Case, Moylan Introduce Measure To Counter Transnational Crime In The Indo-Pacific 2026-07-08 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Congressmen Ed Case (D-HI-01) and James Moylan (R-Guam) have introduced a measure in the U.S. House to boost U.S. efforts to counter growing transnational crime in the Indo-Pacific. “Our Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative Act addresses the growing use of Pacific Island nations as transit hubs for cross-Pacific illegal drug trade by transnational criminal networks, particularly narcotics traffickers,” said Case, a founder and Co-Chair of the House Pacific Islands Caucus, a bipartisan Member group focused on the Pacific (https://pacificislandscaucus-case.house.gov). “Our fellow Pacific Island nations which are being victimized as stop-offs in this Pacific drug highway are now suffering from related domestic crisis including addiction broader public health, such as an HIV epidemic in Fiji primary spread by unsafe injecting practices,” said Case. “Our Pacific ‘ohana (family) have clearly prioritized this crisis and asked for our continued partnership in both reducing the trade to start with and addressing its consequences.” “Guam sits at the crossroads of the Indo-Pacific, and we understand better than most that transnational crime does not stop at borders,” said Moylan. “Strengthening law enforcement partnerships throughout the Pacific protects our communities, reinforces our alliances, and advances America’s strategic interests in the region. The Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative is a smart investment in regional security, and I’m proud to support efforts that ensure Guam continues to play a leading role in keeping the Indo-Pacific safe, secure, and resilient.” Case and Moylan noted that while much attention has focused on precursor chemicals moving eastward across the Pacific to illicit drug producers in the Western Hemisphere, a lesser-known trafficking route moves cocaine and methamphetamine westward from the Americas through Oceania to Australia and New Zealand, where significantly higher street prices generate enormous profits for criminal organizations. In 2017, the U.S. Departm… 1 2026-07-09T08:24:13Z 2026-07-09T08:26:05Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4950 Case Leads Bipartisan National Gerrymandering Reform Initiative 2026-07-02 2026 2026-07 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) today announced that his U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus has endorsed a comprehensive proposal to reform runaway gerrymandering of Congressional districts and restore trust in the redistricting process, limit partisan interference, advance broader representation and facilitate real solutions in Congress. The proposal was developed by the Problem Solvers’ Gerrymandering Working Group, co-chaired by Case, a Democrat, and U.S. Representative Jeff Hurd (Colorado-Third District), a Republican. “The Problem Solvers is about facing and solving our toughest challenges and making our government work,” said Case, who also serves as Vice Chair of the 45-Member caucus. “The worsening redistricting wars are a direct obstacle to a representative, inclusive, functioning and trusted government, and a solution must be a priority. “Our Caucus’ endorsed framework lays out the guideposts of for real reform and demonstrates that even the toughest and most political issues can be solved on a bipartisan basis.” Case said the framework establishes five principles for Congressional redistricting: · Stability and predictability in representation, · Transparency and public confidence in the map-drawing process, · Fair and consistent application of standards across states, · Respect for communities and political subdivisions, and · Reduction of incentives for partisan manipulation. The framework also identifies four bipartisan reforms designed to create a more transparent, fair, and consistent process for drawing congressional districts nationwide: · Once-a-Decade Redistricting: Restrict Congressional redistricting to once every ten years following the decennial Census. · Nationwide Uniform Standards: Require Congressional districts to be drawn using clear, objective criteria while rejecting partisan advantage and incumbent protection as legitimate goals. · Reducing Partisan Influence: Support approaches that minimize partisan influence, including indepen… 1 2026-07-03T08:00:00Z 2026-07-03T08:01:30Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4948 Case Provides Summary Of Legislative Record Since Returning To Congress In 2019 2026-06-29 2026 2026-06 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) provides below and at https://case.house.gov/ detailed information on key portions of his legislative record over the last eight years since he returned to Congress in 2019. “My mission is to help lead our country, help our Hawai‘i and help my constituents,” said Case, who also previously served in Congress from 2002 to 2007. “My legislative record is the sum total of my efforts and accomplishments to fulfill that mission. It includes my votes in Congress (6,032 to date), legislation, work in my House Appropriations Committee and other committees and caucuses, speeches, joint letters and statements and more. I believe in making it readily available to let constituents know what I’m doing and why, to answer questions and to correct misunderstandings. “My first and main effort is to provide a simple, central, transparent resource on my record and other efforts through my official website at https://case.house.gov/. That has information on me, my positions and activities, legislation and votes, public statements and communications, key issue summaries, and how to contact me. “In addition, I’m providing the following summaries of my record in several areas of interest to me and my constituents: 1. Cost of Living link 2. Crime link 3. Defense link 4. Education link 5. Energy link 6. Federal Deficit/Debt/Finances link 7. Foreign Affairs link 8. Health Care link 9. Kūpuna link 10. Labor link 11. LGBTQ+ link 12. Maui Wildfires link 13. Native Hawaiians link 14. Natural Resources link 15. Oceans link 16. Small Business link 17. Trump Opposition link 18. Veterans link 19. Voting Rights link 20. Women link “My Appropriations Committee is responsible for all federal discretionary funding, currently at about $1.7 trillion total per year,” said Case. “I’m serving my eighth year on Appropriations overall, and fourth year on our Subcommittee on Defense and Subcommittee on Homeland Security, which together make up almost 60% of our total federal budge… 1 2026-06-30T06:29:10Z 2026-06-30T06:30:42Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-overturning-hawaii-gun-safety-law Rep. Tokuda Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Hawaiʻi Gun Safety Law 2026-06-25 2026 2026-06 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down Hawaiʻi’s law establishing a safety-first default that concealed-carry permit holders must receive permission before bringing firearms onto private property open to the public: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is wrong for Hawaiʻi, wrong for public safety, and the wrong precedent for states and communities working to keep people safe. Hawaiʻi's law did not take away anyone’s right to own or carry a firearm. It simply said that before bringing a gun onto someone else’s private property, you should get permission first. That should not be controversial. It is a matter of basic respect. Businesses and property owners set basic rules every day about what is allowed on their property and what is not. No shirt, no shoes, no service. But when Hawaiʻi set a commonsense safety standard for firearms, this Court decided that even asking permission went too far. This ruling puts guns ahead of Hawaiʻi’s ability to determine what safety looks like in our own communities and businesses. It shifts the burden onto property owners, workers, and families who deserve to feel safe in the places where they live, work, shop, and gather. I will keep fighting for commonsense gun safety laws that protect our people, respect everyone’s rights, and prioritizes our communities' ability to determine what safety looks like for ourselves.” ### 1 2026-06-26T06:29:35Z 2026-06-26T06:31:46Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4942 Case Opposes Defense Funding Measure That Fails To Properly Oversee Proposed Massive Increases In Defense Spending And To Fairly Balance National Security And Pressing Domestic Needs 2026-06-24 2026 2026-06 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his U.S. House Appropriations Committee today approved its final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding bill – the Defense Appropriations Act. The measure, the twelfth of twelve annual federal funding measures considered by Appropriations, provides funding for federal agencies and programs in the Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community, including the military branches of services, the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. Case, who is in his eighth year on Appropriations, serves on its Subcommittee on Defense, which is responsible for developing the bill. Case voted against the FY 2027 Defense bill that proposes $1.1 trillion in discretionary spending, $234 billion more than the current fiscal year. Total defense spending would grow to nearly $1.5 trillion annually if combined with the proposed reconciliation, or mandatory spending, bill requested by the Present. “While the measure funds many critical Hawai‘i and Indo-Pacific priorities I requested, I regrettably had to vote against this version because the proposed increase in total defense spending is not accompanied by any substantial Congressional oversight of such massive new spending levels, and comes as the Congressional majority and President Trump propose steep cuts to domestic programs that support working people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis,” said Case. (Click here to watch Case explain the flawed overall structure for the President’s funding request and the bill.) Case also stressed that the bill embraced a partisan approach to various aspects of our nation’s security. For example, it fails to include the $400 million for the bipartisan Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, continues funding for a National Guard Reaction Force to be deployed into American cities and fails to provide any checks on the President’s military operations in Iran. During the Committee’s debate over the bill, Case also spoke in strong opposition to recent ac… 1 2026-06-25T06:30:03Z 2026-06-25T06:31:21Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-leads-hawaii-congressional-delegation-to-rename-waianae-post-office-after-the-late-colleen-hanabusa Rep. Tokuda Leads Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation to Rename Waiʻanae Post Office after the Late Colleen Hanabusa 2026-06-22 2026 2026-06 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led the Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation in introducing bipartisan legislation to rename the Waiʻanae Post Office as the “U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building.” U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The joint effort, co-sponsored by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Representative Ed Case (HI-01), and a bipartisan coalition honors the life and public service of Hanabusa, a proud daughter of Waiʻanae who passed away on March 6, 2026. The post office is located at 86-014 Farrington Highway. Hanabusa dedicated her career to Hawaiʻi’s working families, rising from a local labor attorney to become the first female President of the Hawaiʻi State Senate and later serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Colleen was a trailblazer and mentor who paved the way for so many. She brought toughness and integrity to everything she did—from becoming the first woman State Senate president to elevating Hawaiʻi voices in Congress—while never forgetting her roots as a proud daughter of Waiʻanae,” said Rep. Tokuda. “Renaming this post office in the heart of her hometown is a fitting tribute to a leader who inspired a generation and dedicated her life to serving our people with deep aloha.” “Colleen Hanabusa was one of the most accomplished, skilled, and dedicated public servants of the last several generations in the state of Hawai‘i,” said Sen. Schatz. “This is a fitting memorial to her Wai‘anae roots and enduring impact on our state.” Born and raised on the Waiʻanae Coast, Hanabusa grew up working at her family’s gas station before earning her law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law in 1977. After launching a legal career in labor advocacy, she was elected to the Hawaiʻi State Senate in 1998, making history as the state’s first female Senate President in 2007 and the first AAPI woman in the nation to serve as a state Senate President. Hanabusa later went on to represent Hawaii’s 1st Con… 1 2026-06-23T06:27:52Z 2026-06-23T06:29:20Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4941 Case Ranked 4th Among 214 U.S. House Democrats In Appropriations-Approved Community Project Funding For His District In Fiscal Year 2027 Measures 2026-06-19 2026 2026-06 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – According to a report by a non-partisan Congress tracking service, U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) ranks 4th among all 214 Democrats in the House of Representatives in total funding for district community projects approved by his House Appropriations Committee for upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The report by Congressional Quarterly analyzed all approved Community Project Funding (CPFs) in the eleven federal funding measures passed to date by House Appropriations for FY27 (which begins October 1 of this year). There are twelve annual Appropriations-approved measures to fund the federal government (totaling $1.7 trillion for current FY26). The last one, Defense, does not include CPFs, so the report covers all House CPFs for FY27. Congress implemented CPFs in FY22 to permit Members of Congress to provide direct federal funding to worthy state and local government and community projects in their districts. The CPF process is subject to strict rules: in the U.S. House each project must have demonstrated community support, requesting Members must personally disclose their CPF requests and attest to each project, and each project is subject to audit by the independent Government Accountability Office. Case’s disclosures are here: https://case.house.gov/services/funding-disclosures.htm. Case gained approval of all 20 of his CPF requests for a total of $18,936,300 in his Appropriations Committee-approved FY27 measures, some of which have passed the full House and the rest of which are pending passage. For the five full fiscal years for which CPFs have been approved, Case has gained approval of 74 CPF requests for a total of $325,809,228 in direct district project funding. A full list of all of Case’s approved CPFs by fiscal year and Appropriations measure is attached. “I’m very happy that we’re having a fifth especially successful year for our CPF requests,” said Case, who is serving in his eighth year on the House Appropriations Committee. “This federal funding option is hard to master yet inv… 1 2026-06-20T06:35:38Z 2026-06-20T06:37:01Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4938 Case Opposes Homeland Security Funding Measure That Weakens Key National Security Components And Ignores Immigration Enforcement Reform 2026-06-11 2026 2026-06 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his House Appropriations Committee early this morning approved its proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations measure over his no vote. The Homeland Security measure is the 11th of 12 measures taken up by Appropriations to collectively fund the federal government for FY 2027 (commencing October 1, 2026). The measure proposes a total $99.5 billion for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which includes FEMA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard, Secret Service and more. Case is in his 8th year on Appropriations and his 4th year on the Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee which develops this measure. He has focused on ensuring FEMA’s continued support for Hawai‘i, investing in the Coast Guard’s presence in the Pacific and enhancing the security of Hawai‘i through significant investments in physical, cyber and infrastructure security. “Despite the strong support this bill provides for emergency management and our Coast Guard, I could not accept the overall result, which would make Americans less safe through deep cuts to key elements of homeland security including CISA and TSA,” said Case. “I also cannot support additional funding to ICE or CBP’s Border Patrol without comprehensive, meaningful immigration enforcement reforms.” He cited the following examples from the measure, which significantly cut or eliminated key programs including: A roughly 10 percent cut to CISA’s operations, leaving Americans more vulnerable to cybersecurity and infrastructure security threats at a time where there is a need for heightened security. The elimination of funding for the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, whose primary responsibility is to investigate abuse, misconduct and rights violations in immigr… 1 2026-06-12T06:37:16Z 2026-06-12T06:39:00Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4937 Case Opposes Funding Measure That Slashes Legacy Support For Federal Education And Health Care 2026-06-10 2026 2026-06 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper Case still secured essential funding for Hawaii, including critical Native Hawaiian education and health care programs and four local community projects to improve health care delivery (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his House Appropriations Committee HAS approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services (Labor-HHS) Appropriations bill. The FY 2027 Labor-HHS funding measure is the 10th of the twelve bills taken up by House Appropriations to collectively fund the federal government for FY 2027 (commencing October 1, 2026). The bill proposes a total of $201.8 billion for the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education along with several other related agencies. This is a cut of over $19 billion (9%) from the FY 2026 enacted levels. “I could not accept the overall result that slashes longtime key federal health, education and workforce programs that address top priorities for our country and Hawai‘i,” said Case. He warned that, among other flaws, the bill: Cuts $3.3 billion from the Employment and Training Administration, which is tasked with administering crucial workforce training programs for adults and youth. Cancels $2 billion in funding needed to operate Affordable Care Act health insurance plans, which threatens health care coverage for millions