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| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2304 | Case Announces Class of 2024 Service Academy Nominations | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=11 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) - U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced his 2024 nominations to four of our nation’s service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point/Army); U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis/Navy); U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point). “I take my responsibility to nominate deserving applicants from my district to our legendary service academies very seriously, and personally interviewed most of my applicants before making my decisions,” said Case. “I was truly impressed with the applicants, and it was very encouraging and rewarding to have spent time with our next generation of military leaders.” Case named the following nominees to four service academies: United States Air Force Academy Joseph Barroga (Moanalua) Alex Chounramany (Kalani) Ryan Cochling (Moanalua) Keegan Distelzweig (Radford) Michael Hayslett (Radford) Maulama Kimata (Punahou) Samuel Lorge (Kaiser) Corin Matsuzaki (Punahou) Thomas Pak (Aiea) Lucas Webb (Radford) United States Military Academy at West Point Ian Ahn (Punahou) Fallon Barretto (Kamehameha) Kaili Bellisle (Radford) Charlotte Campbell (Punahou) Jace Furuto (Iolani) Tyler Ishikawa (Mililani) Yukari Kobayashi (Waipahu) Avery Morano (St. Louis) Thomas Wahl (Campbell) Mayhem Woolsey (Kapolei) United States Naval Academy Kaili Bellisle (Radford) Alex Chounramany (Kalani) Alexia Cramer (Mililani) Caleb Emery (Radford) Luke Mamiya (Punahou) Thomas Pak (Aiea) Enoch Pangaribuan (Myron B. Thompson) Mia Patton (Iolani) Katherine Philpott (Hawai’i Prep Academy; resident 1st District) Camryn Smith (Radford) United States Merchant Marine Academy Joseph Barroga (Moanalua) Boris Dimitrov (Radford) Avery Morano (St. Louis) Thomas Pak (Aiea) Blayne Shiraki (Punahou) For the Class of 2024, Case selected 35 applicants from five private schools, nine public schools, and one charter school. Members of Congress are authorized by law to nominate candidates to the four United States Service Aca… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2308 | Case Calls For Restrictions On Importing Ornamental Reef Fish and Coral Species Collected By Destructive Practices Into The United States | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=11 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) has introduced into Congress proposed federal legislation to protect the world’s fragile coral reef ecosystems by restricting international imports of protected ornamental reef fish and coral species collected through destructive practices. Case’s H.R. 6447, the Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms (NEMO) Act, comes as the Hawaii State Board of Land and Natural Resources meets today to consider further restrictions on the taking of certain reef fish. The meeting follows a recent study here showing that overfishing of certain species such as convict tang or manini can undermine the health of coral reefs. “Our oceans are indispensable to life on our planet, not only to our global environment but to the billions that are directly or indirectly reliant on its resources,” said Case. “Our oceans in turn rely on the health and diversity of our coral reefs, some of our most diverse ecosystems, with nearly 25 percent of the ocean’s fish dependent on coral reefs for shelter, food and reproduction. And our coral reefs are interdependent with healthy, diverse and sustainable marine flora and fauna." Case said his act would do so by prohibiting the import into our country of protected reef species taken using unsustainable or destructive practices. “Among these are prized ornamental reef fish and coral species highly valued by collectors. While it is possible to collect them at sustainable levels which do not harm the coral reef or broader marine ecosystem, high demand leads too often to unsustainable and destructive collection practices such as overcollection of species overall, overcollection of younger specimens, collection through reef- dredging, gill nets, explosives or poison and harm to specimens leading to excessive deaths in transit. “Most of the collection occurs internationally where most of our world’s coral reefs are found, in countries, such as in Southeast Asia, which do not have strong regulation or enforcement regimens again… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2309 | Case Calls For Restrictions On Importing Ornamental Reef Fish and Coral Species Collected By Destructive Practices Into The United States | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=11 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) has introduced into Congress proposed federal legislation to protect the world’s fragile coral reef ecosystems by restricting international imports of protected ornamental reef fish and coral species collected through destructive practices. Case’s H.R. 6447, the Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms (NEMO) Act, comes as the Hawaii State Board of Land and Natural Resources meets today to consider further restrictions on the taking of certain reef fish. The meeting follows a recent study here showing that overfishing of certain species such as convict tang or manini can undermine the health of coral reefs. “Our oceans are indispensable to life on our planet, not only to our global environment but to the billions that are directly or indirectly reliant on its resources,” said Case. “Our oceans in turn rely on the health and diversity of our coral reefs, some of our most diverse ecosystems, with nearly 25 percent of the ocean’s fish dependent on coral reefs for shelter, food and reproduction. And our coral reefs are interdependent with healthy, diverse and sustainable marine flora and fauna." Case said his act would do so by prohibiting the import into our country of protected reef species taken using unsustainable or destructive practices. “Among these are prized ornamental reef fish and coral species highly valued by collectors. While it is possible to collect them at sustainable levels which do not harm the coral reef or broader marine ecosystem, high demand leads too often to unsustainable and destructive collection practices such as overcollection of species overall, overcollection of younger specimens, collection through reef- dredging, gill nets, explosives or poison and harm to specimens leading to excessive deaths in transit. “Most of the collection occurs internationally where most of our world’s coral reefs are found, in countries, such as in Southeast Asia, which do not have strong regulation or enforcement regimens agai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2303 | U.S. House Passes Annual Defense Bill Authorizing $1.7 Billion In Construction Projects For Hawai‘i | 2023-12-14 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=11 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) announced that the full U.S. House has approved the $886 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including his priorities on strengthening America’s national security interests in the Indo-Pacific, boosting Hawaii’s economy and continuing to improve the relationship between the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the local community. “The 2024 NDAA authorizes another $1.7 billion in construction projects in Hawai‘i that will boost both our national defense preparedness and local economy,” said Case, a member of the House Committee on Appropriations and of its Subcommittee on Defense. “The bill also advances Hawaii’s critical role in our country’s efforts to increase our presence throughout the Indo-Pacific. It further includes several provisions which I authored and advanced that require the DoD to strengthen communications and partnerships with, and support to, our local community at a critical juncture for our military-civilian relationship.” · Requiring the Secretary of Defense to (1) review federal programs and services available to individuals exposed to petroleum and submit a report on impacted individuals from the Red Hill fuel contamination and (2) assess the feasibility of an epidemiological study or studies to assess outcomes for individuals impacted by the Red Hill incident. These efforts will support ongoing work to establish a registry for those impacted by the fuel leak. This provision is based on legislation authored and introduced by Senator Brian Schatz and Congressman Case that was also cosponsored by Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Congresswoman Jill Tokuda. · Directing the military to issue a report on efforts to renew training land leases in the State of Hawai‘i. The bill includes a related provision sponsored by Congresswoman Jill Tokuda to create a senior official responsible for coordinating lease negotiations between the services and the State of Hawai‘i. · Amending DoD’s Readiness … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2302 | Case Announces 2023 Winners of Congressional App Challenge | 2023-12-08 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=11 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced the winners of his 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Hawai‘i’s First Congressional District at a reception at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Kaka‘ako. “The Challenge is a great opportunity for our local students to focus their skills and creativity on developing, testing and analyzing new applications for real-world use,” said Case. “Congratulating the winners at the Sandbox, which is described as ‘Hawaii’s community hub to inspire creativity, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship’, will hopefully also open the students’ minds to possibilities beyond their imagination.” “And results of this year’s Challenge prove once again that they have the skill set, imagination and resolve to compete against the best of our young people nationwide in science, technology, engineering and math, along with the potential to lead the next generations of computer science and technology.” The winners for Hawaii’s First Congressional District: 1st Place – Jaylen Rabago of DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach, a public charter school Grade: 10 Instructor: Coach Cerina Livaudais App: SpeakSafe Video: https://vimeo.com/880351700?share=copy Summary, according to the creators: “My app, SpeakSafe, aims to bring awareness to women's safety and help them feel empowered and secure in their daily lives. The main feature of this app is the voice recording library. The voice recording library in SpeakSafe is designed to provide a sense of security by creating the illusion of an ongoing conversation, which can help deter potential attackers. Additionally, the 'panic' button enhances the app by instantly alerting loved ones of the user’s location when faced with dangerous situations. “What inspired me to create this app was the experiences of myself and my loved ones. As a woman, sometimes it feels unsafe to navigate certain situations or environments. Through conversations with people in my community, I realized that many women share similar concerns and fears. I wanted to develop an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-announces-district-wide-telephone-town-hall | Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces District-Wide Telephone Town Hall | 2023-12-07 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=8& | scraper | (Hawaiʻi)– Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will be holding a district-wide telephone town hall on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Rep. Tokuda will provide a 2023 wrap up, cover her work and priorities, provide a legislative update, and take questions from participants. Those who are interested in joining are encouraged to RSVP to be added to the event call list to receive a call when the event starts. If participants do not receive a call, they can call directly to the event by dialing (833) 946-1568. For more information and to RSVP, please visit the events section on Rep. Tokuda’s website at tokuda.house.gov or call (808) 746-6220. What: District-Wide Telephone Town Hall When: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 5:30pm to 6:30pm HST ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2290 | U.S. Congressman Ed Case's Statement On The Proposed Acquisition Of Hawaiian Airlines By Alaska Airlines | 2023-12-03 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=11 | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) made the following statement on the announcement today of the proposed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines: “My earliest memories include flying with my dad on Hawaiian Airlines from Hilo to the Big City. So, like all of us it is difficult to accept that this truly kamaʻāina company, such a deep part of the lives of generations of residents and visitors, may not continue as an independent and uniquely Hawaiian enterprise. But if this is going to and needs to happen to maintain Hawaiian’s contributions to our state, Alaska Airlines is a promising partner. “Its undertakings to continue the Hawaiian brand, employ the over 7,000 Hawai‘i ‘ohana that have served us so well, and sustain reliable, affordable and competitive inter-island and Hawai’i-outside world service are very welcome. “What matters, though, is that there are full, binding and transparent commitments to back up those words. That must be our focus in the upcoming federal and state review and approval processes and community discussions of this major change in our Hawai‘i fabric.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-delivers-second-maui-minute-floor-speech-honoring-first-responders | Rep. Tokuda Delivers Second “Maui Minute” Floor Speech Honoring First Responders | 2023-11-15 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=8& | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2023 Carly Sylva-Gabrielson, (202) 374-3738 Rep. Tokuda Delivers Second “Maui Minute” Floor Speech Honoring First Responders (Washington, D.C.) – Yesterday, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives to deliver her second “Maui Minute” floor speech. She spoke about the first responders involved with evacuating communities and keeping people safe from the devastating Maui wildfires. Rep. Tokuda plans to deliver a “Maui Minute” speech every week the House is in session to share the stories, the needs, and the hopes of the local people to make sure Congress and our country does not forget the collective responsibility it has to help Maui recover and rebuild. A video of Rep. Tokuda’s remarks can be viewed here. Rep. Tokuda’s remarks as entered into the record: Mr. Speaker, Today, I rise to recognize and extend a heartfelt “mahalo” to the brave first responders involved with evacuating communities and keeping our people safe from the devastating wildfires in Maui. From police and firefighters to emergency medical personnel and 911 operators, first responders have played an essential role in providing physical and emotional support to those grappling with the impacts of the fires. Yet, despite their important work in times of crisis, first responders often face their own barriers with seeking help and getting care for the trauma and other struggles they experience on the job. Like other survivors, many first responders in Maui also lost loved ones and homes to the fires but continued to serve and protect, while putting their own lives on the line. That’s why this week I introduced the Crisis Assistance and Resources in Emergencies, or “CARE,” for First Responders Act to increase access to mental health resources and services specific to the unique needs and experiences of first responders. First responders are always there for us when we need them most. We owe it to our first responders to get them the assistance they need to be well and to succ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/tokuda-fitzpatrick-balint-lamalfa-introduce-bipartisan-bill-increase-access | Tokuda, Fitzpatrick, Balint, LaMalfa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Mental Health Services for First Responders | 2023-11-14 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=8& | scraper | Washington, D.C - Today, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02), alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01, Becca Balint (VT-AL), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) introduced the Crisis Assistance and Resources in Emergencies (CARE) for First Responders Act, bipartisan legislation to provide specialized mental health, substance abuse, and crisis counseling services to first responders including law enforcement, firefighters, emergency response workers, and 9-1-1 operators. In the United States, there are roughly 4.6 million first responders serving in law enforcement, fire and rescue services, emergency management, and public works. First responders are usually the first on the scene to face challenging, dangerous, and draining situations. They are also among the first to reach out to disaster survivors and provide them with emotional and physical support. These duties, although essential to the entire community, are strenuous for first responders and with time put them at an increased risk of experiencing mental health issues. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 30 percent of first responders develop behavioral health conditions including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, as compared with 20 percent of the general population. Data from the National Violent Death Reporting System indicates that first responders made up 1 percent of all suicides from 2015 to 2017. When broken down by disciple, these first responder suicides occurred among law enforcement (58 percent), firefighters (21 percent), emergency medical services providers (18 percent), and public safety telecommunicators (2 percent). Unfortunately, there are a limited number of services and resources available specifically to address the mental health conditions of first responders. Often, first responders are directed to general mental health practitioners and counselors who may not understand the unique demands faced by first responders or the cultures in which they operate. The CARE for First Responders Act addresses th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-marks-three-month-anniversary-maui-fires-delivers-first-maui | Rep. Jill Tokuda Marks Three-Month Anniversary of Maui Fires, Delivers First “Maui Minute” Speech to U.S. House of Representatives | 2023-11-09 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=8& | scraper | Washington, D.C – Last night, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives to mark the three-month anniversary of the deadly Maui fires and to deliver her inaugural “Maui Minute” floor speech. Tokuda will deliver a “Maui Minute” speech every week the House is in session to share the stories, the needs, and the hopes of the people of Maui to make sure Congress and our country does not forget the collective responsibility it has to help Maui recover and rebuild. Tokuda’s remarks can also be viewed here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/heeding-call-hawaii-delegation-sba-announces-loan-deferments-maui-businesses | Heeding Call from Hawaii Delegation, SBA Announces Loan Deferments for Maui Businesses | 2023-11-03 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=8& | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – In response to a letter from the Hawaii Congressional delegation, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it is implementing a 6-month deferment period for Maui businesses impacted by the Hawaii wildfires. This deferment period covers principal and interest payments, as well as a pause on interest accrual, and includes all COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and any previous disaster loans that are still being repaid. “Thousands of people, businesses, and families were impacted by the wildfires on Maui,” said the delegation in a joint statement. “As our communities continue the recovery process, this deferment period will provide borrowers who have been impacted by the wildfires with additional time to determine next steps after the destruction. We are grateful the SBA has heeded our call and we’ll continue to support our families, businesses, and communities to ensure they have the federal assistance they need to begin rebuilding.” SBA will automatically place all COVID-19 EIDL and disaster loans for borrowers in Maui County that are still in repayment into deferment for 6 months. At the end of the deferment period, loan payments will return to the normal payment amount and interest accrual will resume on the outstanding principal balance. Borrowers still experiencing financial hardship at the end of the 6-month deferment period should contact SBA to discuss additional options, such as the Hardship Accommodation Plan for COVID-19 EIDL borrowers. Borrowers located in Hawaii, but outside of Maui County, can request a deferment of their payments and pause on interest accrual for 6 months due to financial hardship caused by the wildfires by submitting a request to their loan servicing center. Borrowers who are in Hawaii, but outside of Maui County, should request their deferment through the messaging feature in the MySBA Loan Portal. Eligible COVID-19 EIDL borrowers can also contact the COVID-19 EIDL Customer Service Center at 833-853-5638 or by email at COVIDEIDLSe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-delivers-remarks-honoring-former-hawaii-state-senator-sam-slom | Rep. Tokuda Delivers Remarks Honoring Former Hawaiʻi State Senator Sam Slom | 2023-11-03 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=8& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) delivered remarks honoring former Hawaiʻi State Senator Sam Slom, who will be celebrated and remembered this Sunday at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. Slom served in the Hawaiʻi State Senate for 20 years, from 1996 to 2016, serving as the only Republican member in the State Senate from 2010 to 2016. “I had the honor and privilege of serving alongside Sam. Yes, we disagreed on many things but more than not, we saw eye to eye. Especially when it came to lowering costs for working families and being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Sam was a statesman until the very end and given the partisan times that we find ourselves in, I truly miss my friend,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. A video of Rep. Tokuda’s remarks can be downloaded for media use here. Rep. Tokuda’s extended remarks as entered into the record: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of one of my favorite Republicans, my former colleague, my friend, the late Hawaii State Senator Sam Slom. For 20 years, Sam represented East Honolulu's 9th Senatorial District, and for almost half that time, he was the sole Republican member of the Hawaii Senate earning him the self-imposed nickname, "The Lone Ranger." As one of a handful, or the only, member of the minority party, Sam read every bill, every resolution, and defied time and space to try and get to every committee and vote. I had the honor and privilege of serving many years side by side Sam. Yes, we disagreed on many things, but more than not, we saw eye to eye. Especially on our commitment to lowering the cost of living for middle class working families and good fiscal stewards with taxpayer dollars. Prior to his service in the State Senate, Sam served as the chief economist for the Bank of Hawaii, and for over 30 years he was the President and Executive Director of Small Business Hawaii. There is much that could be said about the boy from Allentown, Pennsylvania who found his way to Hawaii in the sixties and made Hawaii his home. What … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-and-sen-hirono-lead-hawaii-and-alaska-delegations-introducing-bill | Rep. Tokuda and Sen. Hirono Lead Hawaiʻi and Alaska Delegations in Introducing Bill to Expand Opportunities for Native Hawaiian and Alaska Natives in Agriculture | 2023-10-30 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=8& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) and Senator Mazie Hirono (HI) led the Hawaiʻi and Alaska delegations in introducing the Parity for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students in Agriculture Act. