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| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=730 | Case Announces Nominations To Nation's Service Academies For Incoming '22 Class | 2021-12-23 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=23 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) - Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced his 2022 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 all 34 potential nominees before making my decisions on nominations,” 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 (#1 of each being his principal nominee for that academy): United States Air Force Academy 1. Noah Zitz Kamehameha-Kapālama 2. Sean Schofield Punahou 3. Stephanie Bittle Moanalua HS 4. Seonmin Kim Mililani HS 5. Kailano Balbis Campbell HS 6. Raine Komata Mililani HS 7. Chloe Kinlaw Kaiser HS 8. Chev Kodama Punahou 9. Mia Tanioka ‘Iolani 10.Tiffany Eddy Yokota HS (Japan) United States Military Academy 1. Leonardo Sabetta Mililani HS 2. Hannah Shi Roosevelt HS 3. Julia Mamiya Punahou 4. Richard Ong Farrington HS 5. Jethro Thomas Hawaii Baptist Academy 6. Grant Austin Juan Marion Military Institute via McKinley HS 7. Joshua Burnett U.S. Military Academy Prep School via Damien 8. Sean Schofield Punahou 9. Stephanie Bittle Moanalua HS 10.Noah Zitz Kamehameha-Kapālama United States Naval Academy 1. Jenny Cho Radford HS 2. Michael Jagdon Mercersburg via Punahou 3. Chay Cunnigham Maryknoll 4. Canann Cortes Mother of Divine Grace School 5. Katelyn Corpuz Punahou 6. Megan Leong ‘Iolani 7. Annabelle Hong ‘Iolani 8. Joshua Gleason Pearl City HS 9. Tiffany Eddy Yokota HS (Japan) United States Merchant Marine Academy 1. Grant Austin Juan Marion Military Institute via McKinley HS Members of Congress are authorized by law to nominate candidates to t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=727 | Congress Passes $768 Billion Annual National Defense Authorization Act with Major Reforms Impacting Country and Hawai‘i | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=23 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) announced that Congress has passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that makes changes to the policies and organization of the country’s defense agencies and provides guidance on how military funding can be spent. The Fiscal Year (FY) NDAA authorizes $768 billion in defense spending and includes key provisions reforming the military sexual harassment laws, addressing multiple military quality of life matters, investing in Hawaii’s infrastructure and rebalancing our military’s efforts in the Indo-Pacific. “To address how the military handles sexual assault cases, the NDAA includes the biggest reform in 50 years for the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which provides the legal framework and a special set of laws that govern all members of the United States military,” said Case. “This important reform revamps the way in which the military handles sexual assault cases by taking the process out of the hands of commanders that may have conflicts of interest. Congress directed the military to transfer these cases to special independent prosecutors.” Case said the NDAA also focused on military readiness with special attention paid to the quality of life among the troops. “The measure creates a tenants Bill of Rights for those who reside in military housing and calls for the development of more child care centers,” explained Case. This provision is directly related to problems highlighted the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, on which Case serves. Additionally, the NDAA also: Provides a 2.7 percent pay increase for servicemembers, Establishes a $15 minimum wage for covered service and construction contracts to help those in the private sector who support the U.S. military, Authorizes $50 million to help local educational agencies that educate military dependent students, and Authorizes $20 million for local educational agencies assisting military children with severe disabilities… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=723 | Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Urges Governor Ige To Request Emergency Declaration, EPA Intervention In Water Contamination Crisis | 2021-12-07 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=23 | scraper | (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Representatives Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i) and Kaiali‘i Kahele (D-Hawai‘i) called on Governor David Ige to request that President Biden declare an emergency and direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to step in and assist with the water contamination crisis on Oahu. “The EPA’s direct intervention in your request is essential,” the delegation wrote in their letter to Ige. “While the source of the contamination affecting the drinking water is still unknown, it is important that the public have confidence in the process that the Navy and Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) are using to draw samples from the Navy’s water system to ensure the results show the true extent of the problem that threatens the health and safety of the people of Hawai‘i. "The EPA has the expertise to validate the techniques and procedures that the Navy and DOH are using to draw their samples, and it can direct them to take corrective actions where appropriate. It can also draw its own samples to compare against as we work to identify, isolate, and fix the source of the contamination affecting the drinking water.” The full text of the letter can be found below and is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=722 | Hawai‘i Delegation Calls For Comprehensive IG Evaluation Into Navy’s Ability To Safely Operate Red Hill | 2021-12-06 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=23 | scraper | (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Representatives Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i) and Kaiali‘i Kahele (D-Hawai‘i) today called for a Department of Defense Inspector General (DOD IG) evaluation into the Navy’s ability to safely operate Red Hill. Earlier this month, the delegation called for the DOD IG to determine whether the Navy properly investigated recent fuel releases and notified state health officials in a timely manner, and whether the Navy delayed investigation or notification in an attempt to secure a permit to operate Red Hill. Today’s request asks the IG to conduct a more comprehensive, holistic evaluation to assess the overall safety of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Yesterday, Governor Ige and the Hawai‘i delegation called for the Navy to immediately suspend operations at Red Hill while they confront and remedy this crisis. The letter follows a series of recent troubling safety hazards, including on November 20, 2021, where 14,000 gallons of fuel and water were released from a fire suppression drain line, ongoing widespread complaints from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam military housing residents about their potable water having a chemical or fuel smell, confirmed petroleum in the water at Red Hill Elementary School, and tests showing petroleum in drinking water at a Red Hill well confirmed by the Navy months ago. In this latest request to the DOD IG, the delegation said, “additionally, as several of the recent incidents have involved leaks or releases from pipes connected to Red Hill and deemed part of the overall Red Hill system, we urge you to include in your evaluation an assessment of the safety of the piping system connected to Red Hill, as well as the effectiveness of personnel training in minimizing incidences caused by human error. Finally, the evaluation you conduct should include an independent review of the current safety of Red Hill’s fuel tanks and the feasibility of the Navy’s plan to either double-hull the twenty fuel t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=721 | Gov. Ige and Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation Call For Immediate Suspension Of Operations At Red Hill | 2021-12-05 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=24 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) - Gov. David Ige and Hawaii’s Congressional delegation, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Representatives Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i) and Kaiali‘i Kahele (D-Hawai‘i), released the following statement calling for the Secretary of the Navy to immediately suspend operations at Red Hill following the contamination of drinking water at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: “Test results confirming contamination of drinking water at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam show that the Navy is not effectively operating the World War II-era facility and protecting the health and safety of the people of Hawai‘i. We are calling for the Navy to immediately suspend operations at Red Hill while they confront and remedy this crisis.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=720 | Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation: Navy Has Failed To Safely Manage Fuel Operations, Must Provide Affected Families With Safe Water, Access To Lodging, Laundry, Other Necessities | 2021-12-03 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=24 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Representatives Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i) and Kaiali‘i Kahele (D-Hawai‘i) released the following statement after test results found petroleum contaminants in the Navy’s water system, which supplies water to thousands of Oahu families: “While the test results leave many questions, it is clear that the Navy has failed to manage its fuel operations, including Red Hill, to a standard that protects the health and safety of the people of Hawai‘i. The Navy must immediately identify, isolate, and fix the problems that have allowed the contamination of the drinking water at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. That includes a wholesale change in an organizational culture that has allowed too many accidents to occur without any accountability. "We expect the Navy to also provide all affected residents with safe drinking water, and access to temporary lodging, laundry services, and other necessities that will help them get through this crisis. The Navy must also work with state regulators to identify and isolate other potential fuel leaks that risk further contamination of drinking water resources on Oahu. Finally, we urge the governor to request that the president declare an emergency as soon as possible so that the state has access to every resource available to make families whole and protect the people of Hawai‘i from future leaks. "We will remain personally involved in applying the full resources of our offices and Congress to ensuring that the Navy fully resolves this crisis.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=726 | Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation to Navy Secretary: Navy Must Act Immediately To Test, Protect Water, Provide Hawai‘i Residents With Access To Safe Water | 2021-11-30 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=24 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Representatives Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i) and Kaiali‘i Kahele (D-Hawai‘i) released the following statement after meeting with Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro to discuss fuel operations in Hawai‘i: “Today, we met with Secretary Del Toro to discuss our concerns with Red Hill and the Navy’s fuel operations in Hawai‘i. The Navy owes the community straightforward communications on all events that occur at Red Hill and a commitment to address concerns with the Red Hill infrastructure no matter the cost. Given the resources and engineering expertise available to the Navy, we made it clear that there is zero tolerance for endangering the health and safety of the public or the environment. Most recently, reports of fuel potentially contaminating the water supply at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam followed by a slow, inadequate response are especially troubling. The Navy must act immediately and do everything it can to expedite the testing being done on the mainland to determine any risks to the drinking water. It also needs to ensure that residents in all affected areas have access to safe drinking water until the Navy and state regulators can assure the public it is safe. We also expect clear and consistent communication with the public about all matters, but particularly those that impact health and safety.