of Americans and tens of thousands of Hawai‘i residents. Cuts $2 billion from grants to local education agencies for supporting Title I Schools. Eliminates funding for the Senior Community Service Employment for Older Americans Program. Reduces funding for Domestic HIV/AIDS Prevention and Research by $800 million. Cuts $14 million from the Office on Women’s Health. Eliminates funding for Title X Family Planning. Reduces the Job Corps Program by $880 million. Cuts $1.8 billion from Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Grants and would eliminate the WIOA Adult and Youth Job Training programs. Reduces the National Labor Relations Board’s funding by $94 million. Cu… 1 2026-06-11T06:38:38Z 2026-06-11T06:41:07Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-demands-usps-withdraw-proposed-rule-allowing-direct-mail-delivery-of-handguns Rep. Tokuda Demands USPS Withdraw Proposed Rule Allowing Direct Mail Delivery of Handguns 2026-06-10 2026 2026-06 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner opposing a proposed U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule that would allow handguns to be mailed directly to individuals. Rep. Tokuda, alongside Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) and 74 other Member of Congress is urging the Postal Service to withdraw the "Revised Mailing Standards for Firearms" rule published on April 2, 2026, that eliminates the required licensed intermediary for handgun transfers and allows direct-to-consumer delivery of concealable weapons. Last month, Reps. Tokuda and Stevens joined Rep. Mike Thompson, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force (CA-04) in introducing the Keep Illegal Handguns Out of the Mail Act to block implementation of the rule, warning it creates a dangerous loophole that bypasses state gun safety laws and federal background check requirements. "The USPS was created to deliver mail, not handguns. Allowing handguns to be shipped through the mail is an insult to the integrity of the Postal Service and a betrayal of its public mission,” said Rep. Tokuda. “This proposal weakens proven protections against illegal gun trafficking, makes crime guns harder to trace, and increases the likelihood that dangerous weapons end up in the wrong hands.” “Michigan families are tired of watching Washington move in the wrong direction on gun safety,” said Rep. Stevens. “The last thing we should be doing is making it easier for handguns to move through the mail. We’re drawing a clear line: no backdoor expansion of handgun access through USPS. From Oakland County to communities across my state, Michiganders want common-sense safeguards that protect public safety. Allowing anyone to ship handguns by mail creates unnecessary risks for postal workers, law enforcement, and families.” Leading national gun violence prevention organizations, including Brady, Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, and March For Our Lives, strongly endorsed the push, warning that the policy provides an unche… 1 2026-06-11T06:38:38Z 2026-06-11T06:41:07Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4925 Case Opposes Funding Measures That Cripple Efforts To Combat High Housing Cost And Weaken Core Environmental Programs 2026-06-05 2026 2026-06 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his Appropriations Committee approved two more of its twelve Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills: the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) and the Interior/Environment funding measures. The FY 2027 T-HUD funding bill proposes a total $92.2 billion for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness and the U.S. Department of Transportation, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a reduction of 8% from current Fiscal Year 2026. The Interior/Environment bill proposes a total $39 billion for the U.S. Department of the Interior, including the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Forest Service, and various independent agencies including the National Endowments on Arts and the Humanities, a further reduction of 2% off a steep reduction in FY26. “In both cases, I could not accept the overall result which is to walk away from key federal programs to assist with top priorities for our country and Hawai’i in affordable housing, transportation, environmental protection and historical and cultural preservation,” said Case. He cited the following examples from the T-HUD measure, which significantly cut or eliminated key programs including: · The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the only federal program dedicated to developing affordable housing. · The Housing Counseling Assistance Program, which helps families obtain, sustain and retain their homes. · The Continuum of Care Program, which supports local service providers in community-based approaches to rehouse individuals and families and build pathways towards greater self-sufficiency. · National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts. · The Asian Pacific American Center, which documents and shares the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders to the nation’s history. · The Clean W… 1 2026-06-06T06:16:30Z 2026-06-06T06:17:47Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-fights-to-protect-hawaii-lands-secures-key-priorities-in-annual-defense-policy-bill Rep. Tokuda Fights to Protect Hawaiʻi Lands, Secures Key Priorities in Annual Defense Policy Bill 2026-06-05 2026 2026-06 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, helped advance H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. During the day-long committee markup, Rep. Tokuda successfully blocked a provision to authorize unilateral condemnation by the Army of military training lands in Hawaiʻi. The congresswoman also secured key priorities brought forward by constituents during state-wide listening veterans' sessions, such as expanding emergency disaster response and increasing funding for barracks maintenance. The measure passed the House Armed Services Committee by a 44-12 vote, with Rep. Tokuda voting in favor of its passage. “The annual defense bill is a critical vehicle for ensuring national security, but my top priority will always be making sure those goals respect the people, land, and culture of Hawaiʻi,” said Rep. Tokuda. “My goal in these negotiations was to keep land condemnation entirely out of this defense bill. Working with the leadership of our committee, we are ensuring federal overreach is stopped at the starting line and that any future for our training lands must be built on good-faith negotiation with our local community.” “While we successfully locked in critical constituent-driven wins, from expanding immediate local disaster response to patient chaperones at military clinics and recognizing atomic civilian employees, our work is far from over,” continued Rep. Tokuda. The Committee voted to include several provisions authored by Rep. Tokuda, many of which were proposed by her constituents, including: Increasing the military's ability to respond swiftly to community needs after natural disasters—such as the recent Kona Low Storms—by extending the immediate response window from the current 72 hours to one week. Adding new and expanded requirements to invest in barracks maintenance and renovation, which will enable more service members to live in quality on-base housing and reduce the burden on the community’s … 1 2026-06-06T06:16:30Z 2026-06-06T06:17:47Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-introduces-resolution-honoring-120-years-of-filipino-immigration-to-hawaii Rep. Tokuda Introduces Resolution Honoring 120 Years of Filipino Immigration to Hawaiʻi 2026-06-02 2026 2026-06 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a congressional resolution marking the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first Filipino immigrants in Hawai‘i. The resolution honors the pioneering plantation workers, known as Sakadas, whose sacrifice, resilience, and labor leadership transformed Hawai‘i’s economy and culture. In 1906, 15 young Filipino men arrived in Hawai‘i, launching a migration wave that fundamentally shaped the islands and helped build thriving Filipino communities across Hawai‘i and the continental United States. Facing grueling labor, low wages, and discrimination, these workers organized historic, multi-ethnic strikes to demand fair conditions, sparking the modern local labor movement. Today, more than 4.5 million Filipinos live across the continental United States, forming one of the nation’s largest Asian American communities and making up roughly a quarter of Hawai‘i’s population. "The story of the Sakadas is one of unmatched courage and triumph over adversity," said Rep. Tokuda. "Faced with harsh plantation conditions and systemic injustice, these fifteen men refused to be broken. They preserved their heritage, fought for workers' rights, and built the foundation for today’s vibrant Filipino community. This resolution ensures our nation permanently recognizes their sacrifices and enduring legacy not only in Hawai‘i but across the United States." “As I joined this year’s Fiesta and Flores de Mayo celebration at the Filipino Community Center, I again reflected on the proud legacy of the Sakada who immigrated to our islands to work in Hawaii’s plantation industry, including the O‘ahu Sugar Mill where the Center now sits,” said Rep. Ed Case (HI-01). “This month, when we especially celebrate the accomplishments of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Hawai‘i and across America, we continue to carry forward the Sakada’s flame as the true embodiment of our American Dream.” “Proud to honor the legacy of the Sakadas and celebra… 1 2026-06-03T06:40:39Z 2026-06-03T06:42:22Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4916 Case, Tokuda Introduce Measure To Crack Down On Interstate Trafficking Of Illegal Fireworks 2026-05-22 2026 2026-05 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representatives Ed Case (Hawaiʻi-01) and Jill Tokuda (Hawaiʻi-02) today introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives proposed legislation to crack down on illegal fireworks by allowing prosecutors to pursue money laundering charges against criminals moving illegal fireworks across state lines. “Our legislation addresses the source dealers in illegal fireworks who engage in large-scale national criminal enterprise that threatens public safety, fuels illicit financial activity and has devastated communities in Hawai‘i and across the country,” said Case. Current federal law carries a maximum prison time of only one year for those convicted of transporting illegal fireworks across state lines, which Case called a completely insufficient consequence which does not deter this source criminal activity when compared to profits realized. He said their proposed “Fireworks Trafficking and Money Laundering Prevention Act” would increase the maximum prison time for such activity to twenty years, a far more consequential sentence for highly harmful activity. “Illegal fireworks trafficking is far more than a minor regulatory violation. It is a sophisticated interstate operation involving the unlawful transportation, distribution and sale of explosive materials in violation of federal and state law,” said Case. “These highly profitable black-market networks often operate for years, moving illegal fireworks across state lines and generating substantial criminal proceeds.” “For too long, the punishment for trafficking illegal fireworks has not matched the danger these criminal operations pose to our communities. These sophisticated enterprises exploit our borders and ports, fueling preventable tragedies that have already cost Hawaiʻi families far too much,” said Rep. Tokuda. “This bill sends a clear message: illegal fireworks trafficking that harm our communities will not be tolerated. I’m proud to co-lead this measure with Representative Case to give law enforcement the federal tools they need to st… 1 2026-05-23T06:08:46Z 2026-05-23T06:10:20Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-revitalize-rural-hospitals Rep. Tokuda, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Revitalize Rural Hospitals 2026-05-22 2026 2026-05 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), along with her colleagues Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Shomari Figures (AL-02), Carol Miller (WV-01), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Jeff Hurd (CO-03) and Lauren Boebert (CO-04), introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen rural hospital infrastructure and enhance patient care. The Rural Hospital Revitalization Act would provide interest-free loans of up to 10 years through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Community Facilities Program to support the construction and renovation of rural hospitals. The bill would allow rural hospitals to reinvest the savings from reduced debt costs into clinical care, workforce retention, and other operational needs. “Rural hospitals are a lifeline for communities in Hawaiʻi and across the country that already struggle to access healthcare. But too many are being pushed to the brink by rising costs, workforce shortages, and reimbursement cuts, leaving outdated facilities in desperate need of repair and modernization,” said Rep. Tokuda. “The Rural Hospital Revitalization Act will help hospitals finance critical construction, repair aging infrastructure, and modernize facilities so they can keep their doors open and continue providing lifesaving care close to home. When rural hospitals close, families pay the price. We cannot leave these communities behind.” “Many hospitals in West Virginia serve rural communities, adding unique hurdles for patients when accessing care and stretching thin already limited resources. This legislation ensures rural hospitals can modernize their facilities, meet today’s healthcare standards, and continue delivering dependable care to those who rely on them. It represents a clear commitment to our rural communities by providing the federal support necessary to strengthen hospital infrastructure and safeguard access to care for some of our most vulnerable populations,” said Rep. Miller. “Rural hospitals are already hanging on by a thread,… 1 2026-05-23T06:08:46Z 2026-05-23T06:10:20Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4913 Case Opposes Fiscal Year 2027 Energy And Water Funding Bill That Hikes Energy Costs, Risks Natural Disaster Cleanup Efforts And Cuts Research Projects 2026-05-20 2026 2026-05 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his Appropriations Committee today approved two Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 bills: the Legislative Branch and the Energy and Water funding measures. The Energy and Water measure would provide $27.2 billion for nondefense programs, a $1.8 billion decrease from the current year, for the Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) civil works programs, the Bureau of Reclamation and agencies focused on nuclear energy. The bill contains numerous wins for Hawai‘i requested by Case, including preserving funding critical to Hawaii’s clean energy transition. The State Energy Program, which provides technical and financial assistance to advance energy efficiency and state-led clean energy initiatives, received level funding. Also receiving level funding is the Weatherization Assistance Program, which provides low-income households with assistance in energy-saving home improvements. Additionally, the bill includes $10 million to study avenues of protection for public infrastructure on small beaches from erosion and damage caused by storms and natural wave currents; $5 million for regional sediment management, construction, operations and regulatory functions in the coastal zone; and $37.5 million for programs which manage aquatic weeds in public waters. However, Representative Case opposed the overall bill, warning that its sweeping funding cuts “would weaken programs central to our inevitable clean energy goals that have only been amplified by Iran war-related energy disruptions and result in skyrocketing gas and other energy costs.” Programs significantly cut or eliminated include: · The Solar Energy Technologies Account, which supports research and development to harness America's abundant solar resources for secure, affordable, and reliable solar energy. · The Water Power Technologies Office, which enables research, development and testing of emerging marine energy technologies, hydropower and pumped storage systems. · Geoth… 1 2026-05-21T06:28:16Z 2026-05-21T06:29:43Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-presses-army-secretary-on-hawaii-training-land-lease-talks-demands-commitment-to-rule-out-condemnation Rep. Tokuda Presses Army Secretary on Hawaiʻi Training Land Lease Talks, Demands Commitment to Rule Out Condemnation 2026-05-15 2026 2026-05 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) questioned Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the future of State-owned training lands in Hawaiʻi, including lands at Pōhakuloa Training Area. During the hearing, Rep. Tokuda raised concerns over whether discussions with the State of Hawaiʻi have included alternatives to condemnation, including a lease extension or new lease agreement. She pressed Secretary Driscoll to rule out the use of condemnation authority to seize State lands and demanded good-faith negotiations that prioritize the best interests of the people of Hawaiʻi. “You have time to make sure that for this land that we are talking about, we can leave it to the next generation of Hawaiians to determine the sovereignty and autonomy of this land,” said Rep. Tokuda.“Condemnation would take that away from them.” Full clip of the hearing for media use can be found here. Full clip on Rep. Tokuda’s channel available here. ### 1 2026-05-16T06:05:00Z 2026-05-16T06:06:37Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4908 Case, Tokuda Introduce Resolution To Congratulate The 2026 National Collegiate Champion Volleyball Team The UH Men's Rainbow Warriors 2026-05-14 2026 2026-05 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representatives Ed Case (Hawai’i-01) and Jill Tokuda (Hawai’i-02) today introduced a resolution in the U.S. House to congratulate the University of Hawaii’s Rainbow Warriors for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) men’s volleyball national championship on Monday. “I join my Congressional delegation teammates and all throughout our country and world who call our Hawai’i home in extending my deepest congratulations and ‘chee-hoos’ to the Rainbow Warriors for winning it all and showing everyone our own home-grown version of grit and resilience in the face of adversity,” said Rep. Case. “Wherever we are, your die-hard Rainbow Warrior fans will always have your back and will cheer you and your fellow ‘Bows on each and every year because you are truly ‘Our Team, Hawaii’s Team’.” "By bringing home another NCAA Championship, the UH Men’s Volleyball team has further established itself as a powerhouse program, and once again brought immense pride to our entire state because when the Bows win, all of Hawaiʻi wins,” said Rep. Tokuda. “Congratulations to all the players, Coach Wade, and the dedicated staff for showing the nation what Hawaiʻi's student-athletes can achieve through hard work, perseverance, and true teamwork. You’ve made us all proud to be part of the Rainbow Warrior ‘ohana." A companion resolution has been introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono. House resolution is here. ### 1 2026-05-15T06:17:41Z 2026-05-15T06:18:51Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4906 Case Opposes Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Bill That Slashes Billions For Scientific Research, Technology Development And STEM Education 2026-05-13 2026 2026-05 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his House Appropriations Committee today approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) and Related Agencies funding measure. The measure would provide $80 billion, a $1.2 billion decrease from the current year, for the U.S. Department of Commerce (including the International Trade Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology), the U.S. Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and more. Rep. Case opposed the overall bill, warning that its sweeping funding cuts “would weaken programs central to Hawaii’s environmental protection, public safety, civil rights enforcement and economic opportunity.” Now in his eighth year on the House Appropriations Committee, Case said the legislation would also scale back critical federal support for conservation efforts, community services, STEM education and assistance for vulnerable populations across Hawai‘i and the nation. Programs significantly cut or eliminated include: · Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles Protection, which safeguards our Hawaiian monk seals, dolphins, false killer whales and green sea turtles. · Habitat Conservation and Restoration, which helps to restore and maintain crucial ecosystems and watersheds across Hawai‘i . · Marine Debris Program surveys and cleans up derelict fishing nets and ocean plastics from the reef and habitats at Hawaii’s shores. · Marine Mammal Commission, which provide science-based oversight of domestic and international policies and actions of federal agencies with mandates to address human impacts on marine mammals, such as the Hawaiian monk seal and the humpback whale. · Byrne Justice Assistance Grants, the leading federal source of criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions, which assists a range of initiatives including law enforcement, prosecution and court, preve… 1 2026-05-14T06:11:37Z 2026-05-14T06:12:56Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-leads-bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-us-taiwan-relations-ahead-of-presidential-summit-in-beijing Rep. Tokuda Leads Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming U.S.-Taiwan Relations Ahead of Presidential Summit in Beijing 2026-05-13 2026 2026-05 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a bipartisan resolution reaffirming the longstanding U.S. policy towards Taiwan. Introduced alongside Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA) following a recent hearing, the measure underscores that Taiwan’s future must be determined solely by peaceful means. It further reiterates U.S. opposition to any use of force or coercion against Taiwan and its people. The resolution comes ahead of President Trump’s high-stakes summit with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. "As we navigate a critical window for diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific, Congress must send a clear and unified message: our commitment to Taiwan is not a bargaining chip,” said Rep. Tokuda. "This resolution reaffirms that the Taiwan Relations Act remains the cornerstone of our relationship, ensuring our support for Taiwan’s democracy and security remains firm and non-negotiable. Now more than ever, the United States must lead with consistency and resolve to strengthen trust with our allies and demonstrate that our commitments are lasting, credible, and backed by action.” “America’s commitment to Taiwan is grounded in the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances, cornerstones of a bipartisan policy that has preserved peace and stability for decades. As the CCP escalates its coercive behavior, cyber-attacks, and gray zone aggression against Taiwan, Congress is sending a clear message that it opposes any effort to change Taiwan’s status and will continue to support Taiwan’s democratic future,” said Chairman Moolenaar. “When President Trump meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, Taiwan cannot be on the table. The president must make clear that the United States’ robust and longstanding ties with Taiwan, who is a fellow democracy and critical economic partner, are not up for negotiation. This resolution affirms Congress’s longstanding leadership on Taiwan policy and reminds Beijing that any attem… 1 2026-05-14T06:11:37Z 2026-05-14T06:12:56Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4905 Case Announces Winners Of His 2026 Congressional Art Competition 2026-05-07 2026 2026-05 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) today announced the winners of his 2026 Congressional Art Competition at Bishop Museum, where entries were on public display. Seventeen art pieces were entered this year from seven schools throughout his district. “All of this year’s participants demonstrated remarkable dedication and creativity, contributing to a competition that once again challenged our judges with its exceptional caliber of work,” said Case. “The breadth of perspectives and artistic expression on display speaks volumes about the talent within our community. I am honored to recognize these young artists and look forward to showcasing the winning piece in the U.S. Capitol as a reflection of the vibrant spirit of our district.” Each spring since 1982, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talents in each Congressional district. The winners for Case’s event this year are: 1st Place Atona Chan Grade 12 Kalani High School Title: “As the Land Breathes” Medium: Acrylic paint on wood canvas Atona and a guest will receive a round trip for two on Southwest Airlines to attend the National Awards Competition in Washington, D.C., among other prizes. Her image representing Hawai‘i’s 1st Congressional District will also be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year along with those of the winners in other districts. 2nd Place Deinalyn Theodore Grade 12 Farrington High School Title: “Intertwined by Love” Medium: photography Deinalyn’s image will be displayed in the Washington, D.C. Office of Congressman Case for one year, along with a certificate. 3rd Place Bjorn Ian Dy Grade 10 Farrington High School Title: “Overcoming” Medium: photography Bjorn’s image will be displayed in the District Office of Congressman Case in downtown Honolulu for one year, along with a certificate. Honorable Mentions Gryson Gapasin Grade 12 Moanalua High School Title: “Light of a Pure Heart” Medium: mi… 1 2026-05-08T05:46:43Z 2026-05-08T05:48:09Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4892 U.S. House Passes Homeland Security Funding Bill Ending Shutdown For All Department Of Homeland Security Agencies Except ICE and CBP 2026-04-30 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, responsible for all federal discretionary funding, announced that the U.S. House passed legislation earlier passed by the U.S. Senate to fund all of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 except immigration enforcement in two agencies, bringing an end to a shutdown affecting thousands of federal workers. The President has signed the bill into law. “Today’s action will fund DHS and end the painful and unnecessary shutdown, other than for the contentious immigration enforcement agencies,” said Case. “This will continue important government services, restart paychecks for hard working government employees at our airports and elsewhere, ensure continued FEMA disaster response following the Kona Lows, fully restore Coast Guard operations nationwide and allow other critical homeland security work to restart.” Case is a member of his Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security, which was responsible for drafting the legislation and negotiating a compromise with the Senate. The measure follows the approach advocated for by Congressman Case since the shutdown began. He was an original cosponsor of H.R. 7481, a compromise DHS funding bill to fund most agencies in DHS except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that others are not unfairly punished while Congress focuses its attention on ICE and CBP reforms. Case said, “I will continue to work with likeminded Members of Congress to advocate for ICE and CBP reforms. We need to enforce our immigration laws, but we cannot do so by surrendering our values.” The final bill appropriates $48 billion to the covered DHS agencies and includes various provisions to provide more oversight on the Trump administration’s immigration-related policies and actions. It supports most of DHS including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigra… 1 2026-05-01T06:06:26Z 2026-05-01T06:08:22Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4889 Case Opposes Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture/Rural Development Funding Measure That Slashes Nutrition Assistance To Hawaii Families 2026-04-29 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today voted in his Appropriations Committee against his majority colleagues’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Related Agencies funding measure. The bill, which covers most of the federal government’s efforts for U.S. agriculture and rural development through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and related agencies for the Fiscal Year 2027 beginning October 1 of this year, totals some $204 billion, most of which is mandatory spending through national farm support and other programs. The discretionary spending level subject to the annual appropriations process is set at $26.3 billion, a $1.1 billion decrease from the current year, for USDA’s non-forestry and rural development programs, the Farm Credit Administration, Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Food and Drug Administration. “I opposed this bill because it slashes funds for the SNAP program, which has already seen more than 6,700 people in Hawai‘i lose critical food assistance following enactment of the President’s budget reconciliation bill, which I opposed last year. The FY 2027 funding bill also decimates the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and fails to fund the McGovern-Dole international emergency food assistance program,” said Case, who is in his eighth year on Appropriations and previously served four years on the House Committee on Agriculture. Case highlighted further deficiencies with the bill, including: Eliminating $200 million from the fresh fruit and vegetable benefit from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Reducing funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, which provides food to low-income or elderly individuals at no cost to them during times of disaster Slashing Food for Peace by 25 percent, a program that supports American farmers while delivering critical assistance to people facing famine worldwide. Eliminating the Geographically Disadvantaged… 1 2026-04-30T06:05:15Z 2026-04-30T06:07:09Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/disaster-tax-relief-bill-offers-lifeline-to-maui-fire-survivors Disaster Tax Relief Bill Offers Lifeline to Maui Fire Survivors 2026-04-29 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, which passed the House unanimously. Rep. Tokuda co-led this bipartisan legislation to extend critical tax relief for wildfire survivors, including those in Lahaina and Kula, ensuring they can maximize disaster aid and focus on rebuilding their homes and lives. This bill allows residents to claim significant tax deductions for property losses not covered by insurance. It also guarantees that any wildfire relief payments and disaster settlements received will remain completely tax-exempt at the federal level, allowing affected families to direct these resources toward recovery. The provision applies to disasters that are declared before 2027, regardless of when the actual relief payments are made or deductible expenses are incurred. Rep. Tokuda spoke on the floor of the U.S. House regarding the urgency of passing this important measure for the people of Hawaiʻi. The tax relief provision enacted in 2024 expired on December 31, 2025, and without further legislative action, wildfire survivors would once again be subject to federal taxation on settlements and relief payments intended to support their recovery. “The people of Maui never could have anticipated the day flames would overtake their island. They did not seek or ask to lose their homes, their businesses, their livelihoods, their history, their loved ones,” said Rep. Tokuda. “But they should be able to count on this: that every dollar and every resource meant to help them rebuild, recover and return home stays with them, in their pockets, not in government coffers.” Rep. Tokuda previously advanced this legislation with the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), whose congressional district also experienced a deadly and destructive wildfire in 2018. A clip of Rep. Tokuda’s floor remarks may be found here. The bill will now move to the U.S. Senate for consideration. ### 1 2026-05-01T06:06:26Z 2026-05-01T06:08:22Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4888 Case Opposes Fiscal Year 2027 Foreign Affairs Funding Bill That He Says Further Weakens Country's Global Leadership Role 2026-04-28 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs (NSRP) funding measure. The measure would provide $47.3 billion, a $2.7 billion decrease from current enacted levels, for U.S. foreign policy efforts executed by the Department of State, U.S. contributions to the United Nations and its agencies and more. “I voted against this measure because while it did fund some critical Hawai‘i, Indo-Pacific and global priorities I requested, the bill as a whole weakens our global leadership when the world most needs our continued full engagement,” said Case. Case, while opposing the overall funding reductions, welcomed support in the bill for several of his requests including $830 million for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), $1 billion for the Development Finance Corporation (DFC), $87 million for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), $20 million for the Asia Foundation and significant support for the Philippines including $200 million in Foreign Military Financing and $100 million under National Security Investment Programs. He also welcomed support for his specific requests related to Hawai‘i and the Indo-Pacific, especially $16.7 million for the East-West Center in Honolulu, which was proposed to be zeroed out by President Trump in his budget request to Congress. While this funding is a meaningful improvement over a proposed elimination of Congressional support, it still represents a $5.3 million reduction from last fiscal year, underscoring that significant work remains to be done to fully restore support for the Center. “Continued funding for our East-West Center and other world-leading institutions in Hawai‘i supports our country’s standing in an area widely seen as the most dynamic and critical on earth. As strategic competition intensifies and partnerships across the Indo-Pacific grow ever more important, this bill also secures key investments to strengt… 1 2026-04-29T06:03:53Z 2026-04-29T06:05:09Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-introduces-legislation-to-protect-farmland-from-corporate-land-grabs Rep. Tokuda Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmland from Corporate Land Grabs 2026-04-27 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation to curb the rise in corporate ownership of agricultural land and keep farmland in the hands of farmers. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has introduced companion legislation. Corporations and private investors are leveraging their vast resources to buy up American farmland as speculative assets, squeezing out family farmers and destabilizing rural economies. The Farmland for Farmers Act prohibits corporations from purchasing or leasing agricultural land and restricts them from accessing farm assistance through USDA and the Farm Credit System. These reforms protect the autonomy of rural communities and secure a more stable, competitive domestic food supply. This bill comes after Rep. Tokuda’s listening sessions with farmers and producers across Hawaiʻi, where she heard concerns regarding the rising cost of farmland and the threat of corporate consolidation. "For generations, our farmers and ranchers have served as the backbone of Hawaiʻi’s economy, but today they are being pushed to the breaking point. We are seeing a dangerous trend where agricultural land is auctioned off as a corporate investment, directly threatening food security and pricing the next generation of farmers out of their own communities,” said Rep. Tokuda. “I have heard firsthand from producers who are being outbid for the very soil that has yielded staple crops for decades. The Farmland for Farmers Act draws a line in the sand and stops this corporate land grab in its tracks." "It is fundamentally unacceptable that Wall Street investors and hedge funds are buying up millions of acres of American soil, treating our farmland like just another tradable asset in a corporate portfolio,” said Senator Booker. “This rampant speculation is driving land prices sky-high and making it nearly impossible for a new generation who want to start farming to access the land they need. When corporations treat agriculture as a line item to boo… 1 2026-04-29T06:03:53Z 2026-04-29T06:05:09Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4886 Case Votes Against Measure That Cuts Funding For Election Security Grants, Attacks Clean Energy Programs And Fails To Include Cost Of Living Increase For Federal Employees 2026-04-23 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his Appropriations Committee approved its second Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding measure : the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations bill, which funds the Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Treasury Department, federal courts, the Federal Communications Commission, the Office of Personnel Management and various independent agencies. The bill’s proposed FY 2027 discretionary funding level is $25.3 billion, about $1 billion below the current FY 2026 enacted level. Case voted against the final measure because of unacceptable cuts to key programs. However, he worked with majority and minority Appropriations colleagues to incorporate several of his requests into the bill, most particularly funding for key Native Hawaiian programs that are under direct threat in the Trump administration’s FY 2027 budget request. The measure provides $35 million for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Native Initiatives that support indigenous peoples to include Native Hawaiians; appropriates $5.3 million for the SBA Native American Outreach Program that focuses on creating entrepreneurial opportunities for Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians; includes language in support of the SBA 8(a) Program and questions efforts to terminate the 8(a) status of hundreds of small businesses; and includes funding for other programs that help America’s indigenous peoples. On small businesses, Case highlighted a mixed result. The bill provides $827.8 million for the SBA, an increase of $498.8 million above the President’s budget request of just $329 million. However, it only includes $285.5 million for Entrepreneurial Development Programs, a decrease of $44.5 million below the FY 2026 enacted level. “These SBA programs are critical to sustaining and growing Hawaii’s 134,000 small businesses, especially as we foster the entrepreneurism that is so necessary to today’s economic health,” said Case. “The measure is far be… 1 2026-04-24T05:51:25Z 2026-04-24T05:53:00Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokudas-staff-to-provide-on-site-support-at-waianae-community-resource-fair Rep. Tokuda’s Staff to Provide On-Site Support at Waiʻanae Community Resource Fair 2026-04-23 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi – Staff from the Office of U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) will participate in the Waiʻanae Community Resource Fair this Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Waiʻanae Mall (86-120 Farrington Hwy). The fair is hosted by ʻElepaio Social Services in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu. Staff will be on-site to help residents navigate federal agencies and programs, including SNAP and other benefit applications. Staff can also provide guidance on replacing lost or damaged federal documents, such as U.S. Passports and Social Security cards. This outreach builds on recent support efforts in Waialua and Laie, where Tokuda’s team provided on-the-ground casework and disaster relief assistance for storm-impacted residents. Families recovering from the March 2026 Kona Low storms are reminded that a federal waiver currently allows SNAP households to purchase hot or prepared foods through May 16, 2026. Individuals and small business owners can view a full list of available aid at tokuda.house.gov/disaster-assistance or contact the District Office at (808) 746-6220. ### 1 2026-04-24T05:51:25Z 2026-04-24T05:53:00Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4884 Case's House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year 2027 Veterans And Military Construction Measure Advances His Priorities For Hawaii And Indo-Pacific 2026-04-22 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), an eight-year member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, responsible for all federal discretionary funding, reported that Appropriations yesterday approved its first of twelve annual Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding measures, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations bill. The measures fund military facilities throughout the Department of Defense, as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and various small agencies and programs supporting our nation’s some 18 million veterans, including over 112,000 throughout Hawai‘i. As passed by the Committee, the bill’s FY 2027 total funding is $157 billion, nearly $20 billion above the FY 2026 enacted level. “I voted for our MilCon-VA FY 2027 measure because it advances our key military infrastructure worldwide as well as our multiple efforts for our veterans and their families, secures further hundreds of millions in investments in Hawaii’s military facilities which strengthen our state’s number two economic driver, protects key Native Hawaiian programs from elimination, and moves forward a second national cemetery to supplement a near-capacity Punchbowl,” said Case, who previously served on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and currently serves on its Subcommittees on Defense and Homeland Security. During full Committee consideration of the bill, Case spoke on the critical need to reinvest in Hawaii’s aging military infrastructure (see here). He highlighted several key deficiencies, including failing sewage treatment systems at Pearl Harbor. Also in this bill, Case successfully worked to protect Native Hawaiian programs that are under direct threats from by the Trump administration. “My Committee agreed with my requests to maintain contracting preferences for Native Hawaiians in the VA; continue funding for the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program that assists Native Hawaiian veterans; and support… 1 2026-04-23T05:48:52Z 2026-04-23T05:50:10Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4885 Case Calls On President To Extend Jones Act Waiver Allowing International Shipping To Deliver Oil And Other Energy Products Between U.S. Ports 2026-04-22 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First) today asked President Trump to extend the current 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, citing continued global shipping disruptions, constrained fuel supply chains and rising gasoline and energy costs in Hawai‘i, along with implications for U.S. military readiness in the Indo-Pacific. The current waiver, which will expire soon, allows international shipping to transit critical oil, fuel and other fossil fuel-based products from the Continental U.S., where supplies are available, to Hawai‘i. It provides an alternative if international shipping stops or becomes prohibitively expensive. This alternative is not available under the Jones Act because there are not enough qualifying ships (built and flagged in the U.S.) to deliver these products to Hawai‘i from the Continental U.S. even in stable times and especially not in times of international disruption. In his letter, Case told the President: “As Epic Fury continues to disrupt international oil, shipping and related markets, placing especially the non-contiguous parts of our country such as Hawai‘i at particular risk, I respectfully request that you extend your March 18, 2026, waiver of the Jones Act pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 501(a), currently set to expire May 17, 2026, for another sixty days.” Case warned that without the waiver, Hawai‘i is exposed not only to even higher sustained price spikes but also to potential fuel supply interruptions given Hawaii’s extreme reliance on maritime imports and limited shipping options. Case shared with the President that Hawai‘i “is one of the most isolated parts of our country, depending on shipping for over ninety percent of our goods, including nearly all of our fossil fuel products. Yet the Jones Act severely limits shipping options from the continental U.S. to U.S. Jones Act vessels only, despite the widespread availability of shipping in the international markets.” The Jones Act, a century-old federal maritime law, mandates that all cargo shipped between U.S.… 1 2026-04-23T05:48:52Z 2026-04-23T05:50:10Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4881 Case Statement On The Passing Of Former Governor George Ariyoshi 2026-04-20 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor George Ariyoshi. “With the passing of Governor George Ariyoshi, our Hawai‘i has lost one of our best. The stability and foundation he set in those still-early decades after Statehood was not only essential to his times but instrumental in navigating the intense change to come. "The example he set as a public servant is timeless. He may have served quietly and effectively, but he also inspired quietly and effectively. Those lessons are his real legacy. I join all of Hawai‘i in extending to Jean and the Ariyoshi ‘ohana my gratitude for this life so well lived.” ### 1 2026-04-21T05:46:59Z 2026-04-21T05:48:34Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-honors-the-legacy-of-former-governor-george-ariyoshi Rep. Tokuda Honors the Legacy of Former Governor George Ariyoshi 2026-04-20 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. - U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) published the following statement honoring the life of Governor George Ariyoshi, reflecting on his decades of public service and the enduring impact of his leadership on the State. "Governor Ariyoshi was more than quiet and effective—he was a model for how to live and lead with values and a strength of character that shaped Hawaiʻi for generations. From his service in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Service during World War II to becoming our nation’s first Asian American governor, he broke barriers not for recognition, but to widen the path for others. The phrase that always comes to mind when I think of him is 'kodomo no tame ni'—for the sake of the children. He led with that spirit every day, seeing all of us as his children and governing with a deep responsibility to protect our people, our lands, and our way of life for those yet to come. His legacy isn’t just what he achieved, but the example he set. My heart is with the Ariyoshi ʻohana as we honor a life of humility, purpose, and enduring service." ### 1 2026-04-21T05:46:59Z 2026-04-21T05:48:34Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-leads-house-floor-debate-urges-swift-passage-of-disaster-aid-legislation-for-farmers Rep. Tokuda Leads House Floor Debate, Urges Swift Passage of Disaster Aid Legislation for Farmers 2026-04-17 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led floor debate for Democrats in support of H.R. 1011, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act, urging its immediate passage to enhance federal disaster assistance programs for farmers recovering from natural disasters like the devastating Kona Low storms. This bipartisan bill would reform the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency Forest Restoration Program to allow disaster-impacted producers to get more of the federal cost-share up front to help them rebuild faster and more efficiently. This is especially important in Hawaiʻi, where many farms are small, family-run operations with limited access to capital for major recovery costs. By increasing access to early assistance and expanding payment eligibility, the bill supports faster recovery for farms following disaster events. "Over the past three weeks, I have walked through farms and fields in my district and witnessed the devastation from the Kona Low storms firsthand," said Rep. Jill Tokuda. "From Waialua to the North Shore and through Koʻolauloa, Wailuku, and upcountry Maui, across Molokaʻi, Kona, and in Waiʻanae, I saw flooded fields, washed-up topsoil, collapsed roads, culverts completely blown apart by flooding, ruined farm equipment, crops dying in the fields, and animals stuck in mud. Farmers have lost entire seasons of crops and they don’t know when their next harvest will be." "The Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act would take important steps to ensure disaster assistance programs are responsive to the needs of our producers by providing more flexible, upfront cost-sharing payments," Tokuda continued. "This gets farmers and foresters rebuilding immediately after a disaster rather than paying unaffordable costs upfront and waiting for reimbursement." According to the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture, as of April 15, the Kona Low storms have caused over $40 million in damage to more than 1,600 farms across the state. The Hawai‘i Farm Service Agency … 1 2026-04-21T05:46:59Z 2026-04-21T05:48:34Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-announces-new-date-for-lahaina-town-hall Rep. Tokuda Announces New Date for Lahaina Town Hall 2026-04-06 2026 2026-04 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi — This week, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will host a rescheduled town hall in Lahaina following a postponement due to the recent Kona Low storms. This event is part of her annual statewide series with additional town halls in Molokaʻi and Lanaʻi. Representative Tokuda will discuss federal policies, address concerns regarding the Trump administration, and answer questions from the community. Lahaina Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall (1840 Honoapiʻilani Hwy. Lahaina, Maui 96761) Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/lahainatownhall26 Molokaʻi: Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Mitchell Pauʻole Center (90 Ainoa St. Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi 96748) Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/molokaitownhall26 Lānaʻi: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ILWU Local 142 (840 ʻIlima Ave. Lānaʻi City, HI 96763) Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/lanaitownhall26 For more information regarding Rep. Tokuda’s town halls, please visit the Events section on her website at tokuda.house.gov. ### 1 2026-04-07T15:46:19Z 2026-04-07T20:08:52Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokudas-office-launches-weekly-recovery-assistance-in-waialua Rep. Tokuda’s Office Launches Weekly Recovery Assistance in Waialua 2026-03-30 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawai’i – Starting Tuesday, March 31, staff from the office of U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will be at the Waialua District Park gymnasium (67-180 Goodale Ave, Waialua, HI 96791) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Staff will continue providing weekly on-site support at the Community Assistance Center opened by the City and County of Honolulu for residents affected by the Kona Low storms. Staff are available to help with federal agency issues, along with City and County recovery agencies, and non-profit organizations. No appointment is necessary. Residents may contact Rep. Tokuda’s District Office at (808) 746-6220 with any questions. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-rejects-partisan-plan-to-extend-government-shutdown Rep. Tokuda Rejects Partisan Plan to Extend Government Shutdown 2026-03-27 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement after voting against the Republican funding bill that would further prolong the 42-day government shutdown instead of restoring funding for essential workers in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): “Essential workers and their livelihoods should never have been used as political leverage. House Republicans rejected a bipartisan funding deal that was adopted by the Senate and would have ended this shutdown immediately. Only after weeks of missed pay and airport chaos did Trump suddenly find the authority to issue an executive order to pay TSA officers. You do not stand with our essential workers by prolonging the shutdown that is hurting them. You do not help TSA officers, FEMA personnel, or Coast Guard servicemembers by holding their paychecks hostage to extract more funding for ICE and CBP, who already received a $140 billion blank check from the Big Ugly Bill. It’s completely backwards that Republicans chose ICE over the FEMA teams who have been on the ground helping our Hawaiʻi communities recover from both wildfires and floods. Republicans continue to choose ICE over everyday Americans. You deserve better, and I refuse to support a 60-day patch that drags on this shutdown when we should be voting to pass a bipartisan solution that will fund DHS right now.” The bill passed the House by a vote of 213 to 203. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-postpones-lahaina-town-hall-amid-severe-weather-conditions Rep. Tokuda Postpones Lahaina Town Hall Amid Severe Weather Conditions 2026-03-20 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi - U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced the postponement of the upcoming community town hall in Lahaina as a second Kona low continues to impact the state with life-threatening flash flooding and emergency evacuations. The town hall originally scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall is postponed until further notice. This change is necessary as severe weather conditions are currently impacting the islands and are expected to persist through the weekend. “The safety of our community is my top priority,” said Rep. Tokuda. “With the ground already saturated and more heavy rain on the way, the risk of flash flooding and road closures is simply too high. I am calling on everyone to stay off the roads, listen to our first responders, and heed all evacuation orders immediately. We have seen how quickly these conditions can turn catastrophic, and we cannot take any chances with people's lives.” Rep. Tokuda has been in constant communication with City, County, State, and Federal officials to coordinate a unified response. She has also been in direct contact with leadership from the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, who are prepared to assist in the ongoing emergency efforts. Residents across the islands are urged to sign up for their county’s emergency notification systems to receive real-time updates and safety information: City and County of Honolulu: HNL.Alert Maui County: Maui County Alerts Hawaiʻi County: Hazard Alerts and Notifications A new date for the Lahaina town hall will be announced once conditions are safe for the community to gather. Residents who need assistance or have questions regarding federal resources are encouraged to contact Rep. Tokuda’s office at (808) 746-6220. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4848 Case Comments On President Trump's Waiver Of Jones Act For Domestic Shipping Of Oil And Other Energy Products 2026-03-18 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First) made the following comments on President Trump’s order today of a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act for shipping between U.S. ports of oil, natural gas, fertilizer and other energy commodities: “President Trump’s waiver of the Jones Act is a no-brainer response to rapid increases in gas and other fossil fuel products from severe disruptions in international energy markets resulting from the Iran war. “That we even have to waive the Jones Act to try to hold down skyrocketing fuel and other energy costs is a blanket admission of the Jones Act’s crippling effects on our economy, especially Hawai‘i and the other non-continent parts of our country (island territories and Alaska) that are wholly dependent on shipping.” The Jones Act, a century-old federal maritime law, mandates that all cargo shipped between U.S. ports can only be shipped on U.S.