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Brian Schatz, and Representatives Ed Case and Mary Peltola are also original co-sponsors of the bill. The bill would reauthorize the Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program for another five years and increase the authorized funding level of the program from $10 million to $15 million. The bill would also ensure grant awards could be used over multiple years to reduce administrative burdens on institutions. The program promotes the ability of institutions like the University of Hawai‘i and University of Alaska to improve and expand their capacity to provide supplemental educational services to Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students. Grant funds can be used to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs and to address educational needs within food and agricultural sciences-related disciplines. Priority is given to projects that enhance educational equity for underrepresented students; strengthen institutional educational capacities; prepare students for careers related to the food, agricultural, and natural resource systems; and maximize the development and use of resources to improve food and agricultural sciences teaching programs. “I am proud to introduce this legislation to support our Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native students in food, agriculture, and ecosystem stewardship education and research,” said Rep. Tokuda. “This is especially important for rural and remote areas like Hawaiʻi and Alaska where food costs are higher and fresh produce and food are hard to access. By increasing educational equity and investing in our students, we are promoting indigenous and traditional farming techniques and systems and providing economic opportunities for the next genera… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2280 | Case To Hold Nov. 4 Talk Story In Honolulu Focusing On Veterans | 2023-10-29 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=11 | scraper | (HONOLULU, HI) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i -First District) will host another of his series of Talk Story community meetings, this one focused on veterans, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Honolulu. “As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, responsible for all federal discretionary funding including programs and services for our nation’s veterans, I look forward to the opportunity to share my work in our nation’s capitol in Washington, DC, as well as to hear directly any concerns or issues from our veterans, who number around 112,000 in Hawai‘i,” said Case. Case’s Veterans Talk Story will be held: 1. Saturday, November 4, 2023 2. 9 AM to 10:30 AM 3. Ke'ehi Lagoon Memorial 4. Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Hall 2685 North Nimitz Highway Case will share with veterans the House-passed version of the appropriations measure for the Department of Veterans Affairs which allocated almost $300 billion for the agency. This is in addition to the $20 billion Congress included for the Cost of War Toxic Exposure Fund under the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act), the law that expands health care and benefits for veterans exposed to Agent Orange, burns pits and other toxic substances. Other topics to be discussed will include addressing veterans mental health and suicide prevention, and Case’s work on advocating for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander veterans. There will also be an update on two facilities under construction in West Oahu that are nearing completion – the Daniel K. Akaka Clinic in Kalaeloa and the Daniel K. Akaka Veterans Home in Kapolei. Finally, Case and his staff will be available to address individual veteran concerns and need such as VA benefits. Case recently shared his work on behalf of veterans in a mailer here. This is another in a series of Talk Stories that Case has held this year, the last of which was a series of six in April in communities throughout his Urban Honolulu district. Another series of Talk Stories is sched… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-hold-virtual-town-hall-kauai | Rep. Jill Tokuda to Hold Virtual Town Hall for Kauai | 2023-10-27 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=8& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) Representative Jill Tokuda announced today that her town hall in Kauai scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, will be moved to a virtual platform. Due to unforeseen changes in the congressional calendar, Rep. Tokuda must now be in Washington, D.C. to vote on the House floor. “While my official duties are keeping me from being home to do these town halls, continuing to connect with my constituents is important to me,” stated Tokuda. “I look forward to being back on Kauai soon, but until then I hope a virtual platform will allow even more individuals to participate.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokudas-statement-speaker-mike-johnson | Rep. Jill Tokuda’s Statement on Speaker Mike Johnson | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) Representative Jill Tokuda issued the following statement about the election of Speaker Mike Johnson: “After three weeks of chaos and inaction and three unsuccessful nominees, Republicans chose to elect a Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives with little experience in actual governance and a long record of dangerous and extreme far-right positions. Speaker Johnson’s past words and actions have focused on criminalizing abortion nationwide, stripping away the rights of our LGBTQ+ community, and leading “stop the steal” claims to overturn the will of the people in the 2020 election that fueled the January 6th insurrection. He’s denied the existence of climate change and threatened our kūpuna by trying to slash Social Security and Medicare. To be Speaker is about more than getting the required number of votes. It’s about exhibiting the leadership and courage to lead in a way that is representative and reflective of all people in this beautiful mosaic that is the United States. While Speaker Johnson’s past words and actions have reflected only the extreme views of the Republican Party, he will now be challenged and judged on his ability to be inclusive for the good of our people and our country. That’s going to take more than words. It will require action. Action on behalf of all of our people, inclusive of their identity and orientation, and decisions they have a right to make about their own bodies. ‘The time is late. The crisis is great.’ These are Speaker Johnson’s very words, and I agree. We must get back to work. Our constituents, our country, our global allies and partners, are counting on us to prevent a government shutdown and stop devastating budget cuts Republicans have been pushing for months that would hurt workers, children, families, and seniors. We must pass the President’s supplemental requests for funding to support our ability to defend ourselves and our allies, protect childcare for working families, and above all, secure the disaster relief and federal support Maui ne… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-introduces-maui-strong-act-bill-support-maui-small-businesses | Rep. Jill Tokuda Introduces the MAUI STRONG Act, a Bill to Support Maui Small Businesses and Nonprofits | 2023-10-24 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Hawaiʻi)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Micro-enterprise Assistance and Urgent Investment for Supporting Trade, Recovery Operations, and Neighborhood Growth (MAUI STRONG) Act, a bill that would provide nonprofits, small businesses with 25 or fewer employees, and independent contractors that experienced revenue loss because of the Maui fires grants of $20,000 to help with a variety of expenses. If enacted, the bill would establish the Emergency Micro-enterprise Recovery Grant Pilot Program to award tax-free grants to eligible nonprofits and small businesses on Maui. Grants could be used to maintain payroll, purchase materials or equipment, make rent or mortgage payments, or pay for obligations that cannot be met due to revenue losses. “Nonprofits and small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. As Maui begins to rebuild and focus on long-term recovery, I’ve heard from residents, micro-business owners, and nonprofit organizations who are facing an uncertain future and feel frustrated that not enough is being done to be responsive to their needs. Lahaina was home to as many as a thousand businesses, many that were small and considered a mico-business with nine employees or less. They provided a range of goods and services for Kamaaina and visitors alike. We must do everything possible to support those who are struggling due to the fires. My MAUI STRONG Act would provide direct relief for the small businesses and nonprofit organizations that support our local ohana and communities,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “Mahalo to Congresswoman Tokuda for introducing the Maui Strong Act. Maui’s business community has suffered extensive financial and personal losses from the August wildfires and to date, federal loans have been the only form of relief. This bill is a critical first step to provide non-repayable financial support to boost Maui’s economic recovery.” - Sherry Menor-McNamara, President and CEO, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Representative Ed Case cosponsored the bill in the U.S. Ho… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-and-sen-mazie-hirono-introduce-bill-lessen-tax-burden-those | Rep. Jill Tokuda and Sen. Mazie Hirono Introduce Bill to Lessen Tax Burden for Those Impacted by Natural Disasters | 2023-10-20 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) and Sen. Mazie Hirono (HI) recently introduced the Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023. The bill would lessen the tax burden on people impacted by major natural disasters in 2023. It would allow more individuals impacted by the wildfires to claim a personal casualty loss by eliminating the requirement to itemize deductions and removing the 10 percent loss requirement to qualify. It would also waive the 10 percent penalty on hardship withdrawals from retirement accounts to help those impacted by the fires make ends meet. “Our Maui ohana have been through enough. This bill helps victims of the fires reduce their tax burden and penalties as they seek to recover and rebuild. Having the cash and financial resources they need goes a long way in supporting themselves and their families,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “As communities on Maui continue to heal and recover from the devastating wildfires, this bill will help provide relief to those who have lost so much as a result of this disaster,” said Senator Hirono. “By easing the financial burden on those impacted by the wildfires, as well as other disasters across our country, the Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act will help bring some peace of mind for families and individuals and help ensure they have the necessary resources to support themselves.” The bill is also cosponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz (HI) and Rep. Ed Case (HI-01). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/hawaii-delegation-applauds-179-million-department-energy-grants-improve | Hawaiʻi Delegation Applauds $17.9 Million in Department of Energy Grants to Improve Renewable Energy Utilization and the Resilience of Hawaiʻi’s Power Systems | 2023-10-19 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– Today, the Hawaiʻi congressional delegation applauded the news that the Department of Energy is awarding $3.5 billion in grants to 58 projects across 44 states to strengthen electric grid resilience and reliability across America, including $17.9 million to Hawaiʻi. The Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program was a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Program accelerates the deployment of transformative projects that will help to ensure the reliability of the power sector’s infrastructure, so that all communities have access to affordable, reliable, and clean electricity. "Kaua‘i has been a leader in Hawai‘i when it comes to protecting ratepayers from energy disruptions and global market volatility,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02). This funding allows Kaua‘i to now take it to the next level and be a national leader when it comes to meeting and exceeding our renewable energy goals and providing cleaner, locally produced energy and economic cost savings." “As we work to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events, it’s important that communities across the islands are equipped with reliable, resilient energy infrastructure,” said Senator Hirono. “This funding will help strengthen the electrical grid in Hawaii and across the country, increasing access to affordable, renewable, and reliable electricity to better serve our communities.” “Our landmark infrastructure law continues to deliver for Hawai‘i. This new money will improve Hawai‘i’s electrical infrastructure, making it safer, more reliable and resilient to climate change and extreme weather,” said Senator Schatz. “Hawaii’s isolated islands, where we cannot exchange power across interconnected grids like the continent, make it critical for each island to develop its own unique energy generation and distribution systems based on its own needs and resources”, said Congressman Ed Case (HI-01). “Federal demonstration and development grants like these are just what Congress’ Bipartisan Infrastructure Law intende… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-announces-second-kauai-community-town-hall | Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Second Kauaʻi Community Town Hall | 2023-10-17 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Hawaiʻi)– Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will hold her second Kauaʻi community town hall. Community members are invited to join Rep. Tokuda in Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Tokuda will provide a legislative update and take questions and comments from attendees. For more information and to RSVP, please visit the events section on Rep. Tokuda’s website at tokuda.house.gov. Community Town Hall on Kauaʻi What: Kauaʻi Community Town Hall When: Wednesday, November 1, 2023: 5:30pm to 6:30pm Where: Kapaʻa Middle School Library 4867 Olohena Road Kapaʻa, Hawaiʻi 96746 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-announces-satellite-office-hour-events-help-constituents | Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Satellite Office Hour Events to Help Constituents Navigate the Federal Government | 2023-10-12 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Hawaiʻi) – Rep. Jill Tokuda’s office will be holding Satellite Office Hour events on Hawaiʻi Island, Oʻahu, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi to assist residents and businesses with inquiries on issues or problems that they are having with federal agencies. Tokuda’s office can provide support with passport issues, veteran’s benefits, Social Security, immigration, postal service problems, Medicare, and more. “Assisting constituents with navigating federal agencies is one of the most important ways that I can ensure our government is working for the people of Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District. Getting answers from federal agencies can be daunting and time-consuming, which is why I want my team and I to be as accessible as possible and take this service directly to the heart of our communities,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. Rep. Tokuda’s Satellite Office Hour events are specifically designed for constituents who need direct support with a federal issue. Rep. Tokuda’s Constituent Advocates will be onsite to assist constituents with case work, and to listen to the needs and concerns of residents. Constituents are always able to access this service on Rep. Tokuda’s website at www.tokuda.house.gov. Tokuda’s office asks the community to RSVP on the events section of her website. REP. TOKUDA’S UPCOMING SATELLITE OFFICE HOURS Satellite Office Hours – Puna What: Puna Satellite Office Hours When: Saturday, October 14, 2023—10:00 am to 12:00 pm Where: Keaʻau Armory 16-512 Volcano Road Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi 96749 RSVP: bit.ly/tokudapunaSOH Satellite Office Hours – Waiʻanae What: Waiʻanae Satellite Office Hours When: Saturday, October 28, 2023—1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Where: Waiʻanae Public Library 85-625 Farrington Hwy Waiʻanae, HI 96792 RSVP: bit.ly/tokudawaianaeSOH Satellite Office Hours – Lānaʻi What: Lānaʻi Satellite Office Hours When: Friday, November 3, 2023—11:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: ILWU Union Hall 840 Ilima Avenue Lānaʻi City, Hawaiʻi 96763 RSVP: bit.ly/tokudalanaiSOH Satellite Office Hours – Molokaʻi What: Molokaʻi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/hawaii-delegation-introduces-bicameral-resolution-honor-victims-and-first | Hawaii Delegation Introduces Bicameral Resolution to Honor Victims and First Responders in Maui Wildfires | 2023-10-11 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI) and Ed Case (D-HI) introduced a bicameral resolution honoring the first responders and those who lost their lives in the devastating wildfires on Maui and expressing support for the communities of West and Upcountry Maui. The resolution was led by Senator Hirono in the Senate and Rep. Tokuda in the House and passed the Senate with the unanimous consent of all Senators. "I am proud to join my Hawaii delegation colleagues in introducing this important resolution lifting up those who lost their lives in the Maui fires and honoring our first responders,” said Representative Tokuda. “Their sacrifice and heroism will not be forgotten, and I will continue to fight for the resources and support Lahaina and our Maui ohana need to recover and rebuild.” “As Lahaina and Upcountry Maui continue the recovery and rebuilding process from the August wildfires, this resolution acknowledges and honors the many sacrifices of first responders, as well as those whose lives were lost,” said Senator Hirono. “I’m glad to see this resolution pass the Senate with unanimous support. I will continue advocating for the federal resources necessary for Maui to recover, guided by the community voices and values of those who call Maui home.” “We mourn every victim whose life was cut short, honor the first responders and those across Hawai‘i who did everything they could to help their neighbors and communities, and recognize those whose lives have been upended,” said Senator Schatz. “As the recovery continues, we will keep doing everything we can to ensure Maui gets the support it needs from the federal government.” “As we pass into the third month since the Maui wildfires, we honor our ‘ohana lost and our first responders who saved many more even at their own expense, both in recognition of the worst and best of this tragedy but also in recommittal to the long road still ahead to recovery,” said Representative Case. The… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2272 | Case Votes To Remove McCarthy As House Speaker | 2023-10-03 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=12 | scraper | (WASHINGTON, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai’i-1st) today voted to remove U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (California-20th) as Speaker of the House. “I considered my vote every which way, take no pleasure in it, and worked for alternatives” said Case, Vice Chair of the bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus. “The last thing I want to do is support the small minority within my Republican colleagues who initiated this removal. “But at the end of the day, on the vote required of me, I voted for change in the House that I believe best moves us all toward a more functional Congress that actually gets things done for all Americans.” The motion on which Case voted and which passed 216-210 is technically a motion to vacate, which removes the Speaker. By rules a temporary Speaker Pro Tem is appointed (Representative Patrick McHenry, R-North Carolina (10th) was so designated) to preside over the House and oversee the process of electing the next Speaker, which is by majority vote of all House members. McCarthy could be re-elected to the Speaker position, or the House could elect another Speaker. The timing of the next vote for Speaker is unknown. “Under Representative McCarthy’s leadership to date, we have seen dysfunction worsen at a time when we most need Congress to function fully. We have also seen blind catering to an extreme minority even within the Republican Party who do not represent the vast majority of the country and certainly not my constituents, and who prefer dysfunction over practical mainstream governing. “I cannot support this direction. I will continue to work with my colleagues of whatever party or perspective to put in place both the people and the processes that give us the best chance of a government that most people want: one that works.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-votes-oust-kevin-mccarthy-speakership | Rep. Jill Tokuda Votes to Oust Kevin McCarthy from the Speakership | 2023-10-03 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) Today, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted yes on the Resolution to Declare the Office of the Speaker Vacant (also known as the Motion to Vacate), thereby removing Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Tokuda’s statement is as follows: “Since the beginning of his Speakership, Kevin McCarthy has been more concerned about keeping the gavel by catering to a handful of far-right extremists instead of taking care of the needs of our people and moving our country forward. In all aspects of life, your word is your bond. When it mattered most for the good of our country, McCarthy has broken his word and fostered and encouraged distrust in government. Our people, all Americans, demand better. For our Maui ohana that have been devastated by the fires, for our keiki and families working hard across Hawaii, and for the kupuna who deserve better, I voted in favor of removing McCarthy from the Speakership. House Democrats have stood united in our goal of putting people over politics, and we've delivered when it mattered, by averting a default on the debt limit and preventing a government shutdown. What happens next remains uncertain, but regardless of who sits in the Speaker seat, we must remain focused on putting people first.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2268 | Case Votes To Prevent Federal Government Shutdown And Add Billions In Emergency Assistance For Maui And Other Disasters | 2023-09-30 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=12 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-01) made the following statement on his vote today in the U.S. House to prevent a federal government shutdown tonight and add $16 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Disaster Relief Fund: “The deep division and polarization on Capitol Hill should never have been allowed to take Congress to the brink of still another damaging federal government shutdown. The measure we passed today, while temporary and incomplete, shows that we can if we want work for practical bipartisan compromise solutions to get things done. “And it is especially good news that the measure adds fully $16 billion to FEMA’s rapidly depleting Disaster Relief Fund which is providing most of our Maui wildfire emergency disaster assistance. “We have a lot more work to do, but this is a good result for now.” For a video message from Case following the vote today, go to his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RepEdCase. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-votes-prevent-shutdown-keep-funding-federal-relief-maui | Rep. Tokuda Votes to Prevent Shutdown, Keep Funding Federal Relief for Maui | 2023-09-30 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) Today, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted yes on the House bill to prevent a government shutdown and keep funding federal relief for Maui. Rep. Tokuda’s statement is as follows: “I have been clear over and over again – our Maui ‘ohana cannot afford a government shutdown that risks slowing down the relief they need to recover and rebuild. This bill is less than perfect and a temporary solution, but it will keep government open and replenishes FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund with $16 billion dollars to ensure that Maui and other areas hit hard by natural disasters will continue to recover. My constituents sent me to Congress to keep government working for them, so I voted today to send this bill to the Senate and ensure that our government stays open for the people.