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=714 | Case Votes For House Passage Of The Build Back Better Act | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=24 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) released this statement after voting this Friday morning for successful passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the proposed $2.1 trillion American Families Plan, also known as the Build Back Better Act: “This vote to advance the Build Back Better Act to the Senate was one of the most consequential I will ever take. To get it right, for the last few months I have joined many colleagues in taking the time required to fully understand a complicated and often-changing 2,100-page bill, and to assure that it will actually deliver for those most in need and will be a responsible and sustainable investment of our nation’s financial resources. “After fully reviewing the bill’s provisions as well as a full financial review from our Congressional Budget Office, and further discussing the measure with my colleagues, the White House, my constituents and others, I concluded that I had the information I needed to make a fully informed decision and decided to vote to advance the measure to the Senate for further consideration. “Among many critical provisions, the bill makes historic investments in combatting climate change, providing our keiki a better start in life, helping struggling families and lowering the costs of health care especially prescription drugs. Equally critically, it does so in a fiscally responsible way as the costs of these investments are largely paid for rather than borrowed and are responsibly and fairly allocated. “I especially want to thank the thousands of Hawai‘i residents who communicated their views on Build Back Better both pro and con and everywhere in between to me over the last months. Their input has been a critical part of my consideration and decision, and I am grateful for their patience as I have sorted through this decision. “As the Senate now takes up Build Back Better, it is very important to note that in all likelihood whole parts of the House-passed version will be removed or altered and other provisions added. So, we hav… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=703 | Statement of Congressman Ed Case on Final House Passage of the $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan and on Advancement of the $1.75 Trillion Build Back Better Package | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=24 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) tonight released the following statement following the historic vote in the House: “Late tonight I joined a majority of my U.S. House colleagues in voting for final passage of the historic $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, our largest-ever investment in America’s roads and bridges, water infrastructure, climate resilience projects, internet access and much more,” said Congressman Ed Case (HI-01). “For our Hawai'i, this means over $2 billion dollars in federal investment in our own crumbling infrastructure and in the thousands of jobs and economic generation it will yield.” The bill passed the House on a bipartisan basis and now goes directly to President Biden, who has stated that he will sign it into law immediately. “I also voted with a majority of my House colleagues to advance the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better package, which would be our largest-ever investment in climate change and our social safety net”, said Case. “We are on course to pass this equally historic bill out of the House and send it to the Senate the week of November 15th, subject to Congressional Budget Office confirmation of the measure’s revenues and expenses.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=699 | Case Celebrates Filipino American History Month with Introduction of Resolution and Remarks in the Congressional Record | 2021-10-29 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=24 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) yesterday co-led introduction in the U.S. House alongside Congresswoman Young Kim and 34 of their colleagues of a bi-partisan measure to celebrate October as Filipino American History Month. “Each year our country recognizes October as Filipino American History Month, a time for all Americans to celebrate the incredible past, present and future of our fellow citizens whose heritage lies in the great country of the Philippines,” said Case in his written remarks submitted to the Congressional Record. “I am especially humbled to do so as the Representative of Hawaii’s First Congressional District, where some 195,000 Filipino Americans live, more than any other of our 435 districts throughout the country. “With Hawaii’s Second Congressional District with the second largest Filipino Americans population, at about 175,000, our Fil-Am community in Hawai‘i stands at 370,000. “In total, fully a quarter of all Hawai‘i residents are Filipino Americans, by far the largest percentage of any state or territory.” In his remarks, Case spotlighted the arrival of the first Filipinos who immigrated to the United States on October 18, 1587, when the ship the Nuestra Señora de Esperanza arrived in Morro Bay, California. The first Filipinos to arrive in Hawaii came onboard the SS Doric with the fifteen “sakadas” (contract laborers) arrived in Honolulu to work in the sugar plantations. “To Fil-Ams everywhere, Maraming Salamat Po and Dios Ti Agngina, congratulations. I truly look forward to partnering with you on your next proud chapters,” said Case. "As the 2nd largest Asian American group in the U.S. and the 3rd largest ethnic group in California, Filipino Americans have played an important part in our history and continue to contribute to our communities each day,” said Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-39), the Republican co-lead of this legislation. “I’m glad I can help celebrate Filipino American History Month and honor the Filipino Americans in California’s 39th District and a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=689 | Case Announces One Million Dollars In Federal Grants For Key Wildlife Projects In Hawaii | 2021-10-21 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=24 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced that the State of Hawaii will receive more than $1 million in grants for three key projects to benefit unique wildlife and their habitats. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) included Hawai’i among 16 states which won grants through its Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) program. “These grants are critical investments by our federal government in partnership with local and state agencies to protect species that are unique to our island home,” said Case, a member of the House Appropriations Committee with jurisdiction over FWS funding. “The Competitive State Wildlife Grants provide a proactive, collaborative and innovative mechanism for addressing significant threats to our nation’s cherished wildlife and their habitats,” said Martha Williams, FWS’ Principal Deputy Director “Stemming the crisis of species extinction is a central component of the Biden-Harris administration’s America the Beautiful initiative.” “One of the initiative’s goals is to enhance wildlife habitat and improve biodiversity to keep species from reaching the point where they are too far gone to save. In addition, these grants provide support for State Wildlife Action Plans that underpin important efforts to conserve imperiled species and their habitats,” said Williams. Case said one of the projects awarded a grant will enable the Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources to join forces with the University of Hawai’i-Manoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and FWS to implement conservation actions for rare, Yellow-faced bees on O’ahu. Stabilization and recovery of some of the last populations of the bees on O’ahu is achievable with the installation of fencing around key habitat, planting of diverse native plant species correlated with nesting success, and deployment of artificial nest habitat, which provides protection against predators. All FWS projects awarded grants include timely actions, such as range-wide species assessments and habit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=668 | Case Announces $1.8 Million In Grants For Direct Service Programs In Hawai?i | 2021-09-28 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=24 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced that $1.8 million in grants have been awarded to service organizations in Hawaiʻi to empower people of all backgrounds to give of their time and talents to address some of the most pressing challenges in their communities. “The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that Congress enacted and the President signed into law in March has made these funds available to stabilize and expand national service programs that have been responding to communities hit hard by COVID-19. The release of these funds will give more people the chance to serve their country and help make our Hawaiʻi a better place to live, work and raise our families,” said Case. Case said that one grant of $1,076,963 was awarded to the Hawaiʻi Commission on National and Community Service to provide the program with the flexibility and resources needed to increase living allowances, build capacity and expand volunteering opportunities. AmeriCorps is a network of local, state and national service programs whose mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020, AmeriCorps programs have acted to meet the emerging public health, education, food security and economic needs of communities across the country. Case said a second grant of $800,831 will go to the Kupu Environmental Stewardship Program. Kupu - which means to “sprout” or “grow” in Hawaiian - works to preserve Hawaii’s natural resources while empowering youth through service-learning programs in conservation and sustainability. One of Kupu’s initiatives is its culinary program housed at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Hoʻokupu Center in Kewalo Basin, which has been used to prepare thousands of meals for needy families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Case has been a strong supporter of annual funding increases for the Corporation for National and Community S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=667 | U.S. House Adopts Case Proposal To Strengthen Inspection and Safety Standards for Red Hill Fuel Tanks | 2021-09-23 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=24 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) announced that the full U.S. House has approved his floor amendment to the $768 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to require stricter inspection and safety standards for the military’s fuel tanks and supporting infrastructure at Red Hill on O’ahu. The amendment was one of nine offered by Case, cosponsored by Congressman Kaiali‘i Kahele (HI-02), and adopted by the House prior to House passage of the NDAA today. “My amendment requires a significantly enhanced inspection standard for Red Hill’s pipeline system and other supporting infrastructure and appurtenances,” said Case, a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations with jurisdiction over defense spending. “It also requires the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) to apply that standard in a full updated inspection of the Red Hill facility to confirm system integrity, with results, a life-cycle sustainment plan and options for further improving the security and maintenance of the facility reported directly to Congress for any further action required.” Case’s successful amendment follows leaks earlier this year in the tank support system, which are pending a full NAVFAC report, along with the recent proposed Decision and Order issued by a hearing officer with the Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) who recommended that the DOH renew the Navy’s permit to operate and maintain Red Hill facility for five years subject to a number of additional conditions. One condition would similarly require all active tanks to be submitted to substantially strengthened and more frequent inspection and repair requirements. “Since 2015 alone, the military has invested $218 million in infrastructure and maintenance programs at Red Hill, and another $470 million is budgeted for FY 2021 through FY 2025,” said Case. “In my Appropriations work, with the Department of Defense (DoD) and otherwise, I have continually emphasized the critical importance of these funds, given both th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=656 | Case Announces that Post Office In Manoa Will Remain Open | 2021-09-22 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=24 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced that the post office that has served the Mānoa community for decades will remain open following a letter he sent to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to reconsider the decision to close the facility at the end of this month. “This is certainly good news, not just