-flagged vessels. Meanwhile, the vast majority of international-flagged vessels doing worldwide shipping are excluded from doing so. Additionally, with the number of oceangoing Jones Act vessels now well less than 100 country-wide, scarce and declining domestic shipping faces no competition from international shipping, driving up shipping prices nationwide. This effect is especially severe for places like Hawai‘i which depend exclusively on shipping for over 90% of our goods, and where Jones Act shipping companies have developed virtual monopolies over a captive market and charge some of the highest shipping rates in the world. These are all passed down to Hawai‘i businesses and families as one of the primary drivers of our unacceptable high cost of living. A 2020 study estimated the cost of the Jones Act (the difference between high costs from the Jones Act monopoly passed down, and costs if shipping between Hawai‘i and the continent was open to the competition of international shipping) at almost $650 per year for each Hawai‘i resident. Hawai‘i remains heavily dependent on fossil fuel products – crude oil, ref… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4847 Case Opposes Onerous Additional Information Requirements For Visas To Visit The U.S. 2026-03-09 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security with funding and oversight jurisdiction over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is opposing a proposed DHS rule which would impose onerous additional data collection requirements on residents of various countries including our allies and partners applying for visas to travel to the United States. “These additional requirements represent a fundamental shift in the entry process for lawful travelers to our country,” said Case. “They would have the effect of chilling a broad range of travel to our country with indiscriminate blanket requirements that would unnecessarily harm key international-travel-related industries such as travel and tourism, education, and trade, especially with our closest allies and partners.” In his letter to soon-exiting Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott (see attached), Case explained that “while security enhancements are important, the breadth of these requirements risks creating a perception of complexity, intrusiveness and unpredictability,” and “risks imposing unnecessary burdens on lawful international travelers [which] could have disproportionate economic consequences for the State of Hawai‘i.” Currently, travelers applying for visas from countries designated for participation in the Visa Waiver Program (Program), which eases travel requirements from allies and partners with no significant security or overstay risks, use the Arrival and Departure Record (Form I-94) and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to enter the United States. Under the proposed rule, these applicants would also have to disclose five years of social media data, extensive historical contact information, detailed biographical information about family members and expanded biometric identifiers. If adopted, the proposed rule would affect travelers from 42 countries listed in th… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4845 Case Statement On The Passing Of Former U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa 2026-03-06 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa: “With the passing of former U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa, Hawai‘i has lost one of our most talented, committed and accomplished public servants,” said U.S. Representative Ed Case, who succeeded Representative Hanabusa in 2019 as Representative of Hawaii’s First Congressional District (Honolulu). “Representative Hanabusa achieved so much throughout multiple careers, including her almost seven years in Congress, where she was a valued and effective legislator, especially in strengthening our national defense, preserving our natural resources, advancing Native Hawaiians and protecting our civil rights. “Hers was a life well lived for our Hawai‘i and country, for which I am grateful. For all who we were both honored to represent, I send my deep aloha to John and their family.” ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/-rep-tokuda-votes-to-rein-in-presidents-war-powers-protect-servicemembers Rep. Tokuda Votes to Rein in President’s War Powers, Protect Servicemembers 2026-03-06 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) stood up for the Constitution and the lives of American servicemembers by voting in favor of H.Con.Res.38, a resolution prohibiting the President from using U.S. Armed Forces against Iran without explicit Congressional authorization. Following the vote, Rep Tokuda issued the following statement: “I voted ‘Yes’ today because Congress cannot abandon its core responsibility under Article I of the Constitution to declare war. Make no mistake—the Iranian regime is a brutal and destabilizing force, which is why I also voted today on a resolution affirming that Iran remains the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism. However, the ongoing strikes on Iran were taken unilaterally by the President, without clear justification presented to Congress and the American people, I cannot support entering what could become a prolonged conflict while the lives of our servicemembers and civilians are already at risk. Today’s vote wasn’t about politics; it was about the oath we took and the lives of Americans we represent. I will keep fighting to make sure that no administration exceeds its constitutional authority when it comes to matters of war.” ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-announces-2026-congressional-art-competition-for-hawaiis-second-district Rep. Tokuda Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Hawaiʻi’s Second District 2026-03-06 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi - Today, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced that her office is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This annual nationwide contest invites high school students from across Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents, with this year’s theme titled “Reflections of Hawaiʻi.” The competition provides a unique platform for local students to express what Hawaiʻi means to them by reflecting on the past, present, and future of the islands. The first-place artwork from the district will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol’s Cannon Tunnel, a high-traffic corridor used daily by Members of Congress and thousands of visitors from around the world. “Our keiki have a profound way of capturing the spirit and stories of our islands and people through their art,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “With this year’s theme, ‘Reflections of Hawaiʻi,’ I am eager to see how our young artists interpret our shared history and their vision for our future. This competition is more than just a contest; it is an opportunity to bring aloha to the halls of Congress and share the vibrant culture with the entire nation.” In addition to the display at the U.S. Capitol, the winning piece will be featured on House.gov, as well as the Congresswoman’s official website and social media platforms. The Congressional Art Competition is now open; a photo of the completed art and completed student release form must be emailed to TokudaHawaiiOffice@mail.house.gov by Wednesday, April 8, 2026, and the physical artwork must be mailed or delivered to the Hawaiʻi District Office at 1001 Bishop St., ASB Tower Suite 1503, Honolulu, HI 96813 by Friday, April 10, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m. HST. Students interested in participating should review the 2026 contest rules and download the required student release form. For specific questions about the Congressional Art competition, please contact the Hawaiʻi District Office at (808) 582-9843. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-honors-the-legacy-of-colleen-hanabusa-a-trailblazer-fighter-and-friend Rep. Tokuda Honors the Legacy of Colleen Hanabusa: A Trailblazer, Fighter, and Friend 2026-03-06 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi— Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement honoring the legacy of her friend and colleague, Colleen Hanabusa, remembering her as a mentor, a trailblazer, and a fierce advocate for the people of Hawaiʻi. “Colleen was a mentor and good friend. When I was first elected to the Hawaiʻi State Senate, she became the very first woman to lead the body. As Senate President, she led with her heart and incomparable smarts. She stood by me during some of my toughest battles; as a young mother in the chamber, she never once questioned that I could both lead and nurture. In so many ways, she was a trailblazer and a fighter who left an indelible mark in Washington D.C., during her time in Congress. We are all better because of her leadership and service. To the Hanabusa and Souza ʻohana, thank you for sharing Colleen with all of us, and may we seek to live and lead like she did.” ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-to-host-town-halls-on-oahu-and-across-maui-county Rep. Tokuda to Host Town Halls on Oʻahu and Across Maui County 2026-03-06 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi — Next week, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will continue her series of annual statewide town halls in Kāneʻohe and across Maui County to discuss federal policies affecting Hawaiʻi, address concerns regarding the Trump administration, and answer questions from community members. Kāneʻohe Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Windward Community College, Hale ʻĀkoakoa Conference Room (45-720 Keaʻahala Rd, Kāneʻohe, HI 96744) Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/kaneohetownhall26 Lahaina Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall (1840 Honoapiilani Hwy. Lahaina, Maui 96761) Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/lahainatownhall26 Molokai Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Mitchell Pauʻole Center (90 Ainoa St. Kaunakakai, Molokai 96748) Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/molokaitownhall26 Lānaʻi Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ILWU Local 142 (840 Ilima Ave. Lānaʻi City, HI 96763) Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/lanaitownhall26 For more information regarding Rep. Tokuda’s town halls, please visit the Events section on her website at tokuda.house.gov. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4844 Case Votes To Assert Congress' Exclusive Constitutional Authority To Authorize War 2026-03-05 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittees on Defense and Homeland Security, issued the following statement on his vote in favor of H.Con.Res. 38, which would direct the President to halt the current Iran war unless and until authorized by Congress. “I voted today to assert Congress’ exclusive authority under our Constitution to decide when, how and under what conditions our country goes to war. Given not just what the Constitution explicitly states but the risks and consequences of war and the lessons of history, no President should be allowed to ignore our Constitution and our foundational checks and balances and act unilaterally to take us into war. If President Trump believes we should wage war on Iran, he must make that case to Congress and the American people, and Congress must decide whether to authorize war.” H.Con.Res. 38 does not either authorize or reject the Iran war, but states that the Iran war should not continue without Congressional authorization. Despite Representative Case’s vote for this bipartisan measure, it failed to pass the House by a vote of 212 - 219. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-votes-against-partisan-farm-bill-fights-for-hawaii-priorities Rep. Tokuda Votes Against Partisan Farm Bill, Fights for Hawaiʻi Priorities 2026-03-04 2026 2026-03 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted against House Republicans’ Farm Bill, arguing it falls short for Hawaiʻi farmers and families. As the only member of the Hawaiʻi congressional delegation serving on one of Congress’s agriculture committees, Rep. Tokuda fought during the committee’s markup to ensure the bill reflected the realities facing Hawaiʻi’s local agricultural communities, following her recent Ag Listening Sessions across the state. Rep. Tokuda ultimately opposed the measure, citing its failure to address the rising costs facing farmers and producers, support the nutrition needs of working families—from keiki to kupuna—and provide meaningful investment in rural economies. The bill cleared the committee by a vote of 34-17 and now goes to the full House of Representatives for consideration. “Unnecessary tariffs have squeezed both ends of our food system—farmers are paying more for supplies and families are paying more at the checkout line,” said Rep. Tokuda. “The Farm Bill is a promise to Americans who grow our food and to those who need help putting it on the table. This legislation fails to honor that promise or meet this critical moment.” Rep. Tokuda offered several amendments to the Farm Bill that received a vote and were not adopted during the markup. These amendments would have: Eliminated President Trump’s tariffs on essential agricultural imported supplies; Reinstated the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, which helped states purchase local, unprocessed foods for school lunches; Expanded the Community Facilities program to reimburse rural health care facilities for staffing costs and revenue loss caused by temporary reductions in patient volume or service delivery. "Congresswoman Tokuda's amendment to open Community Facilities funding to cover revenue losses and staffing costs at rural hospitals shows her commitment to and understanding of what rural providers really need,” said Alan Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of the National Rural H… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4843 Case Statement On U.S. Strikes On Iran 2026-02-28 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittees on Defense and Homeland Security, issued the following statement on U.S. military strikes on Iran: "Our Constitution and laws say that a President cannot take our country to war without Congressional authorization unless there’s an imminent threat to our country and then only for a limited period subject to Congressional approval. History teaches us that the grave risks and consequences of war are too great to allow any President to ignore these foundational checks and balances and act unilaterally. "Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them against us, and so there may be circumstances under which war would be our only option. But as there has been no demonstration of an imminent threat to our country, this action is not authorized and that cannot be ignored. (more) The President must fully explain to Congress and the American people the imminent threat we face justifying this action and the specific case for war. Congress must reconvene now to obtain all of the facts and vote to continue or end this military action. "We all pray for our servicemembers in harm’s way and their families and for the innocent lives that are being lost and shattered." ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-statement-on-unauthorized-us-military-strikes-on-iran Rep. Tokuda Statement on Unauthorized U.S. Military Strikes on Iran 2026-02-28 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi — "This morning, Americans woke to the news that our nation launched large-scale military strikes on Iran. In starting this conflict, President Trump neither sought authorization from Congress nor presented the American people with evidence of an imminent threat that would justify bypassing it. The Constitution is clear: the power to take this nation to war does not rest with one person alone. Instead, we are left with the President’s own acknowledgement that our service members may die in this conflict as he calls for regime change in Iran. There is no question that the brutal Iranian regime has sponsored terrorism against our country and brutally repressed its own people. But every American, especially those with loved ones serving in our military, must ask whether this President has sufficiently justified sending our troops into battle and whether he has laid out a strategy and plan that will guide this conflict toward a defined and achievable end. President Trump has failed on both fronts. He has not demonstrated an imminent threat to justify this conflict, nor has he laid out how and when this conflict will end. The human toll abroad and the economic pain at home should never be the price Americans pay for one man’s war. We deserve better than this." ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-introduces-resolution-recognizing-february-2026-as-hawaiian-language-month Rep. Tokuda Introduces Resolution Recognizing February 2026 as “Hawaiian Language Month” 2026-02-27 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a resolution recognizing February 2026 as “Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i,” or “Hawaiian Language Month.” While the resolution highlights the success of language revitalization efforts across the State of Hawai‘i, it also warns about the growing threats from the Trump administration, including funding freezes and proposals to eliminate certain programs, that undermine the long-term stability of institutions and education initiatives dedicated to preserving and sustaining the Hawaiian language. “ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi carries the stories, laws, and worldview of our islands and its Native people. The revitalization of the Hawaiian language stands as one of the most powerful examples of community-driven resilience in our nation, and emphasizes the important link between language and identity,” said Rep. Tokuda. “As we celebrate Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi this year, we cannot understate the numerous and ongoing threats posed by the President and his allies on Native language education. We must stay vigilant. Safeguarding ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi is essential to upholding the federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community and preserving the language for future generations.” The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ed Case (HI-01), Gwen Moore (WI-04), and Grace Meng (NY-06). The resolution is also endorsed by the UH Hilo’s Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language, ʻAha Pūnana Leo, and Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu School. “The ʻAha Pūnana Leo and Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu School, the largest single Hawaiian language medium/immersion school campus, is proud to support Representative Tokuda's resolution in support of Hawaiian Language Month," said Dr. Kauanoe Kamanā, Co-Founder and President of the ʻAha Pūnana Leo and Director of the Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu School. “This resolution, recognizing our state's official Indigenous language, is an honor for the multi-ethnic population of Hawaiʻi, who voted as a community for this status for Hawaiian. E Ola ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.” … 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-introduces-bill-to-remove-tariffs-on-farm-inputs-lower-costs-for-farmers Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bill to Remove Tariffs on Farm Inputs, Lower Costs for Farmers 2026-02-26 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Tariff Free Farming Act to lower costs for farmers by eliminating President Trump’s tariffs on essential agricultural imported supplies. According to preliminary estimates, the President’s tariffs on agricultural inputs cost American producers more than $8 billion in 2025, far exceeding the revenue collected from those imports. Market reactions drove prices even higher, forcing farmers to pay the entire tariff rate, as well as additional price increases. The Tariff Free Farming Act would reduce production costs and help restore price stability by eliminating tariffs on feed, farm machinery, and other essential inputs. Rep. Tokuda introduced this bill after holding a series of agriculture listening sessions in every county of Hawai‘i, where she heard directly from farmers and producers about rising costs. “The president’s tariffs are a tax on our farmers and ranchers, who already fight for survival on razor-thin margins. Every dollar added to the cost of fencing, fertilizer, or equipment threatens their livelihoods, and ultimately drive-up prices for American families at the grocery store,” said Rep. Tokuda. “My bill would give Hawaiʻi’s farmers and ranchers the certainty they have been asking for. Never again should farmers and producers pay the price for reckless trade policies that they had no hand in creating.” The Tariff Free Farming Act is endorsed by the National Farmers Union, the Hawai‘i Farmers Union, the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau, and the Hawai‘i Cattlemen’s Council. “Disruptive trade policies disproportionately harm family farmers and ranchers, who operate on tight margins and depend on stable markets and prices to stay afloat,” said National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. “At a time when the farm economy remains fragile, producers need certainty, not inflated costs for essential agricultural inputs. We thank Rep. Tokuda for introducing this legislation and for recognizing the importance of providing meaningful relief and gre… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4841 Case Statement On The President's State Of The Union Address 2026-02-24 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) issued the following statement after attending President Trump’s State of the Union address tonight to Congress: “This was the most unpresidential State of the Union I have heard. Stoking fear, inflaming prejudice, playing to division, turning American against American, refusing responsibility, undermining democracy, gaslighting the real challenges Americans face, further alienating the world. “Most directly, the President again scoffed at affordability, as if somehow we should not believe the reality we live of unacceptably high costs of food, health care, housing, childcare, education, small business, and on and on. Mr. President, the people of Hawai‘i do not feel that life is better on your watch. “Regardless, I will continue to work with this administration, my colleagues in Congress and anyone else who wants to find real solutions to the real challenges we face. And I will continue, as part of a separate, independent and co-equal branch of government, to oversee and check and balance the President wherever I must.” ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-to-strike-down-trump-tariffs Rep. Tokuda Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Trump Tariffs 2026-02-20 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02), issued the following statement after the Supreme Court decision to strike down the Trump administration’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA): "I applaud the Supreme Court for stopping this executive overreach. The Constitution is clear, Congress has the power to set trade policy. No president should be able to unilaterally gamble with our economy, effectively taxing American families, farmers, and small businesses. Even with today’s Court decision, the damage from these tariffs is already done. More than $200 billion has been paid out of American pockets. Farmers here in Hawaiʻi and across the country were forced to swallow higher production costs, families watched the price of putting dinner on the table skyrocket, small businesses shut their doors or are operating on razor thin margins. One Supreme Court ruling cannot undo all this harm or rebuild trust with our trade partners. Congress cannot sit on its hands. With the President preparing to invoke sweeping tariffs again, we must take swift action to repair what was broken and make a real commitment to help our families, farmers and businesses be whole again. Our people need certainty, relief, and a path forward right now, not more unauthorized taxes and economic chaos." ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tokuda-dunn-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-us-supply-chains-and-reduce-reliance-on-china-for-critical-materials Reps. Tokuda, Dunn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains and Reduce Reliance on China for Critical Materials 2026-02-12 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, introduced the Rare Earth Magnet Market Revitalization Act to strengthen America’s supply chains, protect national security, and rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity for rare earth magnets — critical components used in everything from missiles to cars to cell phones. Rare earth magnets are essential to the modern world, but the global supply is heavily dominated by China, which has manipulated the market to undercut U.S. and allied producers. This dependence has created serious vulnerabilities for American manufacturers and the U.S. military. The Rare Earth Magnet Market Revitalization Act would: Ensure U.S. companies use American or allied sources for rare earth magnets when possible. Keep valuable electronic waste in the U.S. so it can be recycled into new magnets. Help U.S. manufacturers by providing government-backed purchase agreements or price support as new supply chains are built. Require the Secretary of Commerce review and send findings to Congress to see if this approach should be expanded to other critical materials. “The Chinese Communist Party’s manipulation and domination of the market for rare earth magnets not only threatens American commercial industry — including automobiles, electronics, and medical devices — it is a critical threat to our national security, because we cannot manufacture fighter jets and other crucial defense platforms without them,” said Rep. Tokuda. “Our bipartisan bill would speed up efforts to reduce U.S. reliance on China by sourcing rare earth magnets that are mined, processed, and manufactured in the United States and from our allies and partners. The Chinese Communist Party is already holding us hostage over their control of rare earths, so the time to act is now.” "For too long, the CCP has strangled American industry by flooding our markets with their products at a low quality and unreachable pr… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tokuda-bacon-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-protect-rural-health-care-from-new-100000-h-1b-visa-fee Reps. Tokuda, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Rural Health Care from New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee 2026-02-05 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Don Bacon (R-NE-02), along with 31 of their colleagues, are urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to exempt healthcare workers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) newly implemented $100,000 fee for workers located outside the United States. In a bipartisan letter, the lawmakers warn that the unprecedented fee would further strain rural hospitals, clinics, and safety-net providers already facing severe workforce shortages — threatening access to care for patients in rural, frontier, and medically underserved communities, where alternative providers are often hours away. “For small rural hospitals and clinics operating on thin or negative margins, the uncertainty and upfront costs alone are prohibitive,” the lawmakers wrote in the letter. “With no categorical exemption, many facilities are being forced to pause or completely abandon recruitment of critically needed healthcare workers.” When qualified U.S. workers are unavailable, the H-1B visa program becomes a lifeline for rural health care. It allows doctors, nurses, and other clinicians to serve rural communities that might otherwise go without care. Between 2016 and 2022, more than 8,300 physician H-1B petitions supported care in rural counties, helping facilities keep doors open and services available. The new fee would impose a cost many rural providers simply cannot absorb. While DHS allows for case-by-case waivers, the lawmakers argue the process is administratively burdensome, unpredictable, and unrealistic for small rural providers with limited staff and resources. The letter calls on DHS to adopt a clear, categorical exemption for healthcare workers to protect continuity of care and prevent further erosion of rural healthcare access. Reps. Tokuda and Bacon were joined by Reps. Becca Balint (VT-AL), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Donald Davis (NC-01), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Shomari Figures (AL-02)… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-holds-agriculture-listening-sessions-across-hawaii-ahead-of-farm-bill Rep. Tokuda Holds Agriculture Listening Sessions Across Hawaiʻi Ahead of Farm Bill 2026-02-04 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) recently held a series of agriculture listening sessions across Hawaiʻi to hear directly from farmers, ranchers, and producers about the challenges facing local agriculture and food systems in advance of a potential markup of a Farm Bill in the House Committee on Agriculture. The listening sessions, held in Waimānalo, Waialua, and Kula, came at a time of heightened uncertainty for farmers nationwide, driven by market volatility, trade disruptions, rising input costs, and reduced access to federal programs. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. farmers have experienced more than $50 billion in losses over the last three crop years, underscoring the pressures facing producers as Farm Bill discussions move forward. Across the sessions, farmers raised concerns about agricultural land ownership, invasive species control, and the impact of USDA staffing cuts. Participants also discussed tariff impacts, the need for expanded value-added processing capacity, and opportunities to expand local markets. “Our farmers are navigating higher costs, tighter margins, and increasing uncertainty,” said Rep. Tokuda. “These listening sessions were about hearing directly from the people doing the work and making sure the Farm Bill is grounded in Hawaiʻi’s needs. A strong Farm Bill must support farmers and food security together, because here in Hawaiʻi, the health of our farms and the ability of our families to put food on the table are inseparable.” Input gathered during the listening sessions will help inform Rep. Tokuda’s advocacy as Farm Bill discussions continue, with a focus on supporting farmers, strengthening local food systems, and ensuring Hawaiʻi’s agricultural priorities are represented. She is planning more sessions on Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Molokai, and Lānaʻi. For farmers unable to attend future sessions, please share your Farm Bill mana‘o here or at tokuda.house.gov/services. Pictures from the Agriculture Listening Sessions can be viewed here. 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4833 Case Votes To Fund And Reopen Seventy Percent Of Federal Government 2026-02-03 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-HI-01), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for federal funding, today voted for a package of six appropriations measures to end the current partial government shutdown and focus on full reform of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As a member of his Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittees on Defense and on Homeland Security, Case spoke in favor of the measure in full House debate. A clip of his remarks is here. A copy of his remarks is attached, and his remarks are reprinted in full below. “I join the vast majority of Americans in condemning the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement,” said Case in his full House speech. The best way for us to reform ICE is to keep our laser focus on ICE reform. This measure does exactly that. It gives this administration and my majority colleagues ten days to work with us all to do the right thing. And unless the right thing is done, we should not fund the Department of Homeland Security. “But this measure also funds 70% of our federal government rather than shut it down again. We must pass this measure now. And it must not be, need not be, and will not be at the expense of ICE reform. We sacrifice none of that mandate to reform ICE by passing this bill today.” The $1.2 trillion measure will fully fund the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Education, Labor, Housing and Urban Development, Education, Treasury, and various agencies including the Small Business Administration, including over 20,000 Hawai’i federal civilian employees, through the current fiscal year (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026). It also provides short term funding of the Department of Homeland Security at current levels through February 13th only to achieve full ICE reform. The funding measure passed the House and the President has signed it into law. Case’s full House remarks follow: U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Consideration of H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 F… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-surprises-2025-congressional-app-challenge-winners Rep. Tokuda Surprises 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winners 2026-02-03 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi – U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) is announcing the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for her congressional district after surprising them with on-campus visits. Rep. Tokuda visited Le Jardin Academy to surprise Michael Kai Hochart with the news that he took home top honors for the “ʻIwa App,” which helps to quickly identify derelict fishing nets from unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery and assists with the on-site execution of large-scale marine debris removal in Papahānaumokuākea. As this year’s winner, he will be invited to #HouseofCode in Washington, D.C. where students will present their winning apps. Also at Le Jardin Academy, Rep. Tokuda surprised Talei Ham with news of her third place win for KanuWise. She teamed up with Reese Reilly, a Mid-Pacific Institute student, who also went to campus for the surprise. Their app helps users both identify and learn about plants found in Hawaiʻi. On Maui, Rep. Tokuda visited King Kekaulike High School to surprise Chelsey Miguel, who placed second for ReefWatch, a conservation platform that allows people to document coral reef health and update records. “I am extremely inspired by the creativity and talent of Hawaiʻi’s students,” said Rep. Tokuda. “They are demonstrating how technology can be a powerful tool for solving real-world issues and I look forward to following their journey as they continue to make an impact on our community. A big mahalo to the teachers who guided them, and the parents and family who supported these students.” The Congressional App Challenge is an annual nationwide competition that allows students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to create an application or “app” for mobile, table, or computer devices. Nearly 13,900 students nationwide entered the 2025 competition. Photos of the winners can be found here. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-votes-against-funding-bill-that-includes-dhs Rep. Tokuda Votes Against Funding Bill That Includes DHS 2026-02-03 2026 2026-02 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement after voting against a Fiscal Year 2026 government funding package, which includes two weeks of stopgap funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): “I have supported the vast majority of bipartisan funding agreements in this bill, but I cannot, in good conscience, give a blank check to DHS whose leadership has failed in its most basic responsibility to protect Americans. Just weeks after DHS and ICE agents fatally shot Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, Republicans are demanding continued funding for aggressive immigration enforcement while refusing to confront deadly abuses of power. I will not support expanded ICE operations without guaranteed transparency, true accountability, and humane treatment. Until DHS is held to the same standards as every other law enforcement agency in this country, I will not vote to bankroll an operation that terrorizes communities, undermines our Constitution, and puts American lives at risk.” The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 217–214. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-announces-class-of-2030-nomineesto-the-us-service-academies Rep. Tokuda Announces Class of 2030 Nominees to the U.S. Service Academies 2026-01-29 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Honolulu – Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced her nomination of 30 students from Hawaii to the U.S. service academies for the Class of 2030. “I am proud to nominate these remarkable students who reflect the strength, diversity, and promise of Hawaiʻi. They bring a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to serving something greater than themselves,” said Rep. Tokuda. “Earning the opportunity to attend one of our nation’s historic and prestigious service academies is a rare distinction that carries a legacy of leadership, sacrifice, and duty. I am confident these exceptional young leaders will rise to that challenge and represent Hawaiʻi with great pride throughout their careers.” Rep. Tokuda’s nominations are for the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy uses a separate application process. Students were measured on their scholastic achievement, leadership experience, school involvement, athletic and extra-curricular activities, community contributions, and volunteer or employment experiences. The academies will now consider the students’ applications for final selections. Rep. Tokuda nominated the following students: U.S. Naval Academy Andrew Yu, Kahuku High & Intermediate School Clarence Loomis, Kalaheo High School Country Denis, Konawaena High School Darien Van Winkle, Leilehua High School Hayden Edgmon, Leilehua High School Joseph Kahiau Lapinad, Punahou School Joseph Yeates, Kahuku High & Intermediate School Juneau Stickley, Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School Kailee Lambert, Kalaheo High School Kennedy Wardlaw, Maryknoll School Malakai Keawe-Correa, Hilo High School Noah Langford, Konawaena High School Santiago Padilla-Lenz, Hawaiʻi Technology Academy Talis Noya, Kalaheo High School Tyler Beissel, Sacred Hearts Academy William Kayes, Seabury Hall U.S. Air Force Academy Andrew Yu, Kahuku High & Intermediate School Anthony Udarbe, Waimea High School Country D… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-to-hold-town-halls-statewide Rep. Tokuda to Hold Town Halls Statewide 2026-01-26 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Hawaiʻi – This week, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will begin a series of town halls in every county of Hawaiʻi. Rep. Tokuda will discuss policies affecting Hawaiʻi, address concerns about the Trump administration, and answer questions from community members. Waimea (Hawaiʻi Island) SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026 Parker School Gymnasium 10am to 11am Please RSVP at bit.ly/waimeatownhall Līhuʻe SATURDAY, FEBURARY 7, 2026 Elsie H. Wilcox Elementary School Cafeteria 10am to 11am Please RSVP at bit.ly/lihuetownhall Wahiawā THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 Wahiawā Elementary School Cafeteria 7pm to 8pm Please RSVP at bit.ly/wahiawatownhall26 The town hall in Maui County will be announced soon. For more information regarding Rep. Tokuda’s town halls, please visit the Events section on her website at tokuda.house.gov. ### 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4822 U.S. House Passes Last Four Of Twelve Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bills To Prevent Another Shutdown And Reject Extreme Funding Cuts 2026-01-22 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the key House Committee on Appropriations, responsible for all federal discretionary funding, today supported House passage of three of the four final annual appropriations bills for the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (commencing October 1, 2026) but opposed the fourth. The first measure which Case voted for included three of twelve annual appropriations measures: The first bill includes $839 billion to fund the Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. intelligence community, including the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. Case’s Subcommittee on Defense is responsible for developing the bill. The measure also includes $224 billion for federal labor, health, human services and education programs - $50 billion more than President Trump’s budget request. The third funding bill appropriates $103 billion for the Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a historic $7.2 billion increase for HUD despite the administration’s call to cut the department in half. The second measure against which Case voted included $64 billion – a decrease of $800 million below current funding levels – for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “The Homeland Security measure includes many provisions for which I advocated throughout our appropriations process,” said Case, a member of the Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security with jurisdiction over the bill. “However, I voted against the measure largely because it did not include any effective oversight over the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite widespread concerns.” The DHS funding measure also passed the House, meaning that the House has now passed all twelve of Case’s Appropriations Committee’s annual funding bills. If as expected they pass the Senate next week and are signed into law by the President, another federal government shutdown will be averted. Through his assignment on the Approp… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-delivers-for-hawaii-housing-projects-and-public-education-rejects-ice-spending Rep. Tokuda Delivers for Hawaiʻi Housing Projects and Public Education, Rejects ICE Spending 2026-01-22 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation. However, Rep. Tokuda voted against a separate funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, which contained funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The two-bill minibus package passed the House by a vote of 341-88 and 220-207, respectively, and now goes to the Senate for further consideration. “Access to affordable housing keeps local families in Hawaiʻi. That’s why I fought for nearly $7 million in housing and infrastructure projects statewide that are included in this bill,” said Rep. Tokuda. “This measure also included things I’ve been proud to fight for, from strengthening access to health care, education, and job training opportunities across our islands.” “I was especially proud to secure a five-year reauthorization of the Lifespan Respite Care program, which I co-led with my colleague Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY). The program offers temporary relief to unpaid caregivers of kūpuna, keiki, and those living with disabilities or chronic conditions. This makes the difference between a caregiver reaching their breaking point or a family staying together.” “Homeland Security received a windfall from the Big Ugly Bill, and they’ve shown little regard for the law and human rights as they’ve targeted and created chaos and violence in communities across the country. I could not in good conscience vote to give them a blank check only to use it against Americans and our values.” Video of Rep. Tokuda on the floor discussing the Lifespan Respite Care Program can be found here. The legislation includes nearly $7 million in Community Project Funding secured by Rep. Tokuda: $3.15 million to complete the final two phases of the 75-acre, 600-unit Lima Ola affordable housing subdivision in 'Ele'ele, Kaua‘i. $2 million for the Kilauea Town Expansion Pr… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-urges-increase-in-maximum-sentence-for-military-members-convicted-of-voluntary-manslaughter Rep. Tokuda Urges Increase in Maximum Sentence for Military Members Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter 2026-01-15 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Congresswoman’s request follows the insufficient prison sentence for Schofield soldier convicted of killing his pregnant wife Mischa Johnson Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) sent a letter to the Chair of the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice requesting an increase in the maximum sentence for military members convicted of voluntary manslaughter, which is currently lower than in Hawaiʻi and many other states. Rep. Tokuda is asking the Committee to review and recommend to the President a tougher penalty for voluntary manslaughter, which under the 2024 Edition of the Manual for Courts-Martial, is no more than 15 years in confinement. In comparison, the maximum sentence for this crime is up to 20 years in states like Hawaiʻi, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Texas; up to 25 years in New York; up to 30 years in the District of Columbia, Florida (if a weapon is used), Illinois, and Maine; up to 48 years in Colorado; and up to life in prison in Washington State. Rep. Tokuda learned of this issue after a horrific crime and conviction in her congressional district. PFC Dewayne Arthur Johnson II admitted to killing his wife, Mischa Johnson, and her unborn child with a machete, dismembering them, and placing their remains in a dumpster on Schofield Barracks. In June 2025, he pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter and other crimes and was sentenced to 23 years in prison. “Considering the perpetrator’s horrific actions to kill his wife and unborn child and cover up his crime through gruesome and unconscionable acts, this sentence seems insufficient. I fear that prosecutors seeking justice were undermined in their ability to impose more stringent consequences by the comparatively low maximum sentence for voluntary manslaughter under the UCMJ,” Rep. Tokuda wrote in the letter. “While nothing can be done about PFC Johnson’s sentence now, your committee has the power to recommend updates to maximum sentences for offenses under the UCMJ to deliver justice for victims in the future. I strongly urge… 1 2026-03-31T05:33:41Z 2026-03-31T05:34:51Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4821 Case Announces Final House Passage Of Two More Of Twelve Annual Appropriations Measures Including Approval Of His Request To Continue Funding The East-West Center 2026-01-14 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the key House Committee on Appropriations, responsible for all federal discretionary funding, announced final House passage of a measure consolidating two more of twelve annual federal funding bills for the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (commencing October 1, 2026). The National Security, Department of State and Related Programs measure funds U.S. foreign policy efforts, including the Department of State, U.S. contributions to the United Nations and its agencies and more. The bill has historically provided for international diplomatic presence and outreach as well as foreign assistance in public health, basic education, educational and cultural exchanges, climate change and more. The bill’s proposed FY 2026 discretionary funding level is $50 billion, or $9.3 billion less than the FY 2025 enacted level, reflecting the administration’s focus on reducing such programs. The other bill – Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) – funds the U.S. Treasury Department, the Small Business Administration (SBA), federal courts, the Federal Communications Commission, the Office of Personnel Management and various independent agencies. The bill’s proposed FY 2026 discretionary funding level is $26 billion, $3.1 billion below the current FY 2025 enacted level. National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Case, while opposing the overall funding reductions, welcomed support in the bill for various of his requests related to Hawai‘i and the Indo-Pacific, especially $22 million for the East-West Center in Honolulu. “As we continue to focus on the growing influence of the PRC in the Indo-Pacific, our national security interests must also include diplomatic engagement and assistance to promote peace and diplomacy in the region,” said Case. “Continued funding for our East-West Center and other world-leading institutions in Hawai‘i supports our country’s standing in an area widely seen as the most dynamic and critical on earth.” “For al… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4820 Case Votes For Final Passage Of Three More Of Twelve Annual Appropriations Measures With Millions For Hawaii To Fight Crime, Protect The Environment And Boost Tourism 2026-01-09 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the key House Committee on Appropriations, responsible for all federal discretionary funding, yesterday voted for final House passage of a measure consolidating three more of twelve annual appropriations bills for the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (commencing October 1, 2026). The measure, which passed the House, included Case’s requests for funding of hundreds of millions to federal programs of direct benefit to Hawai‘i. It also included all of Case’s six requests for Community Project Funding in these three measures to specific projects throughout his district. The measure includes three bills, starting with $39 billion to fund the Department of the Interior, including the National Parks Service (NPS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Environmental Protection Agency. The measure also includes $63 billion for the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) civil works programs and various energy programs. Finally, the measure includes $81 billion for Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) and Related Agencies programs that support the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Justice and various science agencies. Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Bill The Interior, Environment and Related Appropriations bill funds the U.S. Department of the Interior, including the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Forest Service and various independent agencies including the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities. The bill includes Case’s request for a Member-designated Community Funding Project (CPF) of $1,092,000 to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) to upgrade the sewer infrastructure at Papakōlea. “Papakōlea is the only Hawaiian Home Lands community located in central Honolulu with more than 300 homes and some 1,300 residents,” said Case. “As the infrastructure in Papakōlea ages, the sewer system has become suscepti… 1 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-secures-critical-funding-for-hawaii-in-minibus-package Rep. Tokuda Secures Critical Funding for Hawaiʻi in Minibus Package 2026-01-09 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1& scraper Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a bipartisan minibus package that includes three funding bills for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, Energy, Interior and Science agencies. The legislation, which passed the House by a vote of 397-28 now goes to the Senate. “This funding package takes a critical step toward fully funding the government and delivers real investments in clean water, research, jobs, and public safety that strengthen Hawaiʻi’s communities,” said Rep. Tokuda. “At a time when people are already worried about making ends meet, they should not be burdened with the added instability of another government shutdown. I will continue to fight for the economic certainty and security that all Americans deserve.” The measure includes the following Community Project Funding secured by Rep. Tokuda: $1,092,000 for the County of Kauaʻi to build a new one-million-gallon water storage tank in Kīlauea and replace the aging 100,000-gallon tank with a larger, modern facility. $1,092,000 for the County of Maui to upgrade the Lahaina Water Treatment Plant by rehabilitating waterlines, modernizing source wells, and adding backup water storage. $995,000 for the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo to purchase new spectrometry equipment for the Volcano Monitoring and Geoarchaeology Laboratory. $775,000 for the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Research to develop the Wailoa Fisheries Research Station in Hilo into an aquaculture accelerator, supporting the growth of Hawai‘i’s aquaculture industry. The legislation also enacts provisions from Rep. Tokuda’s Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act to streamline the grant application process and eliminate outdated signatory requirements that have prevented Native Hawaiian–serving organizations from accessing funding through the Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Development Grant Program. Programmatic funding that directly benefits Hawaiʻi organizations and programs includes: $6.2B for the N… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4819 Case On U.S. House Approval Of Extension Of Affordable Care Act Insurance Premium Support 2026-01-08 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today voted for U.S. House passage of a measure to revive and extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits for another three years. The premium tax credits, which assist over twenty million Americans including over 24,000 Hawai‘i residents with their health care, expired at the end of last year. “Today’s successful bipartisan vote in the House confirms what I have been saying all along: that while Americans, including Members of Congress, can disagree on various issues, nobody can disagree that the cost of living and overall affordability, including health care, are unacceptably high for all Americans and getting worse,” said Case. “This House approval offers a ray of hope not only for a bipartisan solution to our many challenges, but specifically to the millions who depend on the ACA for their basic health care. With mutual commitment, we should be able to solve this challenge and move on to our many others.” The measure, which was forced to a full House vote against the opposition of the current House majority leadership by a rare procedure referred to as a “discharge petition”, which Case signed, passed the House on a vote of 230-196. It now moves to the U.S. Senate. Case is part of a bipartisan group of Representatives and Senators who have been working for months (more here) and met again today to further develop a compromise measure that can pass both the House and the Senate. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-votes-to-protect-health-coverage-for-hawaii-residents Rep. Tokuda Votes to Protect Health Coverage for Hawaiʻi Residents 2026-01-08 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& scraper Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits for three years, preventing massive premium hikes that has made health care unaffordable for millions of Americans, including residents and families across Hawaiʻi. The measure passed the House by a vote of 230-196, moving Congress one step closer to protecting affordable coverage and stabilizing rural health systems. During debate on the House Floor, Rep. Tokuda addressed the potential consequences of Congress failing to extend the enhanced tax credits: “Imagine being a farmer choosing between insurance and seed, a small business owner weighing a doctor’s visit against payroll, families hoping nothing goes wrong because they are one ER visit away from being homeless. This is the reality for rural America today…Without those credits, rural Americans will see their monthly health care costs rise by 107 percent. A single premium hike will make the difference between whether a family eats, pays rent, or sees a doctor. 