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-and-rep-balint-introduce-addressing-addiction-after-disasters-act | Rep. Tokuda and Rep. Balint Introduce the Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act | 2023-09-29 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) and Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced the Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act. Following a summer of climate emergencies across the country, including in Hawaiʻi and Vermont, Americans are suffering the cost. While the physical damage is clear, disaster-stricken communities need resources to cope with the mental and emotional damage they endure. Current Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants are authorized to provide professional counseling services to victims of major disasters through the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCATP). The Addressing Addiction After Disasters (AAAD) Act strengthens the CCATP by allowing FEMA to provide services for substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder. “From Hawaii to Vermont, our nation has been hit hard by natural disasters. For those struggling with substance abuse and mental health problems, these are even darker times. This critical legislation will expand the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program to ensure we can respond quickly when people need us most. I’m pleased to join Representative Balint in this effort, as we work to destigmatize substance and alcohol abuse disorders and help survivors of natural disasters gain access to the full range of health services and support they need,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02). “States like Vermont and Hawaii are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. In the aftermath of disasters when stress and emotions run high, it’s important we show up to support our communities with the resources they need,” said Rep. Becca Balint. “Together, Rep. Tokuda and I are in the fight to end the stigma around substance and alcohol abuse disorders. I’m proud to introduce legislation that can get our communities the direct assistance they need during challenging times.” Studies show that following Hurricane Katrina, alcohol consumption increased by about 185% from before the storm and the annual hospitalization rate for substance use disorders increased… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-testimony-house-energy-and-commerce-committee-maui-fires | Rep. Jill Tokuda Testimony to House Energy and Commerce Committee on Maui Fires | 2023-09-28 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) gave testimony to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on the deadly Maui fires. The Subcommittee is investigating the role that electric infrastructure played in the fires. A video of Rep. Tokuda’s remarks can be viewed here. Tokuda’s remarks as written: Chairman Griffith, Ranking Member Castor, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to testify about the wildfires that have devastated our Maui ‘ohana. Like all of you, I want answers. Not a day has gone by that I don’t ask myself questions. How did this happen? What could have been done differently? How do we make sure this never happens again? How do we keep our people safe? What now? Why? I have also been asked many questions. When can I go home? Is the air safe to breathe? How will I pay my mortgage? Who can help me rebuild my business? How do I tell my student their friend didn’t make it? One question that sticks with me came shortly after the fire. A woman approached me and asked if I could please find her husband. They’d gone to all the shelters, hospitals, given a DNA sample. What should they do now? She showed me a picture of her husband’s burned up truck and asked me why the backdoor was open? Did he escape? Where is he now? I could not answer her questions that day. All I could do was hold her hand. Put my arms around her and comfort her. In the weeks that followed I looked for her husband’s name on every list that came out. First, it was on the list of the missing. Then a few weeks ago, identified among the dead. I share this with you because there are many questions about this tragedy that must be answered. People want answers. People want accountability. But our people are still grieving. They are frustrated, angry, and grappling with their new reality. Far too many have lost loved ones in this tight-knit community. Some are still waiting anxiously for news of their loved ones, wanting some kind of resolut… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-announces-congressional-app-challenge-calls-submissions-middle | Rep. Tokuda Announces Congressional App Challenge, Calls for Submissions from Middle School and High School Students | 2023-09-27 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | Hawaiʻi – Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced that her office is accepting student submissions for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge launched by the U.S. House of Representatives. “We need to encourage students to get excited about coding and app development, and thinking about a possible career in these fields,” stated Rep. Tokuda. “Competitions like the Congressional App Challenge stimulate creativity, innovation, and essential skillsets our young people will need for jobs of the future.” The Congressional App Challenge encourages student participation in computer science, coding, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields and motivates our nation’s young talent to use their creativity to make an app for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi or other devices. The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle school and high school students residing in or attending a school in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District. The winner(s) of Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District will be featured on the U.S. House of Representative’s Congressional App Challenge webpage, posted on Congresswoman Tokuda's website and social media pages, and will be eligible to be on display in the U.S. Capitol during #HouseOfCode—which will honor all winners from across the country. Students should visit Tokuda’s website: https://bit.ly/tokudaappchallenge to learn more about the registration and submission process. Submissions are due by 6:00am HST on Wednesday November 1, 2023. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-d-hi-02-rep-diana-harshbarger-r-tn-01-members-mark-successful | Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01), Members Mark Successful Kickoff Event of the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus | 2023-09-22 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– On Wednesday, Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) held the first kick-off event of the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus. The event received wide participation, including from caucus members Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15), Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA-07), Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV-01), Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06), Rep. James C. Moylan (R-GU-00), Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), and Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01). The event also included remarks by Carrie Cochran-McClain, Chief Policy Officer of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). “Republicans and Democrats from across the country came together to share health care issues impacting their districts,” said Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02). “From increasing mental health needs to expanding broadband to support telehealth and addressing provider shortages, it’s clear that while our districts vary in location and demographic, we are united in the fight to improve health care access. We agree that Congress must do more to target resources to address the health disparities in rural and remote communities. I am proud to co-lead the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus with my esteemed colleague, Rep. Harshbarger, and look forward to continuing this important work together.” “As a community pharmacist in East Tennessee for over 30 years, I understand the health care issues faced by rural communities,” said Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01). “I was proud to join fellow Rural Health Caucus co-chair, Representative Jill Tokuda, and our colleagues in the first of many events held by the caucus to highlight the needs of patients and health care professionals in rural and remote areas. I look forward to working with my counterparts to address issues such as workforce shortages, supply scarcities, limited access to care, and other health care challenges to improve patient outcomes.” “The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) applauds Representatives Tokuda and Harshbarger for relaunching the Congre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-leads-letter-us-department-interior-requesting-additional-support | Rep. Tokuda Leads Letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Requesting Additional Support for Maui Fire Recovery, Cultural Preservation Efforts | 2023-09-22 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02), along with House Natural Resources Ranking Member Raul Grijalva, and Rep. Ed Case sent a letter to Secretary Deb Haaland requesting that the Department of Interior (the Department) provide support for the environmental recovery and cultural preservation efforts on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island. The letter outlines four areas of concern for the Department to focus on: Environmental Stewardship Requesting that the Department offer its technical expertise in the consideration of the future resilience of communities in Hawaiʻi, as well as respect the traditional stewardship of these areas. Repatriation of Native Hawaiian Artifacts Requesting that the Department take an active role to ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other Federal agencies involved in Lāhainā remediation efforts are compliant with requirements under the Native American Graves, Patrimony, and Repatriation Act. Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Requesting that the Department’s Office of Native Hawaiian Relations help build capacity in the Native Hawaiian Community to increase climate resilience on Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and throughout the State of Hawaiʻi. Native Hawaiian Consultation Requesting that the Department’s Office of Native Hawaiian Relations continue working to develop and finalize formal consultation procedures with the Native Hawaiian Community so that they can be utilized by Federal agencies charged with remediation efforts on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island. The full letter is as follows: September 22, 2023 The Honorable Deb Haaland Secretary of the Interior U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Dear Secretary Haaland: We first want to thank the U.S. Department of the Interior (the Department) for its swift response and continued support in the aftermath of the wildfires that resulted in the loss of life and destruction of communities in Hawaiʻi. W… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-d-hi-02-and-rep-diana-harshbarger-r-tn-01-hold-first-kick | Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) to Hold First Kick-off Event of the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus | 2023-09-18 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– On Wednesday, Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) will hold the kick-off event of the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus. The roundtable-style event will include introductory remarks by the Caucus co-chairs and a short presentation by Carrie Cochran-McClain, Chief Policy Officer of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). Members will also provide brief remarks about health care access in their districts as well as rural health issues of interest. Date: Wednesday, September 20th Time: 12:45pm to 1:45pm EDT Location: Longworth 1302 (Agriculture Committee hearing room) Media are invited to attend and should RSVP to Carly Sylva-Gabrielson. The Caucus, which currently has 24 members, provides a forum for Members of Congress to advocate for legislation and policy actions that improve access to quality, affordable health care and mental health services for people living in rural and remote communities across the country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2261 | Hawaii Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $42 Million In Federal Grants To Expand Access To Trees And Green Space In Communities Throughout The State | 2023-09-16 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=12 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and U.S. Representatives Ed Case (HI-01) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $42,585,500 in grants to nine organizations to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat, and improve access to green space in communities throughout the state. The largest award - $20 million – went to Kupu, a conservation and youth education nonprofit based in Honolulu. “We need to be doing everything we can to make our communities more resilient to climate change,” said Senator Schatz. “This funding will help expand our urban tree canopy and mitigate the effects of extreme heat – all while providing job training opportunities to those who need it most.” “As we work to mitigate the impacts of climate change and promote sustainability, this funding brings us one step closer in creating healthier, more equitable communities across Hawaiʻi,” said Senator Hirono. “This historic investment in urban forests will help ensure people in Hawaii have access to quality outdoor spaces, no matter where they live. I am proud to have helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act last year–the largest action on climate change ever passed by Congress, which made this funding possible.” “The funding was made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act , the largest climate and energy related investment in our history, so that we can fully seek and obtain the assistance offered for various critical projects,” said Representative Case. “These grants administered by the USDA’s Urban and Community Forestry Program provides the organizations the crucial funding needed to strengthen Hawaii’s capacity to advance climate resiliency efforts.” “This grant administered by the USDA’s program provides Kupu the crucial funding needed to expand opportunities for, and develop marketable professional skills of, the Pacific workforce to strengthen Hawaiʻi and other Pacific communities and their capacity to advance climate resilien… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/hawaii-congressional-delegation-announces-more-42-million-federal-funding | Hawaii Congressional Delegation Announces More than $42 Million in Federal Funding Grants to Expand Access to Trees and Green Space in Communities Throughout the State | 2023-09-16 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | “As we work to mitigate the impacts of climate change and promote sustainability, this funding brings us one step closer in creating healthier, more equitable communities across Hawaiʻi,” said Senator Hirono. “This historic investment in urban forests will help ensure people in Hawaii have access to quality outdoor spaces, no matter where they live. I am proud to have helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act last year–the largest action on climate change ever passed by Congress, which made this funding possible.” “These investments arrive as cities across the country experience record- breaking heatwaves that have grave impacts on public health, energy consumption, and overall well-being,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, we are supporting communities in becoming more resilient to climate change and combatting extreme heat with the cooling effects of increased urban tree canopy, while also supporting employment opportunities and professional training that will strengthen local economies.” The Urban and Community Forestry Program is the only program in the federal government dedicated to enhancing and expanding the nation's urban forest resources. This is the largest single USDA Inflation Reduction Act investment to date in urban and community forests. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-accepting-applications-military-service-academy-nominations | Rep. Jill Tokuda Accepting Applications for Military Service Academy Nominations | 2023-09-15 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced that her office is accepting applications from students in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District for Military Service Academy Nominations. Qualified applicants must submit their applications no later than Monday, October 16th, 2023. Every year, members of Congress are given a limited number of candidates to nominate for appointment to the U.S. service academies. Rep. Tokuda can only nominate up to ten exceptional students for each vacant academy slot allotted to the Second Congressional District. “There are students throughout our islands who have the strength of character and tenacity to be among our next generation of leaders in our U.S. Military,” Representative Tokuda, a member of the Armed Services Committee, said. “It is an honor for me to nominate our young leaders in Hawaiʻi to attend a military service academy to pursue their dreams of service while proudly representing our values and our home.” To be considered for a nomination, candidates must reside in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District, meet the basic eligibility requirements established by the academies, and must submit a complete nomination application by Monday, October 16th, 2023, to Rep. Tokuda’s office. For more information on eligibility and the application process, visit bit.ly/tokudanominations or call Rep. Tokuda’s District Office at (808) 746-6220. To apply for a Military Service Academy Nomination through Tokuda’s office, please click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-gives-house-floor-speech-maui-fires-leads-moment-silence | Rep. Jill Tokuda Gives House Floor Speech on Maui Fires, Leads Moment of Silence | 2023-09-14 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) delivered remarks on the House floor and, along with Rep. Ed Case, led a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the devastating Maui fires. Tokuda’s House colleagues wore red in solidarity with our Maui ʻohana. A video of Rep. Tokuda’s remarks can be downloaded for media use here and viewed here. Rep. Tokuda’s remarks as written: Mr. Speaker, I invite all my colleagues who have ties to Maui, who have been to Maui, or who stand by our community to join me here in the Well of the Chamber. Louise Abigail was 97 and an active grandmother that lived in the Hale Mahaolu ‘Eono Independent Living Complex. Tony Takafua was just seven years old and was with his mother and grandparents. They are the youngest and oldest victims of the wildfires, the difference in their ages spanning almost a century yet connected by one cruel fate. On August 8th, Maui and Hawai‘i Island were ablaze with 11 separate fires. Spurred by 80 mph winds, fire ripped through our town of Lahaina in just 17 minutes, tragically claiming the lives of 115 people, with dozens more still unaccounted for and thousands displaced and grieving. It would be easy enough to speak of our pain and grief. The hands I’ve held, the stories I’ve heard. I have come to know all too well what death and destruction smells and feels like and how the sadness clings to you. Instead, I’d like to focus on something just as important: hope. When I first went back to Lahaina, the absence of color, of structure, of anything familiar is what hit me. But as I’ve returned there, including with the Speaker and other members of the House, whom I want to thank for the support made clear by their presence, I’ve noticed something amidst the rubble. Life. Sprinkled through the burn zone, I’ve seen one plant in particular that has survived. Banana trees. They are one of the original canoe plants brought to Hawai‘i from Polynesia because of their ability to feed and heal people. How fitting to see these tree… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2260 | Case Contracts Covid; Will Not Join U.S. House Speaker-Led Delegation To Maui Today To Review Wildfire Tragedy And Disaster Response | 2023-09-02 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=12 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i -1st), who was scheduled to join a U.S. House of Representatives member delegation to Maui today led by Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy (California-20th), tested positive for COVID-19 this morning and will not attend. The delegation, which includes U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (Ohio-14th), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security with oversight and funding responsibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Coast Guard and on which Case also serves, will review the Lahaina devastation as well as recovery and assistance efforts and meet with survivors. Case is a member of the subcommittee and invited Joyce. The delegation will view the devastation of Lahaina by air and ground, meet with survivors, and review the federal and other responses. Its trip comes as the President has just asked Congress to increase emergency aid to FEMA by $4 billion in the Fiscal Year 2023 supplemental appropriations bill, which Congress is taking up when it returns to Washington, D.C. later this month. “Our delegation’s goal with our congressional colleagues has been to invite as many of them as we can to come to Maui and see and feel the devastation and recovery challenges for themselves,” said Case. “When you do that, it’s impossible to treat this disaster as a distant event and impossible to ignore the compelling life-and-death needs of our community which must be addressed fully by our federal government.” Hawai‘i will be represented on the delegation by Case’s colleague, Rep. Jill Tokuda (Hawai‘i-2nd), Governor Josh Green and Mayor Richard Bissen will also join portions to brief Members on specific needs and issues. Case, who to his knowledge has not contracted COVID-19 previously, is isolating at home under standard COVID protocols and will continue working on the disasters and his other congressional business as he can. He took the opportunity to highlight that COVID-19 remains a serious public hea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-and-senator-hirono-announce-federal-resource-fair-those | Rep. Jill Tokuda and Senator Hirono Announce Federal Resource Fair for Those Impacted by Maui Fires | 2023-08-23 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | (Hawai‘i)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) and Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced that their offices are holding a federal resource fair for constituents on Maui impacted by the devastating fires. The resource fair is happening this Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Lahaina from 11:00am-5:00pm. The members and their staff will be on site with a collection of federal agencies to take immediate action on behalf of constituents who’ve lost personal documents in the fires. Staff will also provide ongoing direct support for everyone to ensure that their individual issues are fully resolved in an expedited manner. On site with Rep. Tokuda and Senator Hirono’s offices will be: The State Department: Passport Replacement FEMA: Disaster Aid Department of Housing and Urban Development: Housing Assistance The Social Security Administration: Federal Documents Replacement United States Citizenship and Immigration Services: Immigration Support U.S. Postal Service (USPS): Mail Services Veterans Affairs Pacific Island Health Care System: Health Care Support Small Business Administration: Small Business Support Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center: Legal and Advocacy Services Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Bank Programs & Insurance Information Department of Human Services: Medicaid and SNAP Department of Health: Adult Mental Health Services & State Documents Replacement (birth certificate, marriage license) Department of Health: State Documents Replacement Maui Economic Opportunity: Housing Assistance The County of Maui Maui Red Cross Maui United Way What: Federal Resource Fair hosted by Rep. Jill Tokuda and Senator Mazie K. Hirono Where: Lahaina Civic Center Gymnasium 1840 Honoapiilani Highway Lahaina, Hawai‘i 96761 When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 11:00am to 5:00pm A shuttle service will pick up those staying in Red Cross Shelter Hotels to provide transportation to the Resource Fair. The shuttle will service the following hotels: Honua Kai, Royal Lahaina, KBH, Westin Maui (Ka‘anapali), and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-announces-federal-resource-fair-those-impacted-maui-fires | Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Federal Resource Fair for Those Impacted by Maui Fires | 2023-08-15 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=9& | scraper | Tokuda and her team will be on site with a collection of federal agencies to take immediate action on behalf of constituents who’ve lost personal documents in the fires. Tokuda’s staff will also provide ongoing direct support for everyone to ensure that their individual issues are fully resolved in an expedited manner. On site with Rep. Tokuda and her office will be: The State Department: Passport Replacement FEMA: Disaster Aid The Social Security Administration: Social Security Card Replacement The Veterans Administration: Veterans Benefits Veterans Affairs Pacific Island Health Care System: Health Care Support Small Business Administration: Small Business Support USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Services: Agricultural Support for Producers and Communities Maui Economic Opportunity Additional agencies are pending. It’s important to note that this is not a town hall, but an event specifically designed to provide individual assistance for those impacted by the fires, or who need assistance with a federal agency. Rep. Tokuda asks the public to honor this so they can serve those who are in the most need immediately following the crisis. *This event is fully closed to the media. What: Federal Resource Fair hosted by Rep. Jill Tokuda Where: Maui Economic Development Board’s Malcom Center 1305 North Holopono Street, Suite 5 Kihei, Hawaii 96753 When: Saturday, August 19, 2023 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Maui Economic Opportunity will provide shuttle service from the shelter at the South Maui Community Park Gym to the federal resource fair. The shuttle is reserved for those staying in shelters or community members directly impacted by the fires. *MEDIA: As noted above, this event is completely closed to all members of the media, including bloggers and social media influencers. No filming or photography from unauthorized individuals will be allowed in the building, on the premises, or in the private parking lot. We ask that the media respect this request and the privacy of our constituents at this diffic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-statement-third-indictment-former-president-trump | Rep. Jill Tokuda Statement on Third Indictment of Former President Trump | 2023-08-01 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Hawaiʻi) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) issued the following statement on the third indictment of former President Trump: “The United States has long prided itself as a beacon of democracy, with free and fair elections unobstructed from domestic or foreign influence as the cornerstone to the success of our nation. As we mark the third indictment for former President Trump, the gravest charges every faced by an American President, we are reminded how fragile our democracy can be. In the months leading up to the 2020 elections, President Trump pushed false claims of election fraud and sought to block the peaceful transition of power. When his efforts to overturn the election failed, Trump cowardly turned to violence, inspiring the January 6th insurrection that defiled the United States Capitol and resulted in the deaths of U.S. Capitol Police Officers. His instructions to the mob to “fight like hell” at the Capitol was a direct violation to his sworn oath of office to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States” and it cut at the very core of our democracy. If we are to strengthen and uphold our values as a country, then we must show that words matter, and actions have consequences. I have full faith and confidence that this case will proceed fairly through our legal system and that he will be held fully accountable for any and all transgressions committed.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2231 | Case Urges Hawaii Veterans Who May Be Eligible For Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act Benefits, But Who Have Not Yet Applied, To Apply By August 9th To Assure Retroactive Benefits | 2023-07-28 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=12 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today urged Hawai‘i veterans and their survivors who may be eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits under the historic PACT Act of August 2022, and who have not yet applied for PACT Act benefits, to file or at least complete and submit an intent to file before Wednesday, August 9th to preserve eligibility for retroactive benefits back to the law’s enactment. The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act is one of the largest VA health care and benefit expansions ever. It: Expands and extends eligibility for VA health care to certain diseases linked to exposures to toxins during service in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars and post-9/11 era as well as in nuclear testing. Adds over twenty presumptive conditions for burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic exposures. Adds more presumptive-exposure locations for Agent Orange and radiation. Requires the VA to provide a toxic exposure screening to every veteran enrolled in VA health care. Helps improve research, staff education and treatment related to toxic exposures. For those veterans and their survivors, there is no deadline for filing PACT Act claims. But in order for any benefits to also be paid back to the date of the law’s enactment, those claims must be filed by August 9, 2023. “Last year, I was honored to co-introduce and vote for the PACT Act to keep our promise to our nation’s veterans,” said Case, a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations and of its Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (2019-2023) and Subcommittee on Defense (2023-). “But this law is only as good as our veterans and survivors gaining full access to authorized benefits including back pay and care where eligible. I want to ensure that all eligible Hawaiʻi veterans and their survivors not only apply for PACT Act benefits but do so by August 9th to qualify for the retroactive benefits.” “The VA has also consistentl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-launches-bipartisan-rural-health-caucus-house-floor | Rep. Jill Tokuda Launches Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus on House Floor | 2023-07-28 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– On Wednesday, Representative Jill Tokuda took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to talk about the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, which she officially launched on June 20, 2023. Tokuda is co-leading the Caucus with Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) to provide a forum for Members of Congress to advocate for legislation and policy actions that improve access to quality, affordable health care and mental health services for people living in rural and remote communities across the country. “As the representative of one of the most rural and remote districts in the country, I have seen and heard firsthand the devastating consequences of inadequate access to care. On every island in Hawaiʻi, I have listened to difficult and painful stories of families who’ve lost loved ones simply because of where they live,” said Representative Jill Tokuda When it comes to my hopes for rural health care, it comes down to the four A’s: Accessibility: the distance a patient must travel by car, plane, or ferry to receive medical services; Affordability: the cost for a patient to get the care they need; Acceptability: the extent to which a patient receives culturally and linguistically appropriate services in health care; and, Availability: the extent to which a provider has the requisite resources, such as personnel and technology, to meet the individual needs of patients. “For many of my constituents, they are just one diagnosis way from a major illness and the impossible financial and family decisions that will come with it, yet they live in geographically isolated areas—their homes, where they continue to be denied their right to health care. These disparities in health care access highlight the need for greater attention and resources aimed at improving health care and outcomes in rural and remote communities. That’s why I am proud to co-lead the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus.” Rep. Tokuda’s speech can be viewed here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-announces-tokuda-your-town-events-help-constituents-navigate | Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Tokuda in Your Town Events to Help Constituents Navigate the Federal Government | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, Rep. Jill Tokuda will be in Hilo, Hawaiʻi for her first Tokuda in Your Town event to help constituents navigate the federal government and its agencies. Rep. Tokdua and staff will be at the Hilo Public Library on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 12:00pm-3:00pm to answer questions, field concerns, and most importantly, take direct and appropriate action. “Navigating the federal government and its agencies can be difficult and time consuming. As your U.S. Representative, I am committed to making sure that you have an advocate on your side and that you can access all the resources that the federal government can provide. From passport issues, IRS, immigration, Social Security benefits, veteran's benefits, and more— we are here to help. Constituents can submit support requests online using my website, but I want to make sure that we're serving all of our ohana— especially those who just have questions, might not have access to the internet, or are unsure if they qualify for support. While we cannot guarantee a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help people in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional to ensure a fair and timely response to the issue or connect them with the relevant state and local authorities.” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. Tokuda in Your Town- Hilo Satellite Office Hours Wednesday, August 2, 2023 12:00pm-3:00pm Hilo Public Library 300 Waianuenue Ave Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720 Tokuda plans to hold future events on neighbor islands. Constituents with questions should call Rep. Tokuda’s Hawaiʻi office at (808) 746-6220 or visit tokuda.house.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2228 | Case Introduces Measure To Ban Discriminatory Treatment And Pricing Of Shipping Of Goods To U.S. Locations Outside Of Continent | 2023-07-24 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=12 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case’s (HI-01) today announced the introduction of a bill in the U.S. House to end what he called in remarks in the Congressional Record “the exclusionary and discriminatory practices of private shipping services to Hawai‘i and the other non-contiguous parts of our country.” Case said Hawai‘i, located almost 2,500 miles off the West Coast, and like other non-48 states parts of our country, “depends on shipping more than many other locations in our country, importing well over 90 percent of our life necessities, yet people living in Hawai‘i have encountered three unfair shipping practices.” “First, when ordering essentials online, we often learn that a particular online store or item doesn’t even ship to Hawai‘i at all. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reviewed this issue and confirmed that ‘some companies . . . are unwilling to ship products to Alaska, Hawai‘i, Puerto Rico, and the other territories’,” said Case. He said this exclusion prevents millions of Americans in the non-contiguous states from obtaining key products that should be available to them the same as any others. “Second, as many of my constituents know, those who live in Hawai‘i are often denied free shipping options from online retailers. It is so painful when a website advertises free shipping and you fill up your shopping cart and input your address only for a red error message to pop up with the news that Hawai‘i, Alaska, Guam and elsewhere are not included in the free shipping deal. “Third, even when companies do ship to Hawai‘i, the prices bear no reasonable relationship to the distances involved. The cost to ship to and from anywhere in the United States depends on several factors, including the weight and size of your package and service class. However, according to the FTC, private shipping companies’ delivery options may cost considerably more for a destination in Alaska, Hawai‘i, Puerto Rico and the other U.S. territories than for the contiguous states.” “I'd like to thank my colleague, Congress… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2223 | Case Visits Hawai‘i Army National Guard On Advanced Combat Training In Louisiana | 2023-07-22 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=12 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Congressman Ed Case on Friday joined the Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s lead 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (29th IBCT) in the middle of a month-long advanced combat training exercise at the U.S. Army’s Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) in Fort Johnson, Louisiana. The 29th IBCT is the lead component in the exercise and incorporates Guard units from 24 states. It is commanded by Colonel David Hatcher II of Honolulu and includes over 1,600 Guard members from throughout Hawai‘i. Case, a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense with oversight and funding responsibilities for all U.S. National Guard functions, was hosted by Brigadier General Steven Logan, Commander of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard, and Guard Command Sergeant Major James Jimenez. The RTC at Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) is one of the Army’s three premier combat training centers and provides the most advanced and realistic simulated combat conditions on a dedicated battlefield area larger than Moloka’i. Training participants including the 29th IBCT participate in a month-long full scale, multi-domain exercise against a highly trained real-life opposing force of active Army troops. It is the last major training exercise before participants are assessed as ready for actual deployment into combat environments. Only ten training exercises are conducted annually at JRTC, of which usually only two are allocated to Guard units. About a third of Guards receive this advanced training. The 29th IBCT was awarded this coveted training slot over three years and has been progressing through levels of training to the capstone JRTC mission. “As I visited, our troops had literally been in the field already – no beds, showers, regular meals, contact – for over a week in 24/7 operations in sweltering Louisiana summer heat and humidity and heavy uniforms and gear,” said Case. “They were executing very difficult maneuvers requiring high levels of expertise, coordination and flexibility in facing … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2221 | Case Critical Of His House Appropriations Committee's Approved Measures Funding Federal Transportation, Housing, Urban Development And Public Lands And Natural Resources Protection | 2023-07-19 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=12 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case’s (HI-01) U.S. House Committee on Appropriations today passed two key measures funding federal programs addressing transportation, housing, urban development, environmental protection, public lands, natural resources, indigenous peoples and other areas. The measures propose funding for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (commencing October 1, 2023). The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, one of twelve total bills funding the federal government annually, supports the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) including the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, and Department of Transportation (DOT) including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Interior Appropriations bill funds the U.S. Department of the Interior, including the National Parks Service (NPS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Forest Service and various independent agencies including the National Endowments on Arts and the Humanities. Through his assignment on the Committee, Case secured funding for nine of his Member-designated Community Project Funding (CPF) projects that specifically focus on local Hawai’i needs, being: · $1 million to support the City and County of Honolulu’s Safe Streets for All program. · $1 million for Goodwill Hawai‘i to install a rooftop carport for the center's parking lot and solar energy as well renovate its parking tarmac. · $940,000 for the Special Olympics Hawaii’s proposed outdoor multi-purpose community facility. · $850,000 million for Catholic Charities to upgrade Hale Aloha, a 12-unit apartment building in Honolulu that help single mothers with children who need stable and affordable housing. · $850,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i to help build a new headquarters that can provide space for its youth programs, support community and family workshops and act as a hub for mentoring services. · $850,000 for Feeding H… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2220 | Case: Annual Defense Authorization Bill Passed By House Fails On National Issues But Further Strengthens Hawaii's Role In The Indo-Pacific | 2023-07-18 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=12 | scraper | Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today described the U.S. House-passed version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as fatally flawed on key national issues but positive on his priorities of strengthening America’s national defense in the Indo-Pacific and improving the Department of Defense’s (DoD) relationship with the local community. The $886 billion measure passed by the House late last week includes six floor amendments introduced by Case and considered and approved by the full House. It also authorizes funding he requested to begin construction of a new air traffic control tower at Wheeler Army Airfield. “With the FY 2024 NDAA, I join my colleagues in the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation in continuing our efforts to strengthen Hawaii’s critical role in our national security” said Case. “At the same time, we aim to ensure that the military fully embraces its kuleana (responsibility) to be a good neighbor and partner in our islands community.” Also requested by Case, the bill authorizes $9.7 billion to expand the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, which seeks to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This is an increase of $600 million over President Biden’s budget request. “The Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI) is an instrumental part of our nation’s integrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific and highlights key elements and investments needed to maintain our competitive advantage and lays the foundation that will be indispensable to our efforts for decades to come,” explained Case. “Hawai‘i, which plays a central role in our National Defense Strategy in the Indo-Pacific, is an important element of this initiative and stands to continue to benefit from the investments necessary to implement PDI.” The bill includes the following full House amendments secured by Case: · Directing the military to issue a report to provide transparency on efforts to renew training land leases in the State of Hawai‘i. · Requiring the DoD to assess … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2219 | Case Deeply Disappointed In 2024 Foreign Operations Funding Measure Approved By His House Appropriations Committee Despite Inclusions Of Requests For Hawai'i/Indo-Pacific Programs | 2023-07-14 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=12 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case’s (HI-01) U.S. House Committee on Appropriations this week approved annual federal funding for the U.S. Department of State and other foreign operations focusing on international diplomacy and development including continued funding for the East-West Center in Honolulu. His Committee also approved another funding measure for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various agencies focused on financial regulation, consumer protection and law enforcement. The two measures are among twelve bills to collectively fund the federal government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (commencing October 1, 2023). State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs The State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations measure funds U.S. foreign policy programs and agencies, including the Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. contributions to the United Nations and its agencies and more. The bill provides for international diplomatic presence and outreach as well as foreign assistance in public health, basic education, educational and cultural exchanges, climate change and more. The Appropriations Committee approved an overall funding level of $52.5 billion, a cut of $7.2 billion or 12% below the current fiscal year funding. Case voted against the bill. In his remarks in Committee, Case said (in part): “I am truly disappointed that an often promising and optimistic bill has succumbed to fatal flaws driven by partisan posturing and representing outdated and frankly dangerous positions underminingour indispensable, unavoidable world leadership role. “The increases in funding and engagement in the Indo-Pacific generally and the Pacific Islands specifically deserve broad support. “However, theseare countered by deliberate underfunding of foreign assistance overall and the outright elimination of support for institutions that underpin the international rules-based order. “Most egregiously, this unfortunate proposal slashes funding for develo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-votes-no-national-defense-authorization-act-opposes-house | Rep. Jill Tokuda Votes NO on National Defense Authorization Act, Opposes House Republican’s Extremist Agenda | 2023-07-14 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda, Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 219-210. Tokuda voted no due to far-right extremist amendments that were added on the House Floor. “For decades, successive National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) have been crafted in a bipartisan manner, reflecting careful compromises struck in the shared interest of supporting our troops and advancing our national security. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I proudly and solemnly undertook the responsibility of helping to craft the Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA. The result was a balanced bill that included many hard-fought priorities for Hawai‘i that I was proud to support. It is a sad day when that tradition of bipartisan compromise is broken because the House Republican majority has been held hostage by far-right extremists intent on turning the NDAA into a political tool for their reckless agenda. An agenda that is both harmful to national security and to our servicemembers and their families. The bill House Republicans amended and passed today strips away access to reproductive rights and basic health care, refuses to acknowledge or address the discrimination and racists attacks experienced by our servicemembers, and rejects our vision of a more diverse and inclusive society. The bill that passed especially hurts people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ people who serve our country proudly and bravely, undermines national security, and undermines our military readiness posture home and abroad. For these reasons, I voted against the NDAA as it was amended on the House Floor.