for the 24,000 residents in the community I was privileged to represent for so many years in our State House, but for delivery of government services where people live and work wherever possible,” said Case. “I applaud our local, regional and national USPS for taking a second look, recognizing local realities and making it work.” Case said the United States Postal Service (USPS) reached an agreement with the operator of the Mānoa Contract Postal Unit (CPU) that will allow him to continue operations at the Mānoa Marketplace. The USPS had initially called for the closure because the agency had denied the operator’s request to account for increased costs including but not limited to the landlord’s proposal to raise lease rents on the operator. The operator concluded then that it could not continue with a financially viable operation. In his letter to the Postmaster General, Case, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, pointed to the concern that “because of Hawaii’s unique circumstances including very high land prices and cost of goods and services, many federal cost-benefit analysis formulas are not appropriate for Hawai‘i.” In the past, Case has requested various studies from the General Services Administration to ensure that its leasing equations account for these higher costs. Contract postal units are supplier-owned or suppler-leased sites operated by private vendors under contract to the USPS to provide postal products to the public at USPS prices. Attachment: Case letter to the Postmaster General dated September 17, 2021 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=626 | Case and Kahele Announce Millions in Federal Funding To Support Efforts To Combat COVID-19 | 2021-08-13 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=25 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) - Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) and Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02) today announced that $20 million has been released to Native Hawaiian health care entities to aid their response to COVID-19. This funding is being distributed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It provides six Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act (NHHCIA) award recipients resources to strengthen vaccination efforts, respond to and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and enhance health care services and infrastructure in their communities. “This announcement comes at a time when COVID-19 cases have risen dramatically throughout the islands, and hospital capacity to deal with those sickened by the virus stretched to the limit,” said Case. “I am grateful that this assistance will help to prevent those vaccinated from severe illness or death.” “Hawaiʻi is experiencing a record high of COVID-19 cases. This funding will provide our Native Hawaiian communities with much-needed resources to increase vaccination efforts that will help slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Kahele. “Earlier today Congressman Case and I met with Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States in Hilo to discuss issues important to Native Hawaiians and their families. Access to quality health care, especially during the pandemic is crucial. This assistance will certainly help protect our most vulnerable.” "This latest round of American Rescue Plan funding is another piece of the Biden-Harris Administration's continued effort to support underserved communities that have been most affected by the pandemic," said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. "This funding will help trusted Native Hawaiian health systems continue providing life-saving resources and care to their communities." In 2020, NHHCIA award recipients provided services to more than 7,000 patients in Native Hawaiian commu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=621 | Case’s BLUE Pacific Act Provisions Expanding U.S. Commitments To Pacific Islands Added To Major House Foreign Policy Package | 2021-07-20 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=25 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) reports that the House Committee on Foreign Affairs has included the bulk of his Boosting Long-Term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific (BLUE Pacific) Act in its major measure, the Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement (EAGLE) Act, as approved by the Committee last Thursday. The EAGLE Act, H.R. 3524, is the U.S. House’s signature foreign policy initiative in the current 117th Congress. It would reassert U.S. leadership and engagement across an all-government spectrum in non-defense programs. It was approved by the House Foreign Affairs Committee last Thursday after substantial debate. H.R. 2967, the BLUE Pacific Act, establishes a long-term comprehensive strategy for U.S. engagement in the critical Pacific Islands region. The sections included as part of the EAGLE Act would: · Expand U.S. diplomatic and development presence in the Pacific Islands; · Require coordination of U.S. engagement, including security and development assistance, through a formal consultative process with regional partners, allies and multilateral institutions; · Direct U.S. agencies to devise and implement a strategy to invest in climate resilient development projects, including by using the U.S. voice and vote at international financial institutions, and authorize $50 million per year for the next five years for this purpose; · Expand coverage of the International Law Enforcement Academies program to the Pacific Islands; · Establish a comprehensive strategy for U.S. security assistance to the Pacific Islands to enhance maritime security, address illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, tackle transnational crimes like human and drug trafficking, and more; · Increase U.S. efforts to assist the Pacific Islands in addressing transnational crime through ratification and implementation of international legal instruments and enhanced action on illegal forestry and logging; · Implement an emergency preparedness initiative for the Pacific Islands through education and trai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=612 | Case's Appropriations Committee Advances Key Hawai’i Infrastructure Initiatives In $53 Billion Energy And Water And $84 Billion Transportation And Housing And Urban Development Fiscal Year 2022 Federal Funding Measures | 2021-07-16 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=25 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) has announced approval by his U.S. House Committee on Appropriations of the final two of twelve measures to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2022 (commencing October 1, 2021): the $53 billion Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations (E&W) bill; and the $84 billion Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations (T-HUD) measure. Of the E&W bill, Case, a member of the Appropriations Committee, said: “As Hawai‘i continues to lead the nation in moving away from fossil fuel reliance for our energy needs, our measure supports the deployment of clean energy technologies and green jobs, and confronts the climate crisis.” Case also cited the bill’s investments in our nation’s water infrastructure, including his request, under Member-designated Community Project Funding (CPF), to provide $800,000 for a Honolulu Harbor Modification Feasibility Study, to go with an overall increase in Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund funding to $2.1 billion. “Honolulu Harbor is Hawaii’s lifeline to and from the world, as it receives and distributes more than 90 percent of all of the goods that come to our state,” said Case. “This funding would supplement state funding to charge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with assessing the current vulnerabilities of the harbor to natural disaster, navigation mishap and sea level rise, and then propose opportunities, alternatives or solutions to identified vulnerabilities.” “CPF requests are submitted by individual Members and are for specific projects and purposes in our respective districts,” explained Case. “CPF requests are only for state and local governments or non-profits organizations. These projects must have demonstrated community support, must be fully disclosed, and they are subject to audit by the independent Government Accountability Office.” Case’s disclosures are here https://case.house.gov/media/funding-disclosures.htm Other programs and provisions requested and secur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=606 | Case's House Appropriations Committee Advances $254 Billion Fiscal Year 2022 Labor/Health/Human Services/Education Funding Measure | 2021-07-15 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=25 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) announced his House Appropriations Committee’s approval today of its Fiscal Year 2022 Labor, Health, Human Services and Education funding measure, with $254 billion in discretionary funding for a broad range of key federal programs that support public health, child care, mental health, maternal health, job training and workforce development, public education and various initiatives to address the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. “As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, our measure will bolster our public health infrastructure with resources for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and for states and local governments to strengthen their own health infrastructure and capacity,” said Case, a member of the Appropriations Committee. “I am especially pleased that my Committee approved my Community Project Funding (CPF) requests to support a new headquarters for the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i and a rural health research facility at the University of Hawai‘i.” This year the House supported CPF requests by individual Members of Congress for specific projects and purposes in their district. CPF requests may only be directed to governments or non-profits, not for-profit businesses or individuals. They must have demonstrated community support, and they are subject to audit by the independent Government Accountability Office. Finally, all Members must publicly disclose their CPF requests and signed required ethics certifications. Case’s disclosures are here: https://case.house.gov/media/funding-disclosures.htm. Case secured the following CPF projects in the Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations bill: · $2,000,000 for facilities and equipment at the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i, · $1,000,000 for rural health research initiatives at the University of Hawaiʻi, · $975,000 for digital skills literacy training at the State of Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council, and · $1,050,000 for facilities and equipment at Kōkua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services. “The pandemic has … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=609 | Case Advances Ocean Science And Conservation Initiatives In His House Appropriations Committee’s $82 Billion Commerce-Science-Justice FY22 Funding Measure | 2021-07-15 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=25 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) has announced approval by his U.S. House Committee on Appropriations of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies funding bill, one of the twelve bills that will collectively fund the federal government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (commencing October 1, 2021). The FY 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations bill proposes to fund $82 billion in federal trade, economic development, justice, law enforcement and science programs. “This bill addresses so many critical needs throughout our country, from economic development and assistance to fair trade enforcement, from world-leading scientific research and development in our oceans and atmosphere to advancing the next generations in STEM and pursuing the exploration of space, from support for state and local law enforcement to persistent violence against women and unsolved rape cases, from equal employment and civil rights enforcement to the basic right to legal counsel,” said Case. “In each and all of these areas Hawai’i has both unique needs and opportunities and an often world-leading role, and the federal programs this bill funds will address our needs, advance our roles and contribute to our economy and communities.” The CJS measure supports the Department of Commerce, including the International Trade Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and more. The bill includes Case’s requests, under Member-designated Community Project Funding (CPF), to provide $415,000 for the Waikīkī Marine Life Conservation District Site Restoration project and $200,000 for the Moku o Lo‘e (Coconut Island) Marine