2.8 million rural Americans will lose coverage. For them, this is not politics. This is life or death.” In rural Hawaiʻi and across the country, insurance coverage is critical to the financial stability of hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments because it determines whether providers are reimbursed for the care they deliver. When premiums rise and coverage declines, providers lose revenue. These pressures threaten the financial viability of rural healthcare systems, which operate with thin margins and limited revenue streams. Video of Rep. Tokuda’s remarks can be found here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4818 Case Leads Bipartisan Effort To Address Nation's Deteriorating Federal Finances 2026-01-07 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-HI-01) today announced that his 47-Member U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus (PSC; https://problemsolverscaucus.house.gov/) has released its Fiscal Stability Framework to reverse the rapid deterioration of the nation’s fiscal condition. “Our federal budget continues on an increasingly unstable and unsustainable trajectory,” said Case, who serves as Vice Chair of the PSC and as Co-Chair, with Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11), of the PSC Budget, Tax, Appropriations, Debt & Deficit Working Group, which developed the framework. “Not only common financial sense, but every metric – annual deficits, total debt, growth in total debt, debt-to-GDP ratio, interest payments as a percentage of debt and GDP, interest payments as the now-largest share of the federal discretionary budget and even larger than defense, and more – all paint a bleak and deteriorating picture that places our economy, national security and critical programs at great risk. According to a recent report by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, the gross national debt is now at $38.40 trillion, with the increase in gross national debt over the past year amounting to $6,566.84 per person or $16,574.81 per household while total gross national debt amounts to $112,881 per person or $284,914 per household. Interest on the national debt is now the largest single expenditure in the federal discretionary budget, which is allocated annually by the House Committee on Appropriations, on which Case is serving his eighth year. The press release from the Problem Solvers Caucus on adoption of the framework can be found here and below: Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bipartisan Fiscal Stability Framework January 7, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of a bipartisan fiscal stability framework to address the nation’s growing national debt and restore long-term fiscal sustainability. With national debt exceeding $38 trillion and annual interest costs … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4816 Case Statement On U.S. Actions In Venezuela 2026-01-03 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 scraper (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today issued his statement on the large-scale military operation overnight in Venezuela: “Nicholas Maduro is an illegitimate and oppressive dictator and the people of Venezuela deserve better. But that alone doesn’t justify an armed attack on a sovereign country and forced regime change in violation of international law. “And unless there was an imminent threat to our country, it doesn’t justify violating our Constitution and war powers law which wisely reserve to Congress the grave decision to go to war. “I don’t yet know the full facts or the President’s justification to attack Venezuela, place our troops in harm’s way, capture Maduro and administer the country. “But the precedent of any President taking our country to war arbitrarily, single-handedly and without the approval of Congress has cascading effects that are far more dangerous.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-statement-on-trump-military-actions-in-venezuela Rep. Tokuda Statement on Trump Military Actions in Venezuela 2026-01-03 2026 2026-01 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& scraper Hawaiʻi – Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement on the president's military actions in Venezuela: "At a time when Americans can’t afford rent, healthcare, or groceries, the Trump administration found time and money for regime change in Venezuela, risking a war that Americans don’t want. Before we spend another dollar on this reckless conflict, the American people deserve answers, including what this administration’s exit strategy is. Americans wanted help and hope in 2026, not another war.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4804 Case Announces 2025 Winners Of His Congressional App Challenge 2025-12-22 2025 2025-12 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 scraper (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced the winners of his 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Hawai‘i’s First Congressional District at a reception at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Kaka‘ako. The App Challenge is an official national initiative of the U.S. House of Representatives, in which Members of Congress host annuals contests in their districts for middle and high school students. For 2025, 394 of the 441 Members of the House, or 89%, hosted such contests. More information is here: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/. “My Challenge is a great opportunity for our local students to focus their skills and creativity on developing, testing and analyzing new applications for real-world use,” said Case. “Congratulating the contestants and their ‘ohana at the Sandbox, ‘Hawai‘i’s community hub to inspire creativity, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship’, adds an extra boost to what will hopefully be an inspiring and motivating experience for all of them.” “And results of this year’s Challenge prove once again that Hawai‘i’s youth have the skill set, imagination and resolve to compete against the best of our young people nationwide in science, technology, engineering and math, along with the potential to lead the next generations of computer science and technology.” Participation in Congressman Case’s First District Congressional App Challenge has grown significantly from 2019, when he conducted his first Challenge after returning to Congress, to 2025. His 2019 Challenge saw ten app submissions from 27 students across four schools. This year, his challenge saw 16 app submissions from 30 students across 8 schools, including three public schools and five private schools. The winners of Congressman Case’s First Congressional District 2025 Challenge are: · 1st Place – Aren Sawa of Mid-Pacific Institute Grade: 11 Instructor: n/a App: Hawai‘iAlert.jp Video: https://youtu.be/ifxGTRVAL0c Summary, according to the creator: “Hawai‘iAlert.jp is a bilingual disaster alert web a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4800 Case Announces Nominations To Nation's Service Academies For Incoming '26 Class 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 scraper (Honolulu, HI) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today announced his 2026 nominations to four of our nation’s service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point/Army); U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis/Navy); U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point). “I take my responsibility to nominate deserving applicants from my district to our legendary service academies very seriously and personally interviewed most of my applicants before making my decisions,” said Case. “I was truly impressed with the applicants, and it was very encouraging and rewarding to have spent time with our next generation of military leaders.” Case named the following nominees to the four service academies (principal nominee and the rest in alphabetical order by last name): United States Air Force Academy Principal nominee: Ryder Goto Kalani High School Kasyn Amazaki ‘Iolani School Luke Barner Radford High School Kodai Eskin Punahou School John Ganske New Mexico Military Institute/ Moanalua High School Timothy Iha Pearl City High School Tuan Pettaway Air Force Academy Preparatory School/ Mililani High School Christophe Tang Air Force Academy Preparatory School/ Campbell High School Derrick Ung ‘Aiea High School United States Military Academy Principal nominee: Anthony Dang University Laboratory School Jacob Blaze Cabuhat Punahou School Liam Martin Punahou School Jazmine Mayo ‘Aiea High School Malia McCoy Punahou School Hayden Noland Punahou School Parker Noland Punahou School ChristopherJay Tenorio ‘Aiea High School United States Naval Academy Principal nominee: Alicya Robson Naval Academy Preparatory School/ Campbell High School Liliana Burrell Abeka Academy (home school) Juliet Caston Campbell High School Adam Ettlich Soli Deo Gloria Academy (home school) Shota Eskin Punahou School Vanessa He Hawaii Baptist Academy Lyla Matthews Radford High School Charlotte Nakagawa Kamehameha Schools - Kapālama Caleb Parsons Moanalua High School Ezekiel Schulz Ra… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tokuda-obernolte-matsui-hurd-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-improve-staffing-prevent-cuts-at-national-park-service Reps. Tokuda, Obernolte, Matsui, Hurd Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Staffing, Prevent Cuts at National Park Service 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23), Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), and Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) led a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging him to address insufficient staffing levels and refrain from additional employee reductions at National Parks across the country, citing the impact of staffing shortages on park visitors and the economies of neighboring “gateway” communities. Since January 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) has fired or lost more than 24 percent of its staff, creating significant challenges at National Parks including decreased capacity for emergency response and disruptions to visitor services, infrastructure maintenance, and conservation work. “[A]t Yosemite National Park, staffing cuts combined with record-setting visitation from January to July led to a 40% increase in search and rescue efforts compared to the same period last year. At Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Montrose, Colorado, the South Rim Fire burned campsites, maintenance vehicles, and other infrastructure, which, when taken along with a one-third reduction in workforce, will impact the local economy as well as park operations such as fire remediation and safety. Furthermore, at Joshua Tree National Park, staffing shortages have reduced fee-booth coverage and eliminated evening shifts, limiting visitor safety information, cutting needed fee revenue, and increasing the likelihood of congestion and search-and-rescue incidents. And at Haleakalā National Park, staffing shortages are delaying critical conservation work and backcountry maintenance, limiting both visitor access and protection of endangered species,” the representatives wrote in the letter. “We recognize the importance of efficiency within the federal government. However, reducing National Park Service staff, including positions in supporting offices across DOI, would only intensify the operational challenges parks already face. We respectfully encourage you to work directly with NPS … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-introduces-bill-to-support-law-enforcements-battle-against-zombie-guns Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bill to Support Law Enforcement’s Battle Against ‘Zombie Guns’ 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& scraper Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a bill to provide public agencies, including police departments, with greater resources to fully and safely destroy seized or surrendered firearms. The Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act would create a new federal grant program to help state, Tribal, and local governments and law enforcement agencies acquire equipment, hire personnel, and conduct training to guarantee the complete destruction of firearms and firearm parts under their control. Last year, Rep. Tokuda met with police chiefs statewide and heard directly about their challenges with properly disposing of retired firearms. This legislation would help police departments tackle their backlogs of surrendered weapons and curb the proliferation of “zombie guns” – weapons that should have been destroyed but are instead broken down, resold online as untraceable components, and frequently used to build ghost guns or sold as repair kids without background checks. “Gun violence is an epidemic in our country that must be stopped, and it starts by making sure illegal and untraceable guns stay off our streets,” said Rep. Tokuda. “The Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act ensures law enforcement agencies have the tools and capacity needed to fully destroy guns that are seized, surrendered, or retired – and reduces dependence on private disposal companies that have profited off inadequate public resources. We must shut down the illegal pipeline that continues to allow discarded weapons to evade background checks and circulate back into our communities.” The Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act builds on the Congresswoman’s previous work to protect communities from the threat of gun violence. Earlier this year, Rep. Tokuda introduced the Gun Hardware Oversight and Shipment Tracking (GHOST) Act to help law enforcement track the interstate shipment of firearm kits and prevent the spread of unserialized firearms. The Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act is cosponsored by Reps. Eleanor Holmes Norton… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4799 Case Introduces Measure To Strengthen Economic Partnerships With Pacific Island Nations 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 scraper (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today announced introduction of his Promoting Regional Opportunities for Sustainable Prosperity and Economic Resilience in the Pacific (PROSPER) Act to strengthen the U.S. Pacific Islands economic partnership. “The Pacific Islands, spread across the vast Pacific Ocean, are key partners in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific and strengthening mutual economic, security and cultural ties across countries sharing mutual values and goals,” said Case, a founding co-chair of the Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus. "It is in our mutual best interests that we develop, maintain and grow our relationships across all levels, of which economic advancement is especially important.” Case continued: “Recognizing this, successive administrations have committed to deepening U.S. engagement in the region, including through trade and investment. Most recently, the 2025 National Security Strategy asserts that ‘the Indo-Pacific is already and will continue to be among the next century’s key economic and geopolitical battlegrounds,’ reaffirms our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and prioritizes winning the economic competition over the long term in the region. “Additionally, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s 2025 Annual Report to Congress recommended that we strengthen economic assistance to Pacific Island countries to support U.S. national security interests and the priorities of partner countries. “However, our economic toolkit for achieving our goals in the Pacific Islands needs to be strengthened. Many Pacific Island countries enjoyed preferential treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) when it was authorized, but the program lapsed in 2020. Some of the Pacific Islands’ top exports to the U.S., including tuna, cane sugar, ginger and taro, would be eligible for duty-free treatment under GSP but for this lapse.” Case noted that the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), the leading multinational organization for the Pacific … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4795 Case Moves To Assert Congress' Independent Authority Over Key Legislative Branch Agencies 2025-12-15 2025 2025-12 Democrat House HI Ed Case C001055 case.house.gov case https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 scraper (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today announced the introduction of a measure to assert Congress’ full responsibility and control of key legislative branch positions to counter the Trump administration’s efforts to remove Congressional agency leaders. In May of this year, the administration fired Carla Hayden, head the Library of Congress (LOC), a Congressional entity, the de facto national library of the United States and the world’s largest library. It also sought to remove Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights, whose was appointed by Hayden and whose office is part of the LOC. “The executive branch has no business selecting or removing the leaders of agencies which are part of the legislative branch and key to its independent operations,” said Case, a member of the House Appropriations Committee who served four years on its Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch. “My bill (H.R. 6517) would amend the appointment processes for three key legislative branch positions - the Librarian of Congress, the Comptroller General and the Director of the Government Publishing Office (GPO) - to provide that appointment and removal of their leaders are the exclusive purview of Congress. These three agencies are critical to the independent operations of Congress and should not be subject to direction by the executive branch or any other external organization.” The Librarian of Congress is also the main research arm of Congress, managing the Congressional Research Service which is Congress’ dedicated source of information, research and legislative development. The Comptroller General leads the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which conducts government-wide audits and reviews government programs to provide nonpartisan oversight for Congress. The GPO prints and distributes official Congressional and federal publications. “To ensure their independence from the executive branch, there must be no question that Congress has complete authority to dictate the appointment as well as the removal of … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-releases-statement-on-passing-of-hawaii-county-fire-chief-kazuo-todd Rep. Tokuda Releases Statement on Passing of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd 2025-12-15 2025 2025-12 Democrat House HI Jill N. Tokuda T000487 tokuda.house.gov tokuda https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& scraper Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement on the passing of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd. Chief Todd was more than a dedicated public servant — he was a devoted son, a loving husband, and a proud father who carried those values of family into every part of his life and work. I will always remember the way Chief Todd took care of all of Hawaiʻi Island like family. Whether in moments of crisis or calm, he led with compassion, humility, and an unwavering sense of responsibility to the people he served. He was a true servant leader — someone who put others before himself, earned trust through action, and led not for recognition, but out of love for his community. In this moment of deep sadness, perhaps the best way we can honor Chief Todd is to live and lead as he did — with courage, integrity, and care for one another.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z

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