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2218 | Case Leads Re-Introduction Of Next Generation Framework For United States Policy In The Pacific Islands | 2023-07-12 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=13 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- Congressman Ed Case (D-HI), joined by colleagues including Co-Chairs of the Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA), Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), and Congresswoman Amua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS), have re-introduced their Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific, or BLUE Pacific, Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The BLUE Pacific Act, first introduced in July 2020 during the 116th Congress, and re-introduced in 117th Congress, lays out a renewed vision and framework for U.S. foreign policy in the Pacific Islands over the coming generation. Specifically, the BLUE Pacific Act pursues a comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy in the Pacific Islands region that: Expands U.S. diplomatic and development presence in the Pacific Islands; 2. Increases U.S. security cooperation and assistance to address regional maritime security, transnational crime and law enforcement issues, including Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing; 3. Deepens and diversifies bilateral and multilateral trade between the U.S. and the region and invests in trade capacity building programs for the region; 4. Supports regional economic and social development in areas of public health, education, infrastructure, climate change resilience and adaptation, and more; 5. Builds on existing regional institutions and frameworks, including efforts of like-minded allies and partners of the United States; 6. Promotes shared values like press freedom and gender equality; and 7. Strengthens people-to-people relationships and civil society. The updated bill reflects the Pacific Island Forum‘s 2022 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, and requires continued support for and quadrennial updates to the Pacific Partnership Strategy, released at the 2022 U.S.-Pacific Islands Summit in Washington, D.C. “The lands and waters of the jurisdictions spread across Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia comprise an area larger than the land areas of China and Russia combined and represent a m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2211 | Case Introduces Measures To Halt Deep-Seabed Mining Until Full Consequences Understood And Protective Regulatory Regimes Established | 2023-07-11 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=13 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today introduced two measures calling for moratoria on the mining of our world’s deep seabed unless and until its consequences are fully understood and an appropriate protective regulatory regime is established. “Our deep oceans and seabed are the last unexplored regions of our world, yet what we do know of them is that they are among our most intricate and fragile,” said Case. “Over half of all known coral species are found in the deep sea, and as many as 10 million marine species may inhabit the deep sea, a massive and interrelated biodiversity seen nearly nowhere else on the planet. “Some of these species have had surprising benefits to humanity, including enzymes from one microbe found in deep-sea hydrothermal vents being used to develop COVID-19 tests. In addition, the deep ocean is one of our planet’s largest and most important stores of carbon and could play a critical role in the fight against climate change. “Yet all of these species and natural processes, and in fact our entire marine ecosystem, are now imperiled by the imminent commencement of large-scale commercial seabed mining operations. Seabed mining could take a number of destructive forms, including methods which would shear off seamounts on the ocean floor, the functional equivalent of strip mining.” Case said the American Seabed Protection Act will place a moratorium on deep-sea mining activities in American waters or by American companies on the high seas. It also tasks the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Academies of Science with conducting a comprehensive assessment of how mining activities could affect ocean species, carbon sequestration processes and communities that rely on the ocean. The International Seabed Protection Act will require the United States to oppose international and other national seabed mining efforts until the President certifies that the International Seabed Authority has adopted a suitable regulatory framework which will guarant… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-biden-administration-officials-visit-molokai-meet-kalaupapa | Rep. Jill Tokuda & Biden Administration Officials Visit Molokai, Meet with Kalaupapa Residents, Tour Health Care Facilities | 2023-07-06 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | Honolulu, HI – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda led a group of Biden Administration officials to visit the island of Molokai to meet with residents of Kalaupapa, tour health care facilities, and review airport infrastructure projects. Rep. Tokuda’s Molokai visit included the following Biden Administration officials: Krystal Ka‘ai, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Erika Moritsugu, Deputy Assistant to the President and Asian American, and Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Senior Liaison, The White House Nani Coloretti, Deputy Director, Office of Management and Budget, The White House Summer Sylva, Senior Advisor for Native Hawaiian Affairs, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Interior Marvin Figueroa, Director of the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Jamila Thompson, Senior Advisor to the U.S. Trade Representative, The White House “I am grateful that the Biden Administration was able to join me on Molokai, one of the most rural and remote islands in Hawai'i with a substantial Native Hawaiian population. For those living on Molokai, it can be difficult to get basic goods and access essential services such as healthcare – things that are easily taken for granted in other communities. This is about equity for our rural and underserved Native Hawaiian communities. Having our friends from the White House see and understand the unique challenges facing the people of Molokai will help us as we advocate at the highest levels of the federal government for support. I look forward to working with the Biden Administration to provide strategic, meaningful federal assistance to Molokai in the future,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “I was especially humbled and honored to spend time with the patients and staff on Kalaupapa, and to get a tour of the national historic park. There was a definite sense of urgency felt by all of us to continue to support those living and working i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-joined-codel-affirm-us-commitment-peace-and-security-indo | Rep. Jill Tokuda Joined CODEL to Affirm U.S. Commitment to Peace and Security in the Indo-Pacific | 2023-07-04 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to Hawai‘i, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and Okinawa. “I am proud to have joined Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith on this important CODEL to learn, discuss and see first-hand the many security challenges we face in the Indo-Pacific, as well as the opportunities for partnerships and soft power diplomacy in pursuit of peace and prosperity in this region,” stated Representative Tokuda. “Economic security and national security are interwoven, which makes for a far more complicated and nuanced dynamic. I saw that very clearly with each of the allies we visited. We must stand with our allies and partners in deterring aggression and defending our shared values in democracy, freedom, and human rights.” “Hawai‘i and Guam play increasingly important ‘tip of the spear’ roles in our nation’s posture and readiness in the Indo-Pacific. The United States is essential to future security and stability in the region, a long-term commitment that means not just enhancing our military capabilities but also deepening our relationships with allies and partners, investing in our people, building our infrastructure, and strengthening our communities at home.” In addition to Rep. Tokuda, the delegation was comprised of Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA), Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC), Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), and Delegate Jim Moylan (R-GU). At each stop, the CODEL met with senior officials to discuss regional security issues and affirmed the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. In Hawai‘i and Guam, the delegation met with senior military leaders and local civilian officials to discuss U.S. efforts in deterring aggression in the region. In the Philippines, the CODEL witnessed firsthand the ongoing effor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2198 | Case Honored With National Leadership Award For Work On World's Oceans | 2023-06-30 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=13 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) was given the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s prestigious 2023 Leadership Award during a recent 600-person gala in Washington, DC which wrapped up the annual Capitol Hill Ocean Week bringing together advocates for the world’s oceans. The Foundation honors one or two political leaders per year who demonstrate a commitment to ocean, coastal and Great Lakes stewardship. Previous awardees include President Clinton, President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, and U.S. Senators Ted Stevens (Alaska) and Sheldon Whitehouse (Rhode Island). “While I was truly honored to have received this award, it is just a moment in time when compared to the critical threats that face our oceans across a number of fronts,” said Case. “I am mostly just grateful to be part of a community of true passion who cares so deeply for our oceans and are so personally committed to saving them from what has become their worst enemy: humankind.” The Foundation recognized Case as a longtime leader in ocean policy in Congress. Case was an early advocate for and was instrumental in the designation of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in 2006 and current efforts to expand protections for the Pacific Remote Islands. Case, a member of the House Appropriations and Natural Resources Committees since his return to Congress in 2019, also co-led reauthorization of the Coral Reef Conservation Program and continues to fight for ocean-based climate solutions, sustainable climate ready fisheries management, and international cooperation and coordination in saving our world’s oceans. Case shared the 2023 Leadership Award with his colleague, Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona. The Foundation said that he has been a leading voice on environmental and social justice issues since being elected Congress more than two decades ago. In 2018, he became Chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources, a role in which he successfully elevated climate action, environmental… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2191 | Case's House Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Funding Bills For Nation's Defense, Energy and Water Programs | 2023-06-22 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=13 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case’s (HI-01) U.S. House Committee on Appropriations today approved two key measures – one funding national defense programs and one funding energy and water programs – that are among twelve bills to collectively fund the federal government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (commencing October 1, 2023). The FY 2024 Defense Appropriations bill proposes to spend $826.4 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. Case is a member of the Committee’s Subcommittee on Defense with jurisdiction over the bill and all covered programs. The Committee provided an additional $106 million for Red Hill, on top of the $2.1 billion provided in FY 2022 and FY 2023. The Committee also included provisions to improve the oversight of the military’s actions regarding Red Hill. The military would be required to submit quarterly reports to Congress on its actions to comply with the State of Hawaii’s regulatory rulings, address the individual health care needs of service members and their families that were affected by the crisis, improve water quality testing surrounding the facility, improve efforts to engage with the community, and move the fuel to other locations in the Indo-Pacific. The bill also includes $9 billion for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI), which bolsters U.S. military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. PDI is a key subset of the department’s efforts and investments that strengthen regional deterrence needed to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. “My Committee’s Defense bill recognizes Hawaii’s continued critical role through investments in facilities, personnel and institutions that are integral parts of our overall efforts, in addition to major contributors to our local economy,” said Case. “In addition, the bill continues the critical oversight needed to keep military on track to close Red Hill and he… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-advances-hawaii-priorities-committee-markup-fy24-national | Rep. Jill Tokuda Advances Hawai‘i Priorities in Committee Markup of FY24 National Defense Authorization Act | 2023-06-22 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda, a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) voted to report the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the full House. Enacted into law annually for over sixty consecutive years, the NDAA is a critical piece of legislation that addresses the Department of Defense and national security-related programs. Representative Tokuda participated in a 14-hour markup of the NDAA that began on Wednesday morning and ended in the early hours of Thursday morning with a bipartisan vote of 58 to 1. The House Armed Services Committee mark as reported includes Representative Tokuda’s provisions to ensure the Department of Defense has a plan to remove residual fuel from Red Hill, foster improved military relations with local communities, address failing military infrastructure in Hawaiʻi, military housing impacts, and more. “My provisions in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act will ensure that Hawaiʻi and our unique needs are priorities for the Department of Defense going forward. Since day one, I’ve promised to be a strong voice to advocate for our needs and to foster a better relationship between the military and Hawaiʻi. We know we have a critical role to play for our country’s national security in the challenging strategic environment of the Indo-Pacific, but there is much the Department needs to do to rebuild broken trust and demonstrate its commitment to a more sustainable future that addresses local concerns from the people of Hawai‘i,” said Representative Jill Tokuda. Representative Tokuda’s provisions in this year’s NDAA include: Requiring the Department of Defense to provide a plan for the removal of residual fuel at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility and for transitioning community engagement related to Red Hill prior to the termination of the Joint Task Force Red Hill; Directing the Department of Defense to appoint a senior official responsible for coordinating land lease renewal negotiations and related issues w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2189 | Case's House Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Funding Measure For Homeland Security Programs | 2023-06-21 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=13 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case’s (HI-01) U.S. House Committee on Appropriations today approved a key measure funding federal homeland security programs nationally and in Hawai‘i for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (commencing October 1, 2023). The FY 2024 Homeland Security bill, one of twelve total bills funding the federal government annually, proposes to spend $91.5 billion for all programs under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security, an increase of $5 billion over the FY 2023 enacted level. The bill supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement ,the 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. Case is a member of the Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security which is responsible for this bill. “My recent site visits to U.S. Coast Guard stations in Honolulu, Washington State and Alaska not only reinforced my understanding of the service’s critical role in our country’s maritime security and emergency search and rescue operations, but the visits also strengthened my push to increase the Coast Guard’s presence in the Indo-Pacific,” said Case. “The Committee responded to my request and approved $335 million for the acquisition of four additional Coast Guard Fast Response Cutters, which will support Coast Guard operations in the Indo-Pacific.” Through his assignment on the Committee, Case also secured $1.4 million in partial funding for a backup generator for Pali Momi Hospital as a Member-designated Community Project Funding (CPF) project that specifically focuses on local needs in Hawai‘i. The funding of a backup generator will help the hospital to build its resilience in the event of a major storm. The House’s CPF rules require that each project must have demonstrated community support, must be fully disclosed by … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-introduces-grow-your-own-food-act-increase-quality-quantity | Rep. Jill Tokuda Introduces the Grow Your Own Food Act to Increase Quality & Quantity of Locally Grown Food | 2023-06-21 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda announced the recent introduction of the Grow Your Own Food Act to expand the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program. The program assists agricultural departments in eligible states and territories to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food insecure communities through small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations in food insecure communities in areas of the United States that have significant levels of food insecurity and import a significant quantity of foods. The Grow Your Own Food Act would amend the Agriculture Improvement Act to: Increase program funding from $10 million to $30 million. Increase the size of the awards by $5,000. Individual grants would be increased to $10,000 and organization grants to $20,000. Double the amount of funds states and territories can use to administer the grant to 6 percent from 3 percent. Exempt funds from income relating to federal programs (SNAP, housing subsidies) and clarifies that grants are not taxable income. At a time of rising hunger and food insecurity, it’s critical for the federal government to take additional measures to support local producers, farmers, and help those who put food on our tables. This is especially important for rural and remote areas like Hawaiʻi, where food costs are higher and access is impacted by barge and air transport delays,” said Representative Jill Tokuda. “When I toured the Second Congressional District holding listening sessions about the Farm Bill, I heard from many communities that they want to be able to produce more to help take care of their own—they just need a little help. This bill will do just that, giving them the resources and capacity to increase the amount of locally grown food to feed Hawaiʻi’s people.” “The Micro-Grants for Food Security Program continues to be a game changer for Hawai‘i families who want to increase their food security,” said Sharon Hurd, chairperson of the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture. “This grant program r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-jill-tokuda-and-diana-harshbarger-launch-congressional-bipartisan-rural | Reps. Jill Tokuda and Diana Harshbarger Launch Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus | 2023-06-20 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) along with the National Rural Health Association announced the launch of the Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus. The Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus will provide a forum for Members of Congress to advocate for legislation and policy actions that help increase access to quality, affordable health care and mental health services for all rural Americans. In addition to supporting legislation, the Caucus will host briefings and events designed to educate and inform Members of Congress and the public about the most pressing health care needs in rural areas and potential policy solutions, including stemming hospital closures, ensuring fair and adequate reimbursement rates, strengthening the health workforce, reducing health inequities, expanding telehealth access, and other policies that enhance the quality and efficiency of health care services in rural areas. These events will allow Members to interact with patients, providers, and health advocates to hear the stories of the challenges and opportunities with rural health care delivery in the U.S. “As the representative of one of the most rural and remote districts in the country, I have seen firsthand just how difficult it can be for individuals and families to access basic primary care and mental health services. Nationwide, rural health care providers are struggling more than ever to keep their doors open and sustain services for their communities,” said Representative Tokuda. “That’s why I am proud to re-launch the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus with Representative Diana Harshbarger. Together, we are looking beyond the partisan gridlock in Congress to tackle the rural health care crisis and ensure equitable access to health care for patients in all areas of our country.” “Having served as a pharmacist in East Tennessee for over 30 years, I understand the unique health care challenges faced by our rural communities each and every day,” said Co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2183 | Case's House Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Funding Measure To Support Nation's Agriculture And Food Security | 2023-06-15 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=13 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) has announced approval by his U.S. House Committee on Appropriations of a key measure funding agriculture and food security programs nationally and in Hawai‘i that is among twelve bills to collectively fund the federal government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (commencing October 1, 2023). The FY 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill proposes to spend $25.3 billion to support the bulk of the programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “My Committee’s agriculture funding bill recognized that dangers that invasive species pose to our Hawaii’s unique ecosystems, natural resources and agricultural communities,” said Case. “The bill provides resources and the federal focus needed to help Hawai‘i combat Coffee Leaf Rust, the Coffee Berry Borer, the Avocado Lace Bug and other invasive species.” “Unfortunately, even with these proposed resources for Hawai‘i, I could not support the overall measure in its current form because its proposed reduction of overall funding to $17.1 billion, a level last seen in 2007, does not match current needs,” said Case. “The proposal slashes funding to critical programs I have supported in the past including harmful changes to the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) cash value voucher that cuts benefits for 5 million women, infants and children enrolled in the program. “In another example, this funding measure will hurt my Hawai‘i by denying assistance to needy farmers through the distressed farm loan program.” Case was able to secure a number of programs and provisions including: * $36 million for Agriculture Quarantine Inspections to prevent infestations of pests and diseases. * $15 million for the Minor Crop Pest Management Program to provide expert assistance to minor and specialty crop producers. * $122 billion for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. * $269 million in ReConnect funding to meet continued strong demand to provide loans, grants and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2182 | Case's U.S. House Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Funding Measure For National Military Construction And Veterans Programs | 2023-06-14 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=13 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case’s (HI-01) U.S. House Committee on Appropriations today approved the first of twelve bills that will collectively fund the federal government for FY 2024 (commencing October 1, 2023). The FY 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill proposes to fund 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. The discretionary funding level is $170.4 billion, an increase of almost $20 billion over the FY 2023 enacted level. “This is for me a mixed result,” said Case. “The measure funds many critical national, Indo-Pacific and Hawai‘i priorities for our military