Laboratory Refuge Eco-Friendly Sea Wall Research project. Case said: “Utilizing the existing Hawaii Coral Restoration Nursery (HCRN) located at the State’s Ānuenue Fisheries Resear… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=603 | Case Announces $53 Billion Homeland Security FY 2022 Funding Measure Approved by Case’s House Appropriations Committee Strengthens National Border Enforcement, Emergency Management, Coast Guard Mission and Cybersecurity | 2021-07-13 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=25 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) announced today approval by his U.S. House Committee on Appropriations of the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, one of the twelve bills that will collectively fund the federal government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (commencing October 1, 2021). The FY 2022 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill proposes to fund $53 billion in federal homeland security, immigration and emergency management programs. This measure supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Secret Service and more. “This bill will secure our critical infrastructure with dramatically increased funding to prevent future cyber-attacks and root out cyber intrusions, something that unfortunately has been occurring with increasing frequency across our country,” said Case. The bill includes Case’s request, under Member-designated Community Project Funding (CPF), to provide $1,000,000 for the planning and design of the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency’s (HI-EMA) State Emergency Operations Center in the Mililani First Responder Tech Campus. “This project will call for the construction of a hardened and modernized State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) at the First Responder Tech Campus to replace the aging Battery Birkhimer SEOC in Diamond Head Crater,” said Case. “This project request covers the preliminary SEOC design phase, including the schematic designs and developing reporting requirements.” “CPF requests are submitted by individual Members and are for specific projects and purposes in our respective districts,” explained Case. “CPF requests are only for state and local governments or non-profits organizations. These projects must have demonstrated community support, must be fully disclosed, and they are subj… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=604 | Case's House Appropriations Committee Advances Strong National Defense Presence In Hawai‘i And The Indo-Pacific In $706 Billion Fiscal Year 2022 Funding Measure | 2021-07-13 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=25 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) has announced approval by his U.S. House Committee on Appropriations of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Defense funding bill, one of the twelve bills that will collectively fund the federal government for FY 2022 (commencing October 1, 2021). The FY 2022 Defense Appropriations bill proposes to fund $706 billion 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. “This bill ensures continued protection of our national security, preserves our domestic manufacturing base and invests heavily in research and development,” said Case. “I especially welcome the bill’s support of my many requests to maintain and advance our defense efforts in Hawai‘i and throughout the Indo-Pacific in a time of such uncertainty in our part of the world. These include in particular support for the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, our largest industrial employer, and to continue the Homeland Defense Radar-Hawai‘i (HDR-H), which is critical to ensuring Hawaii’s own security.” Case testified earlier this year in the House Committee on Armed Services on national security challenges and opportunities throughout the Indo-Pacific (speech here: https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=561). He also specifically sought restoration of funding for the HDR-H, which has been a priority of both Congress and our Indo-Pacific military leaders but was not included in the Administration’s FY 2022 budget. Programs and provisions requested and secured by Case include: · $75 million to continue development of Homeland Defense Radar – Hawai‘i. The HDR-H is a critical state-of-the-art radar system designed to protect our country and state from ballistic missile threats from countries like North Korea and was strongly supported by our Indo-Pacific military leaders. This “discriminating radar” will be capable of i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=597 | Case Announces House Appropriations Committee Approval of Fiscal Year 2022 Federal Funding Measures for Military Construction, Veterans and Foreign Affairs | 2021-07-02 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=25 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) has announced approval by his U.S. House Committee on Appropriations of two more of the twelve bills that will collectively fund the federal government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (commencing October 1, 2021). The first, the FY 2022 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, proposes to fund $124.5 billion in federal military construction and veterans programs. The second, the FY 2022 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations bill, proposes to fund $62.2 billion to the State Department and other federal agencies and their NGO and private partners for our country’s diplomatic and other non-defense international efforts. Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies This measure funds construction and maintenance of our defense facilities throughout the country and world, our national cemeteries and battle monuments, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and various small agencies and programs supporting our nation's some 19 million veterans and their families. In remarks before the full Committee (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBt2I4PmpGg), Case, a member of the subcommittee responsible for this bill, emphasized the significance of this measure for our nation’s defense and for keeping our promise to our veterans. “This bill is always of special importance to Hawai‘i for many reasons,” said Case. “First, as the center of our national defense in the Indo-Pacific, we must keep our military facilities fully up to date. In doing so, we also provide major assistance to our local businesses and families who earn a major share of their income from the federal government. That point was driven home during COVID-19, when, with tourism decimated, it was our defense economy here that pulled us through.” “Second, with some 120,000 veterans in Hawai‘i and their families, making up one of the largest percentage of any state in our nation including in such key areas like women and minority veterans, I focus especially on th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=598 | Case's Appropriations Committee Advances Funding Measures to Help Hawai’i Agriculture and Protect Our Environment | 2021-07-02 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=25 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) announced today his U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s approval of two more of twelve total bills to fund the federal government for upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (beginning October 1, 2021), these targeting agriculture and conservation. The first, the FY 2022 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, proposes to fund $43.4 billion for various environmental related programs and agencies. The second would provide $26.6 billion for the FY 2022 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Interior, Environment and Related Agencies “The Interior bill would provide funding to expand our national parks and conserve our ‘āina for generations to come,” said Case. “It would specifically fund a major expansion to Haleakalā National Park, which the National Parks Service will steward while maintaining community access to the land.” The Interior measure would allocate over $63 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the National Parks Service to acquire crucial land parcels across the country. Approximately $6.1 million from this fund would aid in the acquisition of 3,019 acres adjacent to Haleakalā National Park. “My Appropriations Committee also provided funding to help recover our endangered bird species in the islands such as the kiwikiu, or Maui parrotbill, as the bird fights to survive in the face of rising cases of avian malaria,” said Case. The Committee also approved Case’s request for Community Project Funding (CPF) of $300,000 for the City and County of Honolulu to develop its city-wide Tree Inventory and Management Plan. Often underappreciated, O‘ahu’s trees, especially in our highly dense urban center, besides lending beauty to our Honolulu, are environmental workhorses and essential components of both climate change adaptation and mitigation. “According to the City and County of Honolulu, for each dollar spent on tree planting and care, Honolulu’s trees provid… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=595 | First Fiscal Year 2022 Federal Funding Measure Approved by Case's Appropriations Committee Targets Nation's Small Businesses | 2021-07-01 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=25 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced approval by his House Committee on Appropriations of the first of twelve measures to fund the federal government in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (beginning October 1, 2021). The FY 2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill funds various government programs to assist the country continue its path to recovery through support for small and minority businesses. It is also the first federal funding bill since 2011 which includes specific Member of Congress requests to fund specific deserving projects in Members’ districts. “COVID-19 created an economic crisis with profound impacts on Hawaii’s small businesses, which are the lifeblood of our state,” said Case, a member since 2019 of the Appropriations Committee, with jurisdiction over some $1.5 trillion in annual federal spending. “My Committee is further investing in the federal programs and partners that are critical to the continued survival of small businesses nationwide and here in our Hawai‘i.” The bill includes Case’s request, under Member-designated Community Project Funding (CPF), of $500,000 for the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) Small Business Incubator Project at Leeward Community College. “INPEACE’s Leeward Community Small Business Incubator Project will provide critical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs directly in their community so they do not have to transit across the island to obtain key services. With support from the Committee, INPEACE can expand its current business development program capacity, which primarily services Native Hawaiian and veteran communities, to meet the growing needs of our Leeward community. “CPF requests are submitted by individual Members and are for specific projects and purposes in our respective districts,” explained Case. “CPF requests are only for state and local governments or non-profits organizations. These projects must have demonstrated community support, must be fully disclosed, and th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=596 | Case Announces U.S. House Passage of $715 Billion Surface and Water Infrastructure Measure | 2021-07-01 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=26 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) announced full House passage today of the INVEST in America Act, calling for a $715 billion five-year federal government investment in our nation’s surface transportation and water infrastructure. “Our country has simply not kept up with the investments in our country’s roads, bridges, transit and water systems that are essential to our national welfare,” said Case, a member of the House Committee on Appropriations. “The INVEST in America Act is not just about critical re-investment in our infrastructure, and not just to generate much-needed jobs as our country continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also about addressing the urgencies of our times like climate change and creating efficiencies and enhancements in our economy which will enable us to maintain our position as the leader in global commerce.” “I fully expect that this huge re-investment in our nation’s infrastructure will provide huge opportunities for our own Hawai’i to upgrade and modernize our own transportation and water infrastructure which is literally crumbling in too many places.” This year the House allowed for Member Designated Project (MDP) requests by individual Members for specific projects and purposes in their district’s communities. For this particular measure, these requests may only be directed to government transportation agencies. They must have demonstrated local support, and they are subject to audit by the independent Government Accountability Office. Finally, all Members must publicly disclose their requests and sign required ethics certifications. Here are Case’s disclosures: https://case.house.gov/media/funding-disclosures.htm. Case sought $20 million in four MDP requests, and all four were included in the INVEST in America Act. They are: · $3,699,200 - Bus and Handi-Van Acquisition Program (Battery Electric Buses; Electrification of RT 40 from Ala Moana to Makaha) · $4,000,000 - Hawai‘i Recreational Trails Program (Hawai‘i Integrated Trail System) · $6,150,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=577 | Case and Kahele Announce $1.18 Million In Federal Grant Awards To 12 Native Hawaiian Organizations | 2021-06-10 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=26 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) and U.S. Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02) today announced that 12 Native Hawaiian programs based In Hawai’i have been awarded grants totaling $1,181,486 to help preserve the indigenous history, heritage and culture of Hawaiʻi. The grants are administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Institute), an independent federal agency, through its Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program. The Institute’s mission is to advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations. The Institute is the primary source of federal support for the country’s libraries and museums. “The awardees include the Hawaiʻi state government, ʻIolani Palace, our country’s only royal palace, Kawaiaha‘o Church and other organizations whose programs seek to preserve our island heritage through exhibitions, educational services and programming, professional development and the stewardship of invaluable and often endangered collections,” said Case, a member of the House Natural Resources Committee and its Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States to include Native Hawaiians. “These grants match and forward my own efforts, through my House Appropriations Committee and otherwise, to apply advanced digitization and other technologies to the preservation of records of our indigenous people.” “If our history is forgotten, Native Hawaiian culture will cease to exist,” said Kahele. “Securing these grants to preserve and celebrate indigenous heritage is critical to the identity of native communities across the nation. I look forward to seeing these funds directly benefit our cultural museums and programs to further the knowledge of our keiki for generations to come.” Case and Kahele also noted that the 12 Hawai’i grant recipients were among just 26 awardees nationwide. The Hawaiʻi awards represent over 50% of the $2.2 million total grants awarded this year by the Institute. The 12 awardees and their awards include: Program: … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=575 | University of Hawaii To Receive $210 Million For Federal Cooperative Institute For Oceanic And Atmospheric Research | 2021-06-01 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=26 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded the University of Hawai‘i $210 million to create and fund a new Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (CIMAR). According to NOAA, a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce charged with understanding and protecting our natural world: “The mission of the Institute is to conduct research and disseminate knowledge necessary for understanding and predicting environmental change in the Indo-Pacific region, for conserving and managing coastal and marine resources in the Hawaiian Islands and the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands, and for meeting the country’s economic, social and environmental needs in the region.” “As a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Science and Justice with jurisdiction over NOAA, I welcome this award, which recognizes and builds on Hawaii’s strengths, from our premier scientists to our NOAA research ships and Mauna Loa Observatory and more,” said Case. “CIMAR will only amplify our world-class position in all things relating to our oceans and our atmosphere at such a critical time for our world.” “The award also further highlight the role the University of Hawai‘i plays in our local economy, as summarized in the recent report by the University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization. That report showed that the 10-campus university system had a $3.6 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2020.” “The University of Hawai‘i has been a magnet in drawing millions in federal dollars to the state, while also generating high-paying jobs and critical research and building the workforce necessary to diversify our economy.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=574 | Case, Womack, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Restore Access Federal Benefits for COFA Citizens Legally Present in the United States | 2021-05-28 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=26 | scraper | Representative Ed Case (D-Hawaii), Representative Steve Womack (R-Ark.) and Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to restore access to a range of federal benefits for citizens of the Freely Associated States of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau who reside in the United States. Under the Compacts of Free Association (COFA), national security agreements critical to safeguarding American interests in the Indo-Pacific region, citizens of the Freely Associated States are entitled to live, study, and work in the United States without a visa and access certain public benefits. However, the 1996 welfare reform law prevented COFA citizens from accessing most federal benefits available to other legal resident non-citizens present in the United States. If enacted, this legislation would restore access to these benefits for COFA citizens and assist states that have traditionally stepped in to provide assistance to the COFA community in the absence of federal aid. “It is fundamentally unfair for our federal government to ignore its obligations under the Compacts of Free Association that are national in interest and scope and then impose the responsibility for providing basic services to FAS citizens on state and territorial governments,” Congressman Case said. “Our legislation would address this by requiring the federal government to extend to FAS citizens the same basic federal benefits provided to other legal permanent residents and thus pay for basic services that the states and territories are now forced to provide themselves.” Case continued: “There is also no reason that federal law should distinguish between FAS citizens and other legal resident non-citizens in eligibility for these key social safety net federal programs. FAS citizens are important members of our communities that contribute to our economies and deserve the same support from our federal government. The Compact Impact Fairness Act, which I first … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=571 | U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.7 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Support Regional Economic Growth in Hawaii | 2021-05-20 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=26 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.7 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, to strengthen, expand, and scale its work supporting entrepreneurship and job creation. This EDA grant will be matched with $813,068 in local funds. “Supporting our nation’s job-creating innovators and entrepreneurs is a major focus for the Biden Administration,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. “This EDA investment in the University of Hawaii will support collaboration between academia and business to advance entrepreneurial and workforce development efforts, creating opportunities that positively impact Hawaii’s economy.” “The Economic Development Administration is working to support communities across the nation as they develop strategies to mitigate economic hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic,” said Dennis Alvord, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. “This grant will allow the University of Hawaii to strengthen and expand its Innovation Impact Challenge by implementing a strategic commercialization and workforce development pipeline based on Hawaii innovations, and by developing programs that support small business and provide training for well-paying, quality jobs.” “This EDA grant recognizes the importance of the University of Hawaii's efforts to diversify the local economy through its growing slate of innovation, entrepreneurship and workforce development programs,” said Governor David Ige. “We’re grateful for the EDA’s continued partnership in reviving the state’s economy and strengthening our communities.” “Through the UH’s Innovation Impact Challenge program, UH professors help develop a local workforce driving cutting-edge solutions to Hawaii’s most pressing challenges,” said Senator Brian Schatz. “This EDA grant will increase UH’s capacity for that work, to help Hawaii recover from the COVID-19 c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=564 | U.S. House Again Passes Case Initiative Toward First National Forest For Hawai‘i | 2021-05-12 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=26 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) announced today that the U.S. House has once again passed his National Forest study measure that calls on the United States Forest Service (USFS) to engage communities in the State of Hawai’i in a study to identify suitable parcels to be incorporated into a National Forest. The measure now goes to the Senate for its consideration. Case obtained passage of a similar measure in late 2020 but the Senate did not act before expiration of the prior 116th Congress. “My measure would direct the necessary first step in the establishment of a National Forest in Hawai’i,” said Case, a member of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee and of its Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, in remarks to the full House on passage. “Despite having some of the most unique and endangered forest lands in the country, Hawai‘i is one of the only a handful of states nationwide without a National Forest. Establishing a National Forest in Hawai‘i would support tropical forest conservation and research throughout the Hawaiian Islands, and provide appropriate recreational, cultural and commercial opportunities in Hawai‘i.” “The study authorized by the bill would take steps to correct this oversight. It would consider how a Hawai‘i National Forest could contribute to the conservation of this biodiversity not found elsewhere in the National Forest System, while supporting the research mission of the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.” Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02), who co-introduced the legislation, said: “The establishment of the Hawaiʻi National Forest Study is the first step to creating a National Forest System in Hawaiʻi. This legislation would help ensure the preservation of our State’s natural beauty and resources for generations to come. I thank Congressman Case for his work on the House Natural Resources Committee and look forward to our continued collaboration to protect Hawaiʻi’s land and natural resources.” In his further floor remarks, Case add… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=563 | Case Announces More than $97 Million to Hawai‘i Schools of Higher Education | 2021-05-11 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=26 | scraper | (Washington, DC) - Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced the release of $97,587,634 million today from the U.S. Department of Education to several schools of higher education throughout the State of Hawai‘i. The funding is part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, Congress’ third major COVID-19 emergency assistance package enacted in March 2021. The Plan provided $36 billion for nearly 3,500 public and private, non-profit colleges and universities nationwide to help them cope with the severe fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to safely service their students. “At least half of the funding each school receives will be distributed in the form of emergency cash assistance grants to students who are facing hunger, homelessness and other hardship,” said Case. “While schools of higher education are struggling to balance their budgets while also continuing to meet the needs of their students, the funding provided to these institutions from the American Rescue Plan is an investment that will help secure the future of these schools and, at the same time, provide for struggling students with urgent relief that will help them stay on track and complete their education,” said Case. The colleges and universities receiving funding from the American Rescue Plan can be found here. Those in Hawai‘i’s First Congressional District include: · Chaminade University $4,623,260 · University of Hawai‘i – Mānoa $31,293,770 · Honolulu Community College $4,478,579 · Kapi‘olani Community College $7,638,010 · Leeward Community College $8,139,775 · UH West O‘ahu $5,188,409 · Pacific Rim Christian University $467,480 · Hawai‘i Pacific University $6,104,148 Note: also receiving funding: Brigham Young University, University of Hawai‘i – Hilo, Kaua‘i Community College, University of Hawai‘i – Maui College, Windward Community College and Hawai‘i Community College in Hilo. These are schools in Hawai‘i’s Second Congressional District. Case said students at these institutions should contact their administrators … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=560 | Case Joins Fellow Co-Chairs of Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus in Reintroducing Bipartisan Expanded Blue Pacific Act For Long-Term Coordinated United States Policy In The Pacific Islands Region | 2021-05-04 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=26 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (D-HI), Co-Chair and co-founder in the 116th Congress of the first-ever Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus, joined by Representatives and fellow Caucus Co-Chairs Don Young (R-AK), Ami Bera (D-CA) and Brad Sherman (D-CA), has reintroduced an expanded Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific, or BLUE Pacific, Act. First introduced by Case and fellow colleagues last Congress, the BLUE Pacific Act would establish a comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy across the Pacific Islands region that: Expands U.S. diplomatic and development presence in the Pacific Islands; Increases U.S. security cooperation and assistance to address regional maritime security, transnational crime and law enforcement issues, including Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing; Deepens and diversifies bilateral and multilateral trade between the U.S. and the region and invests in trade capacity building programs for the region; Supports regional economic and social development in areas of public health, education, infrastructure, climate change resilience and adaptation, and more; Builds on existing regional institutions and frameworks, including efforts of like-minded allies and partners of the United States; Promotes shared values like press freedom and gender equality; and Strengthens people-to-people relationships and civil society. The new BLUE Pacific Act includes numerous improvements to reflect new developments, priorities and considerations. It also includes proposed authorizations of almost $1 billion total in U.S. assistance for the Pacific Islands region over the next five fiscal years. Case and fellow colleagues founded the bi-partisan Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus in 2019 to promote greater understanding of and engagement with the Pacific Islands both within Congress and throughout the country and region. “Over the past decade, the Pacific Islands have boldly pursued regionalism and cooperation to address the most pressing challenges they face, inclu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=541 | Statement By Congressman Case Following President Biden's Address Tonight To a Joint Session of Congress | 2021-04-28 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=26 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) - Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) issued the following statement after tonight’s address by President Joseph Biden to a joint session of the United States Congress: “President Biden delivered a strong speech which spoke directly and candidly not only to all Americans but to our world. “In Congress we are already deeply engaged with the ambitious agenda he laid out, and I agree with him that there is a pragmatic, results-oriented path forward to achieve our mutual goals. “But aside from those proposals, what especially resonated for me was his beginning, when he asked us to choose hope over fear, and his ending, when he said that our democracy is on the line, the whole world is watching, and we must not fail. “In so many words, he asked us all to regain faith in our government, in our democracy, in ourselves, that we can and will do just that.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=471 | Congressman Case Announces Funeral Assistance for Those in Hawaii Who Have Lost Loved Ones to COVID-19 | 2021-04-15 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=26 | scraper | (Washington, DC) - Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has begun accepting applications for funeral assistance for those in Hawai‘i who’ve lost loved ones to COVID-19. “While no amount of money can heal the loss of a loved one, this grant program can help ease the financial strain on those who’ve suffered so much from COVID-19,” said Case. The funeral assistance program was included in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan enacted by Congress and signed into law last month by President Biden. Details of the funeral assistance program are as follows: · Those who paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020, for an individual whose death may have been caused by or was likely the result of COVID-19 can apply for up to $9,000 of assistance per funeral through FEMA’s dedicated call center at 844-684-6333; TTY 800-462-7585, Monday-Friday, 9 AM ET - 9 PM ET. No online applications will be accepted. Who Can Apply for Assistance? · You may qualify if: You are a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020, and the funeral expenses were for an individual whose death in the United States, territories or the District of Columbia, may have been caused by or was likely the result of COVID-19. · Individuals may apply for assistance for multiple funerals. How Can One Apply? · FEMA’s dedicated call center at 844-684-6333; TTY 800-462-7585, Monday-Friday, 9 AM ET - 9 PM ET. No online applications will be accepted. Multilingual services will be available. What Information do Applicants Need to Provide? The applicant responsible for COVID-19 funeral expenses will need to provide the following information below when they call FEMA to register for assistance. FEMA recommends gathering this information ahead of the application process. · Social Security number for the applicant and the deceased individual · Date of birth for the applicant and the deceased individual · Current mailing address for th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=468 | Case Joins the Bipartisan U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus | 2021-04-09 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=27 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) today announced that he has joined the U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. Representatives committed to forging nonpartisan solutions on key national issues. “In our deeply divided and polarized country, it is more critical than ever that we move past the politics of all-or-nothing and forge a better path to just plain solving problems and delivering solutions for all Americans,” said Case. “The Problem Solvers Caucus offers that path, starting with open and civil debate on the most difficult issues of our time, and on through to mainstream solutions that will earn the lasting support of most Americans.” In his first action with the Caucus, Congressman Case will join a Caucus delegation to the US-Mexico border this weekend for a first-hand review of the ongoing surge of migrants and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s response. The Caucus is addressing comprehensive immigration reform including border security. The Problem Solvers Caucus is a coalition of 58 Members of the U.S. House, equally divided between Democrats and Republicans, united in the pursuit of commonsense solutions to many of our country’s toughest challenges. In the 115th and 116th Congresses, the Caucus worked towards bipartisan solutions on a broad range of issues, including COVID-19, infrastructure, health care, immigration, criminal justice reform and gun violence reduction. In the current 17th Congress, the Caucus continues on these and other difficult issues including energy, election security, climate change and broadband development in addition to immigration. “In our democracy, partisan debate and disagreement will always have a place and there will always be times for decisions supported by the majority and opposed by the minority”, said Case. “But that cannot be the rule governing each and every issue we face, with no room left even for constructive discussion and solutions that meld the best of diverse views. I’m truly looking forwa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=441 | Kahele, Case Pursue National Heritage Sites For Hawai‘i | 2021-03-16 | 2021 | 2021-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=27 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Hawaiʻi’s U.S. House delegation today jointly introduced two measures to pursue creation of the first National Heritage Areas (NHA) in the State of Hawaiʻi. Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02), joined by Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), is calling for a feasibility study to determine whether the South Kona coastline on the Island of Hawaiʻi should be designated as an NHA, while Case, joined by Kahele, is reintroducing his measure from the just-concluded 116th Congress for a similar designation for Kaʻena Point on the Island of Oʻahu. Since the designation of the nation’s first National Heritage Area in 1984, there are now 55 NHAs nationally but none in the state of Hawaiʻi. Kahele’s measure focuses on the coastal area between Ka Lae and Honomalino Bay, along miles of mostly pristine coastline. The area is host to some of the richest and most well-preserved cultural aspects of Hawaiʻi’s history along with invaluable and unique environmental and natural resources. “The South Kona coastline has some of the most unique historical, cultural, and archaeological features on the planet,” said Kahele. “This bill can ensure the conservation and preservation of this area in its current natural state and begin the federal process of a National Heritage Area designation.” “The South Kona coastline still retains so much of the unique cultural, historical and physical essence of the real Hawaiʻi,” said Case, a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources with jurisdiction over NHAs. “It holds a special place in my heart from my own small kid times there and fully needs and deserves the assistance of an NHA.” Case’s measure focuses on the undeveloped area of Kaʻena Point on the west end of Oʻahu from Makua to Waialua. It is the site of the last intact sand dune ecosystem in Hawaiʻi and is said to be named after a sibling of the Hawaiian goddess Pele. Kaʻena Point also includes a leina ka ‘uhane, an important recognized cultural site that, according to some Hawaiian traditions, is where the souls of the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:33:37Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=438 | $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan COVID-19 Relief Bill Wins Final Approval By Congress | 2021-03-10 | 2021 | 2021-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=27 | scraper | (Washington,DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) joined a majority of his colleagues today in voting for final passage of the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion measure to deliver further federal emergency assistance to confront the ongoing health, economic and social crisis of COVID-19. “This bill, the eighth bill the House has passed with my support since the onset of COVID-19, is the critically-needed next effort by Congress to deliver assistance to so many still-critical needs throughout our country,” said Case. "This measure targets further assistance to our most dire needs: boosting production and distribution of the vaccines approved to fight the spread of the virus; extending unemployment benefits for our workers who are still without a job; making further direct stimulus payments to individuals and families in need; helping our small businesses and especially-impacted industries; and aiding in the safe reopening of our schools. “This measure as passed by Congress also provides additional direct funding to our state and county governments whose budgets have taken a severe hit from the loss of revenue due to the shutdowns triggered by the pandemic. "Since the tragic onset of COVID-19, I have worked to pass emergency