infrastructure and veterans which I support. But I regrettably had to vote against it overall because it proposes $1.5 billion in cuts to critical military construction projects, shortchanges dedicated funding for PFAS cleanup, eliminates climate and military base resiliency efforts, rejects important VA infrastructure funding, and rejects diversity advancement initiatives.” The bill includes a number of priorities critical to veterans in Hawai‘i, such as improving Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) veterans’ access to mental health care and increasing outreach to AANHPI veterans. It also provides $138.1 billion for veterans’ medical care, including $5.5 billion for the Cost of War Toxic Exposure Fund, which provides funding for the landmark 2022 Honoring our PACT Act. The Committee’s proposal also includes significant investments to improve our nation’s security in the Indo-Pacific. It provides $1.3 billion to continue construction of anew dry dock to replace a World War II era dry dock that will become obsolete once the Navy’s Los Angeles-class submarines are no longer in service. It also invests $131 million specifically fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2179 | Case To Join Welcome Of Hokulea To Juneau, Alaska This Weekend | 2023-06-08 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=13 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) will join the arrival of the Hōkūleʻa at Auke Bay in Juneau this Saturday as the iconic Polynesian voyaging canoe and crew continue their historic circumnavigation of the Pacific. “Our country is a Pacific nation, and together with my home state of Hawai‘i and the rest of our Pacific Islands ‘ohana, we continue to embrace this historic journey by the Polynesian Voyaging Society as Hōkūleʻa pursues its four-year voyage around our Earth’s largest ocean and our cultural home,” said Case. Case, a member of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources and its Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, with jurisdiction over U.S. oceans policy, will welcome the Hōkūleʻa when the voyaging canoe arrives at Auke Bay in Juneau. The bay sits on the traditional lands of the A’akw Kwáan – the “Small Lake People” – said to be the first peoples to inhabit the area north and south of Juneau. Prior to welcoming Hōkūleʻa, Case will tour U.S. Coast Base Seattle and Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, both in Washington State, as well as Coast Guard Stations Juneau and Sitka in Alaska. “As a member of our House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security, with jurisdiction over the Coast Guard, I am responsible for overseeing and funding the worldwide capabilities and activities of this unique service charged with our nation’s maritime security, search and rescue and law enforcement duties. This is especially important at this time of heightened focus on the Indo-Pacific,” said Case. Aside from touring land facilities and meeting with Guardsmen, Case will join Coast Guard cutters at sea and a MH-60 helicopter crew out of Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, from where the recent operation was staged to locate and rescue five people onboard a charter fishing boat that sank off the coast. The bodies of three people were recovered, two of whom were identified as a husband and wife who were residents of Waipahu, and the remaining two are still missing a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-jill-tokuda-smith-blumenauer-armstrong-introduce-rural-health-clinic | Reps. Jill Tokuda, Smith, Blumenauer, Armstrong Introduce Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act | 2023-06-06 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Recently, Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) introduced the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Burden Reduction Act. This legislation would modernize RHC regulations to ensure RHCs can effectively treat patients. The members released the following statements: “For so many in rural and underserved communities, their only means of accessing health care is through a rural health clinic. Communities in my district are not just rural, they are remote. Access to critical and specialty care on our Neighbor islands often requires travel by air transport. That is why rural health clinics are life savers, helping to stabilize and triage patients in these communities,” said Rep. Tokuda. I am proud to support the RHC Burden Reduction Act. This bipartisan bill will modernize the 30-year-old law governing rural health clinics to increase operational flexibility for facilities and remove outdated regulations that restrict providers’ ability to treat patients.” “Rural Health Clinics are integral partners in the delivery of health care in rural and underserved communities,” said Rep. Smith. “There are 115 RHCs in Nebraska’s Third District, and we must ensure overly burdensome regulations are not barriers to Rural Health Clinics’ ability to treat patients. This bipartisan bill will address erroneous and outdated regulations, and I look forward to working with Rep. Blumenauer to move our proposal through the legislative process.” “Rural health clinics are a lifeline for millions of Americans in rural communities across the country,” said Rep. Blumenauer “We must do more to support these clinics—this starts with eliminating outdated and arcane barriers that prevent clinics from effectively serving the communities that depend on them.” “North Dakota’s 57 rural health clinics provide vital care to communities across our state,” said Congressman Armstrong. “I’m proud to support this bipartisan bill that will remove outdated and ineffective regulation… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-statement-debt-limit-agreement-vote | Rep. Jill Tokuda Statement on Debt Limit Agreement Vote | 2023-05-31 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda issued the following statement on the debt limit agreement vote: “From day one of this debate, I have said we cannot raise the debt limit on the backs of our keiki, our kupuna, and the most vulnerable. For months, Democrats have been offering a clean and swift solution, while House Republicans chose to play partisan politics. To default on our debt would be catastrophic for our people, our economy, our environment, and global security. “The agreement before us would prevent default. But let us be clear: there will be consequences for people and communities in Hawaii and across our nation who will lose resources, benefits, and protections. “While this is not the solution I would have liked to see, President Biden and Democrats did everything to mitigate the worst of Republicans’ demands which would have cut programs that working families rely on. With across-the-board cuts of 22 percent, veterans would have had 30 million less outpatient visits, over a million seniors would be dropped from Meals on Wheels, and 200,000 keiki would lose access to Head Start programs. “My constituents sent me to Congress to work for our shared priorities, to lead with aloha and strength, reach across the aisle when possible, and to help guide our nation to a more stable and healthier future. I will continue fighting for increased investments in our communities, to eliminate the debt ceiling once and for all, expand access to social safety net programs, and enhance protections for our environment. “Tonight, I will vote for the debt limit agreement, but my work is far from over. This is not the bill that the American people deserve, and I will keep fighting in Congress to get what our people and communities need.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2172 | Case Announces $1.5 million Grant Award To Assure Honolulu Emergency Food Supply In Event Of Severe Storms | 2023-05-25 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=13 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) today announced that Honolulu nonprofit Lanakila Pacific, best known for its popular “Meals on Wheels” program, will receive a $1.5 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fortify its facility to protect critical reserve food supplies during severe storms. “Super Typhoon Mawar and its devastating impact on our Guam and Northern Marianas ‘ohana drive home yet again that we must assume and fully prepare for similar direct hurricane and other severe storm impacts on Hawai‘i,” said Case, a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations and of its Subcommittee on Homeland Security with federal funding and oversight authority over FEMA. “Lanakila Pacific is a critical part of our overall preparedness, especially for our seniors and others who will need special support with food and other essentials during a severe weather disaster.” The grant is the second round of funding to Lanakila Pacific by FEMA, which previously awarded $229,000 to Lanakila Pacific to harden its Liliha headquarters. Case said the funds will go to repair the roof, replace and install new impact resistant doors in place of exterior perimeter gates, and strengthen air conditioning systems, among other structural improvements. “Working with FEMA and the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) to fortify the structural integrity of our roof and building entrances will safeguard Lanakila Pacific’s resources so we are ready to assist with feeding the community in the aftermath of a disaster, including the seniors and people with disabilities who rely on our Meals on Wheels program,” said Rona Yagi Fukumoto, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lanakila Pacific. The FEMA grant comes as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today issued an “above normal” hurricane season outlook this year for Hawai‘i and the Central Pacific, with a forecast of 4 to 7 tropical cyclones (a normal season sees 4 to 5 cyclones). This means in … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-introduces-keep-kupuna-fed-act-maintain-snap-food-benefits | Rep. Jill Tokuda Introduces the Keep Kupuna Fed Act to Maintain SNAP Food Benefits, Delivers Floor Speech | 2023-05-24 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda spoke about her recently introduced bill, the Keep Kupuna Fed Act, on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would exempt Title II Social Security benefits (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) from the SNAP program’s income eligibility requirements to ensure that kupuna (seniors) can stay on SNAP, despite any future cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to Social Security. During her recent visits throughout district, holding community town halls, Farm Bill listening sessions, and visiting SNAP processing centers, Rep. Tokuda heard from kupuna who lost their food assistance benefits due to the significant COLA increase for 2023. While COLA increases make sure that Social Security benefits keep up with inflation, they can have a disproportional impact by reducing benefits or kicking recipients off SNAP completely. “Senior hunger is real and often our kūpuna are too humble to reach out for help; they want to leave food resources for keiki and families. But it’s our kuleana to take care of our kūpuna just as they’ve taken care of us and our communities, said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “People are being forced even further into hunger and food insecurity because of what should have been a benefit. That was not the intention of the cost for living adjustment and we must rectify it by striking it from income eligibility and making good on what our intent was — to keep kupuna fed.” Tokuda’s Floor speech can be viewed here. Background: According to AARP, in 2020, nearly 9.5 million Americans ages 50 and older—8 percent of the total U.S. population—were considered food insecure. To help kupuna deal with the emergent challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress enacted legislation to provide SNAP recipients with extra benefits. The SNAP Emergency Allotments played a critical role in preventing millions of Americans, including our kupuna, from experiencing food insecurity in the face of the public health crisis, plus corresponding supply chain disr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-gives-speech-house-floor-congratulating-iam-tongi-winning | Rep. Jill Tokuda Gives Speech on House Floor Congratulating Iam Tongi on Winning American Idol’s Season 21 | 2023-05-23 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives to congratulate Hawaiʻi-born performer, Iam Tongi, a proud son of Kahuku, on winning American Idol’s Season 21. “Iam Tongi, a proud son of Kahuku, just won American Idol’s Season 21 and today I congratulated him on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Iam captured the hearts of millions across the country with his soulful performances, becoming the first Hawaiʻi-born and Pacific Islander contestant to ever win. Like many kamaʻāina, Iam and his family were forced to move to the continent because of the high cost of living. Our children have become our greatest exports. That’s not pono. We must make Hawaiʻi more affordable so families like Iam’s don’t have to leave their home,” said Representative Jill Tokuda. “Iam, congratulations on winning American Idol. Your music, your story, and your spirit have inspired us all. Hawai‘i is so proud of you— wherever you go, we will always be your ‘ohana.” A video of Rep. Tokuda’s remarks can be viewed here and downloaded for media use here. Rep. Tokuda’s remarks as written: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Iam Tongi, a proud son of Kahuku, on winning American Idol’s Season 21. Iam is the first Hawaiʻi-born and Pacific Islander contestant to ever win American Idol. From the very beginning, Iam captured the hearts of the judges and viewers across the country with his incredible voice and soulful performances, dedicating many of them to his late father, Rodney. Throughout his American Idol journey, Iam not only showcased Hawaiʻi’s local music on a national stage but also the challenges with getting priced out of paradise. Like many residents, Iam and his family were forced to move to the continent because of Hawaiʻi’s high cost of living. Our children like Iam have become our greatest exports. That’s not pono. That’s not right. We must make Hawaiʻi more affordable so that families like Iam’s don’t have to leave their home. Iam, congratulations ag… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:07:47Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2164 | Case Highlights $1.2 Billion Allocated To Date For Hawai‘i Projects By The Biden Administration Under $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | 2023-05-15 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=13 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) today highlighted a new report from the Biden Administration itemizing some $1.2 billion in federal funding announced to date for 59 key infrastructure projects throughout Hawai‘i under the November 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The report includes a state-by-state summary of progress in infrastructure reinvestment under the $1.2 trillion law, also now known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Case strongly supported the IIJA in the prior 117th Congress (2021-2023) and has been tracking hundreds of programs under the law to ensure that Hawai‘i takes full advantage of what he has called a generational opportunity. “We had a hard time getting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law across the finish line last Congress,” said Case. “But it is now recognized as a real success story in how our federal government can solve problems, like our crumbling infrastructure, when we focus together on doing so.” The 59 projects for Hawaiʻi here range across road, bridge, airport, harbor, broadband and other infrastructure and include: · $5 million for schools in Hawaiʻi through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program. In addition, communities in Hawaiʻi were awarded $43.2 million for clean transit buses and improved bus service through the Department of Transportation’s Low- and No Emission Bus and Bus and Bus Facilities Program. · $110 million in 2022 and 2023 for Hawaiʻi airports with $30.9 million for the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport · $47 million for the Kapālama Container Terminal Project to help upgrade electrified ship-to-shore cranes and allow for the installation of solar panels on terminal buildings, ultimately improving the reliability of port operations, among other improvements. Case said: “My office will continue to assure that my government and community partners throughout Hawaiʻi are fully aware of the major federal funding opportunities available not just from the IIJA, but also from th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2160 | National Small Business Organization Recognizes Case With Special Congressional Award | 2023-05-11 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) was honored last night with the 2023 Special Congressional Award by the Small Business Council of America (SBCA) during an event held in Washington, DC. The SBCA is a national, non-profit organization representing the interests of 100,000 privately held and family-owned businesses. “I am honored to receive this award, but also appreciate the attention it draws to the importance of small business as a critical economic engine for our country, as well as in my Hawai‘i, where there are more than 137,000 small businesses that make up more than 99 percent of all businesses in the islands,” said Case. The SBCA previously honored Case with its Special Congressional Award in 2006, when he represented Hawaii’s Second Congressional District and served on the U.S. House Committee on Small Business. He was also presented with SBCA’s Appreciation Award in 2019, the first year of his return to Congress, “for his keen understanding of small business issues and his dedication to promoting fiscally responsible solutions in Congress.” In presenting the award Darryl Taira, Honolulu attorney and member of the SBCA, praised Representative Case for his contributions in helping small businesses, including his support of the various Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan programs, co-sponsorship of a number of bills which support the Small Business Administration (SBA) and reduce bureaucratic barriers, and securing funding in excess of $1 billion for key small business assistance award programs managed by the SBA. In his remarks, Taira noted: “Representative Case is truly a friend of small businesses in Hawai‘i. No one is more deserving of this honor and prestigious award than Representative Case. The SBCA also greatly appreciates everything Mr. Case does for all small businesses.” This year, the SBCA recognized Case “for his efforts and leadership to protect the interests of the small businesses of this country, in particular, your work with the Problem Solvers Cau… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-jill-tokuda-mary-peltola-and-ed-case-introduce-legislation-increase | Reps. Jill Tokuda, Mary Peltola, and Ed Case Introduce Legislation to Increase Medicare Payments for Nursing Facilities | 2023-05-11 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) led Reps. Mary Sattler Peltola (AK-At Large) and Ed Case (HI-02) in announcing the introduction of legislation to ensure skilled nursing facilities in Hawaiʻi and Alaska receive fair reimbursements for the services they provide. The Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2023 would authorize a cost-of-living adjustment to the Medicare payment formula for skilled nursing facilities in Hawaiʻi and Alaska to account for the significantly higher cost to provide care in these areas. Under current law, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has the authority to provide adjustments to payment amounts in consideration of the unique circumstances of hospitals located in Hawai‘i and Alaska — but this authority only applies to hospitals and inpatient psychiatric facilities, not skilled nursing facilities. “Skilled nursing facilities are a critical part of Hawai‘i’s health care system and especially important in our rural communities. They provide hospitalized patients with continued care following an accident, severe illness, or surgery. In addition to helping them regain their ability to do daily activities and tasks, our skilled nursing facilities are a life saver for families and caregivers that want to be sure their loved ones have a safe place to recover and heal,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02). “That is why we must make sure our skilled nursing facilities are adequately compensated, especially in high cost-of-living states like Hawai’i, to ensure access to high-quality care and the best health outcomes for patients. My bill represents an important step in making that goal a reality.” “Alaska and Hawaiʻi have many wonderful things in common, but we also face some similar challenges,” said Representative Peltola. “One challenger of our remote locations and dispersed populations is the high cost of living and delivering health care services. Skilled nursing facilities are an important part of our health care systems, providing a safe and s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-announces-winner-second-congressional-art-competition-maui | Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Winner of Second Congressional Art Competition from Maui High School | 2023-05-08 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– Saturday, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) held a ceremony in Oahu to announce the winner of the U.S. Hou Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest, a high school art competition in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to showcase their artistic talent. Rep. Tokuda announced that the panel of three local artist judges selected art created by Cailyn Omuro from Maui High School. Cailyn's masterpiece will hang in the U.S. Capitol in the Cannon tunnel on display for Members of Congress and tens of thousands of visitors to see. Cailyn’s artwork is titled Hanagasa Waraba and the medium is colored pencil. Cailyn shared the significance of Hanagasa Waraba: Waraba means “child” and Hanagasa is a flower hat worn traditionally by female Okinawan dancers. However, in this piece, I chose to portray the wearer as the feminine version of a boy in order to illustrate the struggle with sexuality and gender that is an integral part of society. There is a stigma associated with discussion about gender and sexuality. By including the illustration of magpies, I tried to showcase the subjectiveness of stigma. In Western culture, the magpie is a symbol of bad luck, but in Eastern Asian culture, it is just the opposite. The duality of the magpie’s symbolism mirrors the juxtaposing impact of the boy in the Hangasa. I hope that with this piece, I can make a small contribution to breaking the silence effect of the stigma on this topic. Tokuda also announced that the two finalists will have their art featured in her offices in Washington, D.C. and Hawaiʻi on a rotating exhibit so visitors to her offices can see the works of art. The top two high school finalists from the Second Congressional District are: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2154 | Case Announces Winners Of His 2023 Congressional Art Competition | 2023-05-06 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) announced the winners of his Hawai’i District 1 2023 Congressional Art Competition during an awards ceremony at the Bishop Museum on Thursday, where entries had been on public display. “With more than 70 art pieces entered this year from public, private and home-schooled high school students, this was my largest number of entries yet,” said Case. “All of this year’s contestants earned our respect for participating in a contest that featured so many quality art pieces and made it so difficult for our three judges to select the winners,” said Case. “The quantity, quality and diversity of the artwork presented was inspiring and truly showcased the range of artistic talent across my district. I will be very proud to highlight the winners’ work in the U.S. Capitol and in my Congressional offices.” Each spring since 1982, the Congressional Institute has sponsored a nationwide high school visual arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talents in each Congressional district. The winners for Case’s event this year are: 1st Place Yu-An Ma Grade 12 Kalani High School Title: “Burden of Paradise” Medium: colored pencils on black paper She and a guest will receive a round trip for two on Southwest Airlines to attend the National Awards Competition in Washington, D.C., among other prizes. Her image representing Hawai‘i’s 1st Congressional District will also be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year along with those of the winners in other districts. 