assistance through our $2.2 trillion CARES Act last March, our $900 billion act last December, and now this $1.9 trillion package. I have also worked to assure that a fair share of this emergency assistance is actually received and applied to so many critical needs back home. “So far Hawai‘i has received some $11 billion from various federal COVID relief bills and is expected to receive over $3 billion from our December package. This measure will add billions more to assist governments, businesses, workers, communities, and families across Hawai‘i as we continue to weather the crisis. “I expect President Biden will sign the measure in the next few days to ensure the continuation of our existing emergency benefits that were previously set to expire by mid-March. Upon approval by the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:33:37Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=437 | U.S. House Passes Major Government Reform Measure | 2021-03-03 | 2021 | 2021-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=27 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) announced today that his amendment to strengthen mail-in balloting was included in the landmark H.R. 1 “For the People” measure that he co-introduced this year and once again passed the full U.S. House of Representatives. In remarks to the full House, Case said: “Our ‘For the People Act’ is a truly revolutionary bill that will implement many of the most critical government reform efforts we need to get government working for the people again, such as fighting voter suppression, simplifying voting, promoting election security, curbing special interest and dark money in politics, incentivizing smaller and broader donations, increasing transparency and fortifying ethics laws.” “In my Hawai‘i, which performed its first universal vote-by-mail election in the 2020 primary elections, vote-by-mail increased election accessibility across-the-board, especially for our kūpuna (elders) and those in underserved communities for whom in-person voting is problematic, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Hawaii’s most recent primary election resulted in the highest voter turnout percentage for a primary election in our state’s history, and more people voted in Hawaii’s general election than ever before. “We demonstrated to ourselves and the rest of the country that we can hold an all-mail election with virtually no fraud claims or disputed election results.” “Despite Hawaii’s success, I am sure we can do even better, and there are best practices that can be shared amongst the states across our nation to encourage the even more widespread adoption of vote-by-mail,” said Case. “Thus, my amendment simply directs the Election Assistance Commission to conduct a study on vote-by-mail efforts in 2020 elections and develop recommendations to help states better administer their elections in the future.” Case added: “this is what drove me to re-enter government when I campaigned for a return to Congress in 2018, and there was no other issue out on the campaign trail across my dist… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:33:37Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=431 | U.S. House Passes $1.9 Trillion Federal Funding Bill | 2021-02-26 | 2021 | 2021-02 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=27 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) joined a majority of his colleagues tonight in supporting U.S. House of Representatives passage of a $1.9 trillion measure to deliver further federal emergency assistance to confront the ongoing health, economic and social crisis of COVID-19. “This bill, the eighth bill the House has passed with my support since the onset of COVID-19, is the critically-needed next effort by Congress to deliver assistance to so many still-critical needs throughout our country,” said Case. "This measure targets further assistance to our most dire needs: boosting production and distribution of the vaccines approved to fight the spread of the virus; extending unemployment benefits for our workers who are still without a job; making further direct stimulus payments to individuals and families in need; helping our small businesses and especially-impacted industries; and aiding in the safe reopening of our schools. “This measure as passed by the House also provides additional direct funding to our state and county governments whose budgets have taken a severe hit from the loss of revenue due to the shutdowns triggered by the pandemic. "Since the tragic onset of COVID-19, I have worked to pass emergency assistance through our $2.2 trillion CARES Act last March, our $900 billion act last December, and now this $1.9 trillion package. I have also worked to assure that a fair share of this emergency assistance is actually received and applied to so many critical needs back home. “So far Hawai‘i has received some $11 billion from various federal COVID relief bills and is expected to receive over $3 billion from our December package. This measure will add billions more to assist governments, businesses, workers, communities, and families across Hawai‘i as we continue to weather the crisis. “I sincerely hope that the U.S. Senate now passes our measure and sends it to President Biden for signature as soon as possible and in any event by mid-March, when some of our existing emergency benef… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:26:35Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=427 | Case Earns 100% Ranking By Key National Environmental Organization | 2021-02-18 | 2021 | 2021-02 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=27 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – One of the country’s leading environmental watchdog organizations today released its 2020 National Environmental Scorecard and gave U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) its top ranking of 100%. The League of Conservation Voters (LCV), whose motto is “Our Earth Is Worth Fighting For,” ranked Case’s record last year on key national initiatives to achieve climate action, environmental justice, clean air and water, a clean energy future and public and sacred resources protection. “I truly treasure this recognition by the LCV of my record on this most basic of obligations, not just for my Hawai‘i but for our country and world,” said Case, who served in the 116th Congress (2019-2021) as a member of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources with jurisdiction over national environmental policy. Case also cited specific areas of focus, including: · As a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government, he advanced appropriations of $5.45 billion for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including increased funding for the agency’s research and conservation work in our oceans, as well as world-leading climate change research at Mauna Loa Observatory; · He secured the inclusion of two measures he introduced, H.R. 3384, the Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act, and H.R. 6738, the Coral Reef Reauthorization Act of 2020, in the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis’ comprehensive report and recommendations; · He introduced the Hawai‘i Invasive Species Act (and re-introduced it this year) to protect the state’s unique ecosystems, natural resources and agricultural communities from the crippling effects of invasive species; · He partnered with his colleague Jared Huffman (CA-2), the Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans and Wildlife on which Case also served, to conduct a national listening session on changes to our nation’s primary federal fisheries law, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, inclu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:26:35Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=425 | Congressman Case On His Vote on Feb. 3, 2021 on House Concurrent Resolution 11 | 2021-02-10 | 2021 | 2021-02 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=27 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) - First, I fully support further specific targeted additional COVID-19 emergency assistance up to the $1.9 trillion requested by President Biden, just as I voted for every COVID-19 assistance bill brought before and passed by the full U.S. House during the just-concluded 116th Congress, including the following: · I voted for the first COVID-19 measure in early-March of 2020, which immediately provided $8.3 billion of supplemental funding to rapidly accelerate the development of a vaccine against COVID-19, get dramatically more test kits out into our communities and provide aid to state and local governments and providers, where most of our front-line efforts are occurring. · In mid-March, I voted for the second measure, the roughly $200-300 billion Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which sought to address the severe impacts of COVID-19 on the personal health, safety and financial security of Americans. It supported paid sick leave in small businesses, ensured free coronavirus testing, support stronger unemployment benefits, expanded food assistance for vulnerable children and families, protected front-line health workers and delivered additional funding to states for the ongoing economic consequences of the pandemic. · I voted for the $2.1 trillion CARES Act in late-March, which fully focused on meeting the health, economic social crisis head-on. This measure provided $1,200 direct payment to most Americans, created the Paycheck Protection Program, which helped more than 24,000 small businesses in Hawai‘i, provided state and local governments in Hawai‘i with $1.25 billion to address local needs and provided enhanced unemployment benefits for those who were out of work. · In April, I voted for the $484 billion Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which provided an additional $320 billion to the Paycheck Protection program and provided more funding for hospitals and testing for COVID-19. · I voted for the $3 trillion HEROES Act in May, which was not taken up by the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:26:35Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=416 | Case Pursues Strict Regulation of Unsafe and Disruptive Commercial Air Tour Operations | 2021-01-21 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=27 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) today re-introduced his Safe and Quiet Skies Act, a measure he first introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 116th Congress (2019-2021), to impose strict safety and community disruption regulations on commercial air tour operations to include helicopters and small planes. “In 2019 alone, there were 17 sightseeing tour flight and skydiving accidents nationwide with 37 tragic deaths from six of those crashes,” said Case in formal remarks submitted for the U.S. House record with his bill introduction. “In my Hawai‘i alone, we saw three dead in the crash of a commercial air tour helicopter into a residential neighborhood, eleven more dead in the crash of a commercial skydiving plane, and then seven more dead in a commercial air tour helicopter crash in a remote mountain region. “Many other areas of the country have been equally impacted, especially those with high commercial usage, more dense populations, valuable natural resources, significant defense installations and other factors.” Case continued: “These tragedies occurred amidst a rapid increase in commercial helicopter and small plane overflights including residential, commercial and industrial neighborhoods, cemeteries and memorials, land and marine parks and other recreation areas, and sensitive military installations. These have disrupted whole communities with excessive noise and other impacts, destroyed the peace and sanctity of special places, increased risk to not only passengers but those on the ground, and weakened security and management of defense operations.” Case’s proposed law would direct the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has virtually exclusive jurisdiction over such aircraft, to adopt tighter safety recommendations long advanced by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB is responsible for reviewing the causes of aircraft accidents and making recommendations to improve operations safety, but the FAA is responsible for acting o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:19:43Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=414 | CASE STATEMENT ON TODAY'S INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS | 2021-01-20 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=27 | scraper | (Washington, DC) - Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) made this statement following his attendance at today’s inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the United States Capitol: “Today, our 46th President called on all Americans to help ‘restore the soul and