2nd Place Nayeon Gil Grade 10 Maryknoll High School Title: “Consequence, What’s Next?” Medium: drawing Her image will be displayed in the Washington, D.C. Office of Congressman Case for one year, along with a certificate. 3rd Place Kailee Umaga-Silva Grade 12 Farrington High School Title: “Will I Ever Be Seen?” Medium: photography Her image will be displayed in the District Office of Congressman Case in downtown Honolulu for one year, along with a certificate. Honorable Mention… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-announces-congressional-art-competition-finalists-second | Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Congressional Art Competition Finalists for Second Congressional District | 2023-05-05 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) is thrilled to announce three finalists in the U.S. House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest, a high school art competition in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to showcase their artistic talent. The finalists were selected by three local renowned artists: Kirk Kurokawa, based on Maui; Brook Parker from Kahalu’u, O’ahu; and Iliahi Anthony, based in Hilo. The top three high school finalists from the Second Congressional District are: Cailyn Omuro, Maui High School: Lia Kuo, Hilo High School: Tiffany Castillo, Leilehua High School: The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol in the Cannon tunnel, which Members of Congress use every day as well as tens of thousands of visitors. The winning artwork is also featured on the House.gov Congressional Art Competition page and on Congresswoman Tokuda's website and social media pages. Members of the media are invited to a special event tomorrow in which the finalist will be unveiled. Congressional Art Competition Unveiling Saturday, May 6 10:00am-12:00pm Hawaiʻi State Art Museum, MultiPurpose Room 250 S. Hotel Street ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-statement-investigation-afff-spill-red-hill | Rep. Tokuda Statement on Investigation of AFFF Spill at Red Hill | 2023-05-05 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | “This investigation makes clear that the November 29, 2022 AFFF spill at Red Hill should never have happened. When incident after incident is the result of “human error,” there comes a time when we need to recognize that there are systemic problems. The Navy needs to act now to hold people accountable for this spill and ensure that its continued work to remediate and close Red Hill meets the standards of quality and safety that the people of Hawai‘i deserve. Moving forward, we need to ensure that our people and our business are the ones leading efforts and doing the work to remediate, restore and protect Hawaii's precious resources and environment,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “In March, our congressional delegation requested a third-party investigation by the Government Accountability Office into the Navy’s procedures and practices to protect human health and the environment from PFAS at Red Hill. I look forward to reviewing the results of that investigation when it is completed. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I will continue to demand transparency and accountability from the Navy and the Department of Defense on all matters related to Red Hill.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2146 | Case and Tokuda Introduce Measure To Combat Invasive Species in Hawai‘i | 2023-04-28 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14 | scraper | (Washington, DC) - Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), and Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced the introduction of their Hawai’i Invasive Species Protection Act, a bill to require that baggage and cargo transporting into the State of Hawai‘i by air or sea be pre-inspected for invasive species and high-risk agricultural materials, in the same manner as similar baggage and cargo transported to the U.S. mainland must be inspected pre-departure. “Invasive species pose an especially grave threat to Hawaii’s unique ecosystems, natural resources, and agricultural communities, in part due to Hawaii’s unique geography,” said Rep. Ed Case. “Hawai‘i is the most isolated island chain and one of the most ecologically diverse places in the world. “However, tragically, in large part due to invasive species, Hawai‘i has become the endangered species and extinction capital of the world. The Pacific Islands are home to 44% of the threatened and endangered species listed under the Endangered Species Act, and Hawai‘i currently has 468 species listed as endangered, more than any other state and almost half of the total endangered species nationwide.” Case continued: “Many of these species are critically endangered and face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Although we will never know the true number of species that have gone extinct in Hawai‘i, in 2021 alone nine Hawaiian species were declared extinct.” “We’re losing the war against invasive pests and diseases in Hawai‘i, and our farmers and producers are paying the price. Every year more invasive pests and diseases enter and establish themselves in our state, and there are fewer resources for control and management. It’s hard enough to put food on our tables and shelves, and these threats to agriculture further threaten food security in Hawaiʻi,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “This bill is a needed first step to turn the tide on invasives by providing federal resources to prevent invasive species from even reaching Hawai‘i. I look forward to continuing to fight for in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-holds-press-conference-announce-farm-bill-listening-sessions | Rep. Jill Tokuda Holds Press Conference to Announce Farm Bill Listening Sessions | 2023-04-28 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will hold a press conference with Hawaiʻi media to announce her statewide Farm Bill Listening Session tour to hear from farmers, agriculture producers, nutrition advocates, and workers on what they’re hoping to see from the 2023 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is renegotiated every five years, and Rep. Tokuda is the only member of Hawaiʻi’s Delegation to hold a seat on the Agriculture Committee, making her uniquely positioned to ensure that Hawaiʻi’s agriculture economy is accounted for in negotiations. Rep. Tokuda will speak with members of the media today at 8:30am HT/2:30pm ET to announce five Farm Bill Listening Sessions as well as three additional town halls on neighbor islands, all taking place the first week of May. Members of the agriculture community are encouraged to participate in the Listening Session and the general public is invited to Tokuda’s town halls. Please RSVP to the press conference by emailing Carly at: carly.sylva.gabrielson@mail.house.gov. Rep. Tokuda May Recess Schedule Monday, May 1, 2023 Kona Town Hall 5:30pm to 6:30pm West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Maui Farm Bill Listening Session 11:30am to 1:00pm UH Extension Community Hall 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave. Wailuku, HI 96793 Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Lanai Farm Bill Listening Session 2:00pm to 3:15pm ILWU Hall, 840 Ilima Ave., Lanai City, HI 96763 Lanai Town Hall 4:00pm to 5:00pm ILWU Union Hall, 840 Ilima Ave., Lanai City, HI 96763 Thursday, May 4, 2023 Molokai Farm Bill Listening Session 4:30pm to 5:30pm Mitchell Pauole Community Center, 90 Ainoa St, Kaunakakai, HI 96748 Molokai Town Hall 5:00pm to 6:00pm Mitchell Pauole Community Center, 90 Ainoa St, Kaunakakai, HI 96748 Friday, May 5, 2023 Waianae Farm Bill Listening Session 1:00pm to 2:30pm Nanakuli Public Library, 89-070 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792 Saturday, May 6, 2023 North Shore Farm Bill Listening Sess… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-joins-white-house-us-treasury-hawaii-delegation-and-gov-green | Rep. Tokuda Joins White House, U.S. Treasury, Hawaiʻi Delegation, and Gov. Green to Announce $115.5 Million to Expand Broadband in Hawaiʻi | 2023-04-27 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) joined the White House, U.S. Tresury, Hawaiʻi Delegation, and Governor Josh Green to announce $115.5 million in funding to expand broadband in Hawaiʻi. The Capital Projects Funding is a part of President Biden’s Invest in America agenda. Specifically, the funding will implement two programs: $101.7 million investment in the Hawaiʻi Subsea Middle Mile Program to address the subsea cable infrastructure needed to provide high-speed internet access to the islands. $8 million investment in the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority Connection Program to update housing facilities with provide residents with high-speed internet. “I am thrilled to help announce this critical funding to invest in broadband infrastructure in Hawaiʻi and expand reliable, high-speed internet access for our rural communities. In Hawaiʻi, our rural communities are spread out across many islands in which residents must travel by plane to access essential services. The digital divide is real in Hawaiʻi and we need to do everything possible to increase digital literacy, said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “The expansion of high-speed internet will help lessen the burden by increasing access for our teachers and students, to help people connect with essential telehealth services, digital commerce for small businesses and farms, online classes for degrees or career and technical training, and simply keeping in touch with loved ones on a neighbor island or abroad. Mahalo to President Biden and the U.S. Treasury for awarding this funding to expand access to services for our communities and residents.” “Access to reliable internet is critical for our keiki to be able to learn, for our kupuna to access telemedicine, and for our small businesses to access markets around the world,” said Senator Hirono. “But too many communities in our state, especially on the neighbor islands, still do not have access to reliable internet. Our children shouldn’t have to sit in a Zippy’s parking lot just to do their homework… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-gives-speech-congratulating-sasha-colby-rupaul-drag-race | Rep. Jill Tokuda Gives Speech Congratulating Sasha Colby, RuPaul Drag Race Winner, and Honoring Hawaiian Māhū Trans Culture | 2023-04-26 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=10& | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives to congratulate Hawaiʻi-born drag performer, Sasha Kekauhoa, more famously known as Sasha Colby, on being crowned the winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 15. “I am so proud that a fellow Windward girl, hailing from the homesteads of Waimanalo, has earned the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “From the very start of the 15-week-long competition, Sasha put her vulnerabilities front and center for the world to see, often drawing upon her Native Hawaiian and Irish heritage and childhood trauma as sources of inspiration for her performances. Throughout Drag Race, she authentically represented her Hawaiian culture both in her looks and interviews, talking about the legacy she’s building for her home state and about being māhū.” “Today, we are seeing increasing attacks on LGBTQ+ rights that particularly target trans people and drag queens including state laws banning drag queen performances and gender affirming care. In her own words, Sasha says, ‘I am literally the living embodiment of what they want to eradicate.’ Sasha’s win is not only well deserved; it gives us hope,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. A video of Rep. Tokuda’s remarks can be viewed here and downloaded for media use here. Rep. Tokuda’s remarks as written: “I rise today to congratulate Hawaiʻi-born Sasha Kekauoha, more famously known as Sasha Colby, on being crowned the winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 15. I am so proud that a fellow Windward girl, hailing from the homesteads of Waimanalo, has earned the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. From the very start of the competition, Sasha, a seasoned drag legend, drew upon her ethnic heritage and childhood trauma as sources of inspiration for her performances. Throughout ‘Drag Race,’ she authentically represented her Hawaiian culture, talking about the legacy she’s building for our home state and about being māhū. In ancient Hawaiian days, māhū were considered “ex… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-joins-booker-welch-casar-introducing-bicameral-bill-hold | Rep. Jill Tokuda Joins Booker, Welch, Casar in Introducing Bicameral Bill to Hold Corporations Accountable for Child Labor Violations | 2023-04-25 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=11& | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) joined U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas), alongside more than 50 advocacy organizations, in introducing the bicameral Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act, legislation aimed at holding corporations accountable for the exploitation of children and workers in the food industry. The bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from engaging in contracts with companies that have committed egregious labor law violations and/or contracted with vendors that have incurred, and failed to rectify, serious worker or labor infractions. “It is absolutely unacceptable that in this day and age, Congress must take action to hold corporations accountable for making profits on the backs of our children. These cruel and dangerous actions can not be allowed to stand in the United States of America,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “US Department of Labor studies show that child employment has increased 69% across the county since 2018 which is unacceptable. Companies that are illegally employing children must be held accountable for these violations. This bill will do just that by establishing strong enforcement measures to prevent abusive child labor.” “Today, we’re seeing so many children – especially migrant children – forced to work unsafe, dangerous, and overnight jobs by some of the biggest corporations in our country,” said Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas). “It’s unacceptable. That’s why we’re introducing the Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act to end child labor by ensuring that if companies want USDA dollars, then they shouldn’t break federal labor law. We can care for all children, and make sure they can get the education, food, housing, and development opportunities they need.” “We must hold companies accountable if they violate labor laws and exploit workers, including vulnerable children,” said Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.). “Companies that benefit from federal contracts have a responsi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2138 | Case, Kim Advance Bipartisan Measure To Assist Countries Facing Economic Coercion From China And Russia | 2023-04-20 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14 | scraper | (Washington, DC ) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) have introduced a measure to assist partner countries to combat economic coercion by other countries including in particular China and Russia. The measure comes after both countries have stepped up such tactics against several governments to achieve their policy aims. “It is clear that the Chinese Communist Party and Russia have increasingly exerted or threatened economic pressure on governments to force them to accept its national interests,” said Case. “A classic example is the case of Australia, where China levied punitive tariffs on Australian wine and restricted imports of Australian beef and coal after Australia raised security concerns about the actions of Huawei, a Chinese-owned global provider of information and communications technology. And Russia of course is leveraging its fuel and other exports to leverage countries to accede to its invasion of Ukraine. While Australia and Europe are weathering those tactics, smaller countries have been far more seriously affected by such coercion or even its threat.” “We cannot allow adversaries like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to take advantage of our freedom-loving allies. The United States and like-minded partners need to be able to step in to help countries suffering from the consequences of the CCP’s malign influence,” said House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim. “That’s why I am proud to join Rep. Ed Case to lead the Economic Defense Response Teams Act to ensure we can deploy smart, responsible economic assistance and support countries subject to our adversaries’ coercive schemes.” Case and Kim said the bill would create a pilot program of targeted economic defense response teams to provide emergency technical assistance and support to countries subjected to the threat or use of coercive economic tactics. This emergency assistance would include minimizing the damage caused by the coercive economic tactics, assisting in dealing with foreign… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2135 | Case Urges Waiver From Jones Act/Cargo Preference Requirements To Expedite Defueling Of Red Hill | 2023-04-18 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i - District 1) today urged U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to grant an advance waiver from the Jones Act and military cargo preference requirements to provide for the safe, cost-effective, dependable and expedited execution of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) critical defueling of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawai‘i. “As part of [the proposed defueling process], over one hundred million gallons of bulk fuel now stored in the Red Hill tanks must be removed and distributed to other storage facilities under a plan supervised by the Environmental Protection Agency and Hawai‘i Department of Health,” Case wrote Mayorkas. “The current plan will require ten bulk petroleum tankers to ship the fuel from a pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to various points, ranging in distance from ten miles away at Kalaeloa to various replacement storage sites thousands of miles overseas.” Case continued: “A series of highly organized and sequenced events is critical to the plan, which must achieve not only the safe and efficient removal of the fuel but also maintain military operational tempo and readiness in Hawai‘i and beyond. The plan anticipates some twelve consecutive weeks of full utilization of ten oceangoing petroleum storage tankers, with each tanker contracted in advance on a time-chartered basis.” Case emphasized that tanker contracting and movement must be closely coordinated with the transport of the fuel from Red Hill to the departure pier and loading of the fuel. Subject to pending plan review and removal processes, fuel removal could commence by late 2023, requiring all tankers to be contracted by mid-2023. “The failure to contract or deliver any one tanker in the timing and sequence required disrupts the plan and increases risk of interrupting fuel removal and movement to alternative storage on land,” he wrote. “Under existing law, these tanker movements for the simple transport of fuel ten… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2133 | Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Introduces Bills To Protect Passengers on Air Tours, Reduce Air Tour Noise For Hawai‘i Residents | 2023-04-13 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14 | 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 Jill Tokuda (D-Hawai‘i) introduced two bills that will improve air tour safety and reduce noise for local residents. The Air Tour and Skydiving Safety Improvement Act, first introduced by Senators Schatz and Hirono in 2020, will create new safety standards that protect passengers on air tours and improve the safety of skydiving flights in Hawai‘i and across the country. The Hawai‘i Air Tour Management Act will require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to work with the State of Hawai‘i to create a new management plan that reduces the noise of these tours. “The constant noise and tragic number of accidents we’ve seen in Hawai‘i have made it clear that we need to do more to both make air tours less disruptive for residents and safer for passengers and pilots,” Senator Schatz said. “Our two bills will apply new standards to make air tours safer, help air tour companies operate more responsibly, and reduce noise.” “Air tours contribute to Hawai‘i’s tourism economy, but repeated crashes and safety incidents have underscored the need to do more to protect passengers, operators, and communities,” said Senator Hirono. “Safety must be the top priority for air tour operators. This bill will help prevent future tragedies by strengthening the safety regulations governing air tours in Hawai‘i and across the county.” “Severe safety and community disruption concerns from tour helicopter and small aircraft operations have been rampant for several years if not decades, and it is ignoring the facts and reality to assume the operators will self-regulate or that the Federal Aviation Administration will do so in any meaningful way,” said Representative Case. “Clearly Congress must act to require reasonable regulation to protect lives and property and preserve communities as the operators and FAA will not.” “I am pleased to introduce the Air Tour and Skydiving Safety Improvement Act and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2112 | Case Applauds IRS Decision Supporting His Request To Not Tax Relocation Assistance Given to Help Those Forced From Homes During The Red Hill Fuel Crisis | 2023-04-05 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today applauded the decision announced this Wednesday by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to not tax emergency assistance given to an estimated 1,700 resident families who were temporarily relocated from their homes due to the Red Hill fuel crisis in 2022. “When I heard from constituents who were receiving 1099 income forms from the IRS a few months ago stating they owed taxes on the value of the emergency relocation assistance they received during the Red Hill crisis, I knew it was straight-out wrong to tax families displaced from their homes through no fault of their own,” said Case. On March 2, 2023, Case sent a letter with the other members of Hawaii’s Congressional delegation to IRS Acting Commissioner Douglas O’Donnell expressing “deep concern” over an effort to tax those who received temporary assistance. Case and the delegation asked the IRS to “use its administrative authority to exempt any assistance provided by the Department of Defense to ensure the ‘equitable administration’ of the tax code.” The delegation also noted that just as assistance provided to individuals by the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Stafford Act is exempted from taxation, Red Hill emergency assistance should be exempted. In its announcement today, the IRS stated it will use its administrative authority to correct the situation and “informs Federal civilian employees and other civilians who are not employed by the Federal government who received certain payments in 2022 and 2023 from the Department of Defense (DOD) in reimbursement for lodging, meals, and personal property damage expenses after the release of petroleum from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on Oʻahu, Hawaii (Red Hill Fuel Spill) that such payments are excludable from gross income for Federal income tax.” Attachments: 1. Hawai‘i Congressional delegation letter to the IRS March 2, 2023 2. IRS press release April 5, 2023 | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-receives-large-turnout-hilo-townhall-announces-three | Rep. Jill Tokuda Receives Large Turnout at Hilo Townhall, Announces Three Additional Events | 2023-04-04 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=11& | scraper | (Hawai‘i)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced that her first townhall in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island received a large response from the community with more than 80 people in attendance. “It was valuable hearing directly from Hilo residents about their needs and concerns,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “From lack of access to healthcare and mental health services, to issues with the USPS, to concerns about wastewater treatment and clean water, the community conversation that we had will enhance my ability to take these concerns directly to the halls of Congress.” Rep. Tokuda also announced three additional community townhalls on neighbor islands: MAUI Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:30pm to 6:30pm UH Maui College, Paina Building 310 Kaahumanu Avenue Kahului, Hawaii 96732 KAUAI Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00am to 11:00am Wilcox Elementary School Cafeteria 4319 Hardy Street Lihue, Hawaii 96766 KONA Monday, May 1, 2023 6:00pm to 7:00pm West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers- Building A 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 For more information and to RSVP, community members should visit: tokuda.house.gov/townhalls. Photos from Rep. Tokuda’s Hilo townhall are attached. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2108 | Case Returns To In-Person Talk Story Districtwide Community Meetings Next Week | 2023-04-03 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced that he will host six in-person open house Talk Story community meetings across his Congressional district next week. The meetings, at which Case will update his constituents on his activities in Congress, listen to concerns, answer questions and provide assistance, are his first personal Talk Stories since COVID-19 imposed restrictions on meetings in public places. He conducted nine such Talk Stories in 2019 and four in 2020 before the advent of COVID, and conducted frequent virtual community meetings throughout COVID. “I’m really excited to return to my in-person Talk Stories, because, while virtual works well enough, there’s no substitute for talking story one-on-one with your constituents in their communities where they live and work,” said Case. “And it is a critical time to continue to stay in very close touch with the folks I represent in Congress, as our country and Hawai‘i continue to face many difficult issues.” Case, who is home for two weeks after completing the first three months of the new 118th Congress (2023-2025), will provide an overview of current issues and his own activities in Congress and then open it up for constituent questions and comments. He and his staff will also provide information on how his office can assist constituents and be available to address individual concerns. Case’s six districtwide Talk Stories this month are as follows: East Honolulu Monday, April 10, 2023 Niu Valley Middle School 310 Halemaʻumaʻu St. 6:30PM-8:00PM Waipahu Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Waipahu High School 94-1211 Farrington Hwy. 6:30PM-8:00PM Mililani Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Mililani Waena Elementary School 95-502 Kipapa Drive 6:30PM-8:00PM Aiea/Pearl City Thursday, April 13, 2023 Pearl Ridge Elementary School 98-940 Moanalua Road 6:30PM-8:00PM Central Honolulu Friday, April 14, 2023 Washington Middle School 1633 South King St. 6:30PM-8:00PM ‘Ewa/Kapolei Saturday, April 15, 2023 Hono'uli'uli Middle School 91-559 Mauna… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-announces-congressional-art-competition-asks-submissions-high | Rep. Tokuda Announces Congressional Art Competition, Asks for Submissions from High School Students | 2023-03-31 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=11& | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced that her office is accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District. Finalists will be selected from each county in the Second Congressional District and will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol in the Cannon tunnel, which Members of Congress use every day as well as tens of thousands of visitors from across the country and world. The finalist’s artwork will also be featured on the U.S. House of Representative’s Congressional Art Competition webpage, and on Congresswoman Tokuda's website and social media pages. Students should visit Tokuda’s website to learn more and to make a submission. Submissions are due by 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 26. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-speaks-against-and-votes-no-republican-giveaway-oil-gas-and-mining | Rep. Tokuda Speaks Against and Votes NO on Republican Giveaway to Oil, Gas, and Mining Industries | 2023-03-30 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=11& | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted no on H.R. 1, “the Polluters of People Act.” This bill is House Republicans’ shameless giveaway to polluters and is full of loopholes to benefit the oil, gas, and mining industries. It would reverse the significant climate provisions included in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, including repealing: The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a $27 billion program focused on investing in clean energy projects to create good-paying jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The $4.5 billion program that provides rebates to Americans for new high-efficient upgrades on appliances and heating designed to lower energy consumption. The Methane Emissions Reduction Program which lowers methane leaks and pollution from the oil and gas industry. “Today, I voted no on H.R. 1, which puts corporations over people and is a shameful giveaway to big fossil fuel interests and polluters by creating loopholes and providing industry handouts. In Hawaiʻi, we view the environment as more than just a resource—it’s a sacred responsibility, our kuleana to ourselves and future generations” said. Rep. Jill Tokuda. “For centuries, Native Hawaiians have sought balance--from mauka to makai--understanding the intimate connections that we have with each other and our lifegiving resources. This is the kind of future that we should be striving for: one that promotes community and fosters responsible use of natural resources. Everyone deserves to have a seat at the table on proposed projects that pollute their water and air, especially underserved communities and communities of color who have historically bore the brunt of industrialization. This bill puts an undue burden on ordinary, hard-working Americans to fight for their basic right to clean water, clean air, and a clean environment.” You can watch Rep. Tokuda’s remarks here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-statement-indictment-former-president-trump | Rep. Tokuda Statement on the Indictment of Former President Trump | 2023-03-30 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=11& | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) issued the following statement on the indictment of former President Trump: “The rule of law is a pillar of any democracy, and that means that no one, including former presidents, are above the law. The indictment of a former president is unprecedented in our nation’s history, yet so is the harm that Trump caused the country and to the office of the President. I have faith in our legal system and our courts to hear this case fairly and deliver justice,” said Representative Jill Tokuda. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2102 | Case Welcomes Increased Coast Guard Presence In Hawai‘i | 2023-03-24 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today welcomed the announcement by the United States Coast Guard that it will deploy the Harriet Lane, a 270-foot Cutter with a 100-person crew, to Hawai‘i. The Coast Guard plans to use the Medium Endurance Cutter as an addition to a Hawai‘i-based fleet for responsibilities in Hawai‘i waters as well as an increasing Coast Guard presence throughout the Indo-Pacific. The ship is especially suited for longer-range six-to-eight week joint operational and training patrols in the Pacific, taking pressure off shorter range Hawai‘i-based ships more suited to service closer to home port. “The deployment of the Harriet Lane signals our country’s stepped-up interest in the Indo-Pacific, the most dynamic and consequential region in the world, to include two of the world’s largest economies (China and the United States), nine of the ten busiest seaports and 60 percent of global maritime trade,” said Case, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, which has jurisdiction over the Coast Guard. Case, who recently joined a Congressional delegation with his House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense that visited Japan, Taiwan, and Korea, says “Hawai‘i is at the center of the Indo-Pacific’s future, and the Coast Guard is a critical part of our country’s efforts in maritime security, humanitarian and other region-wide engagement.” The Coast Guard announced that Harriet Lane was selected as the new Indo-Pacific Support Cutter, and will relocate from Portsmouth, VA to the Pacific theater early in FY 2024. The Service intends to initially berth the Cutter in Hawai‘i for several years to ensure the asset meets the operational needs and has proper shoreside support. The Coast Guard will continue conducting thorough port assessments in the Indo-Pacific region to ensure the final permanent homeport has the necessary logistical foundations available and in place. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Case included language in the federal Fiscal … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-joins-congresswoman-hillary-scholten-and-group-congressional-moms | Rep. Tokuda Joins Congresswoman Hillary Scholten and a Group of Congressional Moms to Support Parental Rights, Condemn H.R. 5 | 2023-03-24 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=11& | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans passed H.R. 5, an extreme, anti-parent, anti-student, anti-education bill that seeks to use the power of the federal government to co-opt our schools and turn them into instruments for imposing a radical agenda on children across the country. The measure is opposed by parents, teachers, and students across the country, as well as the national Parent Teacher Association. That’s why Reps Scholten, Tokuda, McClellan, Hayes, Wasserman-Schultz, Salinas, and Balint are leading the charge to stand up for parents, students, and schools by condemning this legislation as moms in Congress. “As a mom of two school-aged kids, I know how important it is to center parents in the education of our children. Parents across the country are counting on their representatives now more than ever to legislate in a way that will enhance, not inhibit their freedoms, like the freedom to learn and educate their children in a way that prepares them to engage in a 21st century world, their freedom to send their kids to school without fear of violence, and their freedom not to have to choose between gas in the car and food on table,” said Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03). “But instead, Republicans are doing the opposite. Today, Republicans could have put forward legislation to truly uplift parents—expand the child tax credit, or to lower the cost of insulin for kids, or make college more affordable. But they did not. Instead, they used our time, and taxpayer dollars, to vote on a bill that holds parents hostage to a radical agenda, and makes kids less safe.” “H.R. 5 is a divisive piece of legislation that puts politics over the needs of our parents and students,” said Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04). “As a mother of two young children in our public school system, I know parents are concerned about mental health resources, safe and constructive school environments, and much-needed funding for crumbling buildings and equipment. This legislation disregards those priorities and instead ai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-gives-speech-democratic-leadership-conference-anniversary | Rep. Tokuda Gives Speech at Democratic Leadership Conference on Anniversary of Affordable Care Act | 2023-03-23 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=11& | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) joined House Democratic Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu for a press conference with Rep. Glenn Ivey (MD-04) to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Tokuda covered Hawaiʻi’s Prepaid Health Care Act, which passed in 1974, guaranteeing employer-sponsored health coverage for most employees in Hawaiʻi that helped pave the way for the ACA. Today, Hawaiʻi has one of the lowest uninsured rates and remains among the healthiest in the nation. A video of Rep. Tokuda’s remarks can be viewed here. Tokuda’s remarks as written: “Thank you, Glenn, and thanks for calling me out on the fact that I'm still six hours behind right now, but who’s keeping track? Thank you again for including me in this press conference. And it's hard to follow Glenn’s story, but it is truly a testament that his story, unfortunately, is not unique. There are so many Americans across this country that, had it not been for that health care coverage they received through the Affordable Care Act, could likely not live to see another day. And so today is truly important. They often say about Hawai‘i, ‘Lucky you live Hawai‘i, right? And they're not just talking about the wonderful people, the beautiful beaches, the great food. It really comes down, in my humble opinion, to the fact that we prioritize health care. Hawaii is about being healthy and taking care of our people like family. Nearly forty years ago before the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, Hawai‘i became the first state in the country to set minimum health standards and coverage for workers. The Prepaid Health Care Act, which some of you may be familiar with, passed in 1974 and guaranteed employer-sponsored health coverage for most employees in Hawaii and capping their premiums at 1.5% of their pay. I served in the Hawai‘i State Senate for twelve years. I walked door to door to countless people, and I will tell you that there's not many people who don't know about the Prepaid Health Care Act… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/tokuda-and-hirono-lead-hawaii-delegation-introducing-legislation-combat-rapid | Tokuda and Hirono Lead Hawaii Delegation in Introducing Legislation to Combat Rapid Ohia Death in Hawaii | 2023-03-22 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=11& | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jill Tokuda joined U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, Senator Brian Schatz, and Representative Ed Case in introducing legislation to combat Rapid Ohia Death (ROD), which has killed more than a million Ohia trees in Hawaii since its discovery in 2014. The Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2023 authorizes $55 million in federal funding over the next eleven years to support ongoing efforts by federal agencies including the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and U.S. Forest Service (USFS), working in partnership with state agencies, to help combat Ohia tree death in Hawaii. “Ohia Lehua are Hawaii’s most abundant native tree, but ROD poses a serious threat to the species’ survival,” said Senator Hirono. “As ROD continues to decimate Hawaii’s Ohia population, federal support is crucial to combating ROD and protecting Ohia trees across Hawaii. Ohia plays an important role in protecting our native ecosystems and I am proud to lead our delegation in advocating for the federal resources Hawaii needs to prevent further Ohia death and protect our state’s unique biodiversity.” “I’m proud to join Senator Hirono in co-leading the introduction of the Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act, which will unlock federal support to combat the spread of Rapid Ohia Death and restore Hawaii’s ohia forests. Covering nearly one million acres throughout Hawaii, Ohia lehua forms the basis of our watershed, preventing runoff and providing critical habitat for endangered birds like honeycreepers. In recent years, Rapid Ohia Death has devastated too many ohia forests, especially on the Big Island, and its spread throughout Hawaii is deeply troubling. This bill is a step in the right direction to ensure this critical natural and cultural resource is there for the next generation,” said Representative Jill Tokuda. “In order to fight Rapid Ohia Death, we need more resources to research the disease and work to control its spread. Our bill will give us more tools to preserve ou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2098 | Case Applauds President Biden's Commencement Of Marine Sanctuary Designation Process For U.S. Pacific Remote Islands Waters | 2023-03-21 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=14 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today applauded President Biden’s direction to the Secretary of Commerce to initiate consideration of designation of the waters of the U.S. Pacific Remote Islands as a National Marine Sanctuary. The action follows Case’s calls, commencing in May 2022 in partnership with the Pacific Remote Islands Coalition and others, for maximum protection of U.S.-owned and controlled waters surrounding the U.S. Pacific Remote Islands, including the Central Pacific atolls and reefs of Baker, Howland, and Jarvis Island; Johnston, Wake, and Palmyra Atoll; and Kingman Reef. (See Case’s attached letters to the President of May 31 and October 31, 2022, and March 10, 2023.) “These waters are among the last pristine marine environments on our Earth, and also the most fragile,” said Case, a member of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries who, during his prior service in Congress (2002-2007), also advocated successfully for creation of today’s Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. “Our world’s oceans are at mortal risk, a breaking point precipitated by the unsustainable overfishing and other resource extraction, debris and land-based pollution, exacerbated and compounded by the devastating and pervasive marine effects of climate change.” Case continued: “The Pacific Remote Islands including their waters are not only a critical interlocking component of the broader Pacific marine ecosystem, but an integral part of the historical and cultural ties of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific as well as a key source of scientific knowledge on the preservation of a sustainable ocean environment. As a nation, we have a duty to ensure the long-term survival of the PRI’s ecological, scientific and cultural value. This process will do just that and will achieve the marine protection goals of President Biden’s America the Beautiful Initiative to protect thirty percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.” Parts of U.S. Pacific Remote Islands wate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-celebrates-president-bidens-action-pacific-remote-islands-national | Rep. Tokuda Celebrates President Biden’s Action on Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Sanctuary | 2023-03-21 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=11& | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) attended an event at the White House to celebrate President Biden’s announcement of two new national monuments and plans to advance designation of a new National Marine Sanctuary within the next 30 days to protect all U.S. waters around the Pacific Remote Islands. The Pacific Remote Islands are in Hawaii’s Second Congressional District, represented by Rep. Tokuda. "I am thrilled that President Biden is taking this action to protect some of the most fragile and ecologically precious waters in the world home in Hawaii. As the area’s representative in Congress, I will do everything in my power both to advance this designation and to ensure that the federal government takes the appropriate steps by working with the Native Hawaiian community who are interconnected to the Pacific Remote Islands,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. When completed, the new sanctuary would conserve 777,000 square miles and encompass areas undressed by previous administrations so that all areas around the Hawaiian Islands including atolls and reefs, would be protected. The Biden administration is dedicated to conducing a public process to work with Native Hawaiian cultural leaders. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-and-rep-case-introduce-bill-support-floriculture-and-nursery-plant | Rep. Tokuda and Rep. Case Introduce Bill to Support Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=11& | scraper | Rep. Tokuda and Rep. Case Introduce Bill to (Washington, DC) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) and Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) introduced the Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act. The Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act would amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act by expanding research and extension grants to: Develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and pathogens that impact floriculture and nursery crops; Establish an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, invasive plant pests or pathogens; Survey and collect data on the production of, health of, and markets for floriculture and nursery crops; Establish area-wide integrated pest management programs in areas affected by, or areas as risk of being affected by, invasive plant pests or pathogens; Investigating the biology, genomics, and production systems of floriculture and nursery crops; Conduct research on various factors that may contribute to or be associated with resilient floriculture and nursery crop systems, and combating other serious threats to floriculture and nursery crops, including research on: utilizing beneficial insects, soil improvement techniques, and chemicals (organic and nonorganic) to improve the health and productivity of floriculture and nursery crops; breeding new varieties to maintain the worldwide market advantage of the floriculture and nursery crop industries; and best management practices in floriculture and nursery crop growing regions under various climate conditions. “I am pleased to introduce this bill to expand and support research that will help Hawaiʻi’s floriculture industry thrive,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “Hawaiʻi’s flowers and plants are treasured around the world and are a crucial part of our economy. This bill will make critical investments in research and extension that will help sustain the industry and ensure that it remains competitive globally and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2082 | Case Takes Leadership Role On U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus | 2023-03-08 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=15 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) has been appointed as one of four Vice Chairs and on the eight-member Executive Council of the U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus, an official caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives consisting of 63 House Members equally divided between Democrats and Republicans (one position being filled). “I’m truly looking forward to continuing to work with my fellow Problem Solvers toward applying our perspectives to the toughest of our issues,” said Case, who first joined the Caucus in April 2021. “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. 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.” The Caucus was first formed in 2017 “to create a durable bloc that champions ideas that appeal to a broad spectrum of the American people. It is a group united in the idea that there are commonsense solutions to many of the country's toughest challenges. Only when we work together as Americans can we successfully break through the gridlock of today’s politics.” (www.problemsolverscaucus.house.gov) The Caucus is one of the fastest growing member-driven caucuses in Congress, adding 24 new Members this Congress. “I’m honored to be re-elected Co-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus alongside my friend Congressman Gottheimer, and I’m thrilled to welcome our returning and new members,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). “Our Caucus has a lot of room for legislative accomplishments and consensus building in the 118th Congress, and I look forward to working with this group of colleagues to deliver for the American people.” “Last Congress, from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the CHIPs Act, to historic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2078 | Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Calls On The Internal Revenue Service To Exempt Residents From Taxation Of Emergency Assistance In Response To Red Hill Fuel Crisis | 2023-03-02 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=15 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – All four members of Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation sent a letter today to Mr. Douglas O’Donnell, Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), expressing their “deep concern” that the IRS “may tax emergency assistance provided to individuals in response to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (Red Hill) drinking water crisis.” The