secure the future of our country’. “So needed, so appropriate in this difficult time of crisis and division, especially just two weeks after a violent assault on the very foundations of our democracy. “Each of the 59 Inaugurations in our history has been far more than an event. It is a renewal of our vows to our country and to each other, a beacon to the rest of our world of what is possible. “For me, bearing personal witness for those I represent to this peaceful transition of power we have honored for centuries, it was a day of mixed emotions. “Sadness that deep division and polarization had driven us to celebrate our traditions behind fences, barbed wire and troops. “But ultimately profound appreciation, respect and pride in our country, our institutions and our democracy. “And a renewed commitment to reach out and listen to, understand and include all voices. “Inaugurations are new beginnings, and that of President Biden and Vice President Harris is uniquely so. “We cannot squander this one and, with mutual effort, we won’t.” ### Copy of the President's inaugural speech is found in files | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:19:43Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=412 | Case Re-Introduces Bills to Attack Key Driver of Hawai’i’s High Cost of Living | 2021-01-14 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=27 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) - Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) re-introduced three bills in Congress to reform the century-old Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (commonly referred to as the “Jones Act”), which is widely credited with artificially inflating the cost of shipping goods to Hawai’i. “These three bills are meant to end a century of monopolistic closed market domestic cargo shipping to and from my isolated home state of Hawai‘i as well as the other island and separated jurisdictions of our country that lie outside the continental United States,” said Case. “The bills aim directly at one of the key drivers of our astronomically high cost of living in Hawai‘i and other similarly located jurisdictions.” Case continued: “Because the Jones Act severely limits the supply of shipping to and from our communities, it has allowed a very few companies to control our very lifeline to the outside world and as a result command shipping rates way higher than the rest of the world. “The Jones Act mandates that all cargo shipping between U.S. ports occur exclusively on U.S., not foreign, flagged vessels. Additionally, the law requires that these vessels are built in the U.S. and owned and crewed by U.S. citizens. Because Jones Act shipping has shrunken and international shipping has increased dramatically, especially in the last quarter-century, the Jones Act results in a very few carriers serving all domestic shipping needs. “And those few U.S. flag cargo lines that remain have maneuvered the Jones Act to develop virtual monopolies over domestic cargo shipping to, from and within our most isolated and exposed locales - our island and offshore states and territories – that have no alternative modes of transportation such as trucking or rail. “Hawai‘i is a classic example. Located almost 2,500 miles off the West Coast, we import well over 90 percent of our life necessities by ocean cargo. There are plenty of international cargo lines who could and would compete for a share of that market. Yet only two U.S. flag domestic cargo lines—Matson… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:19:43Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=410 | Case Votes to Impeach the President | 2021-01-13 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=28 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today voted with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach President Trump for inciting violence against the United States government. The single count of impeachment, approved by the House on a vote of 232-197, charged that President Trump incited the January 6th violent attack on the United States Capitol for the purpose of interfering with the U.S. Congress’ constitutional duty to certify the results of the 2020 Presidential election. It concluded that: “In all this, President Trump gravely endangered the security of the United States and the institutions of Government. He threatened the integrity of the democratic system, interfered with the peaceful transition of power, and imperiled a coequal branch of power. He therefore betrayed his trust as President, to the manifest injury of the people of the United States.” “I carefully reviewed the resolution of impeachment, evidence, historical precedents, debate in the House, and the view of my constituents,” said Case. “I concluded that the charges in the resolution were correct and that the extreme remedy of impeachment of the President was necessary and appropriate. “I further concluded that for me to vote otherwise under these circumstances would be in dereliction of my own oath to defend our Constitution, would approve intolerable conduct by our President, and would set a deeply damaging and unacceptable precedent for future Congresses and Presidents. “This is a deeply troubling and sad day and week for me. I take no pleasure in casting my second vote for impeachment of this President, but there was no other choice consistent with my duty. I can only recommit with all of my fellow citizens to finding our way through this dark chapter to a better way forward for our country.” The resolution of impeachment is now referred to the U.S. Senate, which must determine whether to convict or acquit the President of the specific charge of incitement. The vote to impeach follows passage l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:19:43Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=409 | Case Statement Urging Vice President Pence and Cabinet to Invoke 25th Amendment Toward Removal of President Trump from Office | 2021-01-07 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=28 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (D-HI) released this statement today on removal of President Trump from office: “The President’s recent actions, including his flagrant attempted subversion of our election process and his incitement of yesterday’s violent attack on our U.S. Capitol, cross any reasonable line into an assault on our very foundations. “They demonstrate that the President is an immediate danger to our democracy, our country and our citizens, justifying his removal from office for inability to discharge his duties under our Constitution. “That his Administration will end in thirteen days is no reason not to remove him now. The power of the Presidency is immense, and its continued abuse cannot be risked. And the precedent of acceding to such abuse cannot be accepted. “I urge Vice President Pence and the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to our Constitution, which provides an expedited procedure to remove the President for such disability. “I am also reviewing specific impeachment proposals if the 25th Amendment is not invoked.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:19:43Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=408 | Case Statement on Today's Violent Assault on the United States Capitol | 2021-01-06 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=28 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (D-HI), released this statement today on the violent assault on the United States Capitol during the joint session of Congress on confirming the results of the Electoral College on the election of President and Vice President of the United States: “My staff and I are ok, but many are hurt, and democracy is damaged,” said Case. “What a truly dark moment for our country, born of disrespect for our very foundations and institutions and incited by the highest levels of our leadership. “But I know this is not our America, and I know we will get through this dark time together. “And here in DC, on Capitol Hill, tonight or tomorrow or however long it takes, and regardless of what it takes, my colleagues and I will complete our constitutional duty and confirm the results of the Presidential election.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:19:43Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404 | Case Takes Oath Of Office For Another Term In The United States Congress | 2021-01-03 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=28 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (D-HI/First District) today joined his colleagues in the United States House of Representatives in taking his oath of office to serve in the 117th Congress (2021-2023). “Though this is my fifth oath as Hawaii’s U.S. Representative, never have I felt such a deep sense of obligation to our country to discharge my duties under our Constitution to the very best of my ability,” said Case, who also represented Hawaii’s First District in the just concluded 116th Congress (2019-2021) as well as Hawaii’s Second District in the 109th (2005-2007), 108th (2003-2005) and a portion of the 107th (2001-2003) Congresses. “And never have I felt that my contributions as a member of Hawaii’s congressional delegation were more critical to our Hawai’i. “Every Congress since our beginnings has brought its own share of challenges and opportunities, known and unknown, and that is so acutely the case with the 117th Congress. Despite all that we face, we can chart a better path forward starting today, and I will do my utmost in representing all of my constituents in making that happen. “In all this, I’m deeply honored and pleased that Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele has now officially joined me in representing the home we love in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Congressman Kahele is as well prepared as any incoming member of Hawaii’s congressional delegation in our history to discharge the responsibilities we have undertaken, and I expect the very best of him for our country and Hawai’i.” "I want to thank Congressman Ed Case for his mentorship in helping me prepare for the Opening Day of the 117th Congress,” said Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02). “His guidance and support over these last few months have been invaluable. He and his staff worked closely with me and my staff leading up to this important day. I look forward to working with him to help move Hawaiʻi forward in the years ahead.” Attachments: · Congressman Case on the floor of the U.S. House just after taking the official oat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:19:43Z |
| http://www.schatz.senate.gov/press-releases/following-calls-for-reform-from-schatz-key-provision-in-ndaa-to-begin-improving-1033-program-becomes-law | Following Calls For Reform From Schatz, Key Provision In NDAA To Begin Improving 1033 Program Becomes Law | 2021-01-01 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | HI | Brian Schatz | S001194 | www.schatz.senate.gov | legacy | Following Calls For Reform From Schatz, Key Provision In NDAA To Begin Improving 1033 Program Becomes Law Schatz Forced Bipartisan Vote On Amendments To Reform 1033 Program Despite Republican Objections; NDAA Enacted Into Law Following A Veto Override From Congress Friday, January 1, 2021 WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate today voted to override the president's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including key reforms to the Department of Defense's 1033 program, which authorizes the federal transfer of military equipment to state and local law enforcement agencies. The adoption of the provision follows legislation and calls from U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) to stop police militarization and reform the 1033 program. Schatz first introduced bipartisan legislation to reform the program in May 2015. These reforms will help take weapons of war including bayonets and grenades out of our communities, said Senator Schatz. This is an essential step forward in demilitarizing our police departments. Senator Schatz forced a series of votes on the Senate floor in July during its consideration of the annual defense authorization bill. The final provision will restrict the transfer of bayonets, grenades, weaponized tracked combat vehicles, and weaponized drones. It will also require law enforcement agencies that receive 1033 equipment to certify that their police officers receive annual training on respect for the rights of citizens under the Constitution and de-escalation of force. Reports have shown that police militarization fails to reduce rates of violent crime or change the number of officers assaulted or killed. Instead, arming police departments with military equipment has led to an increase in officer-involved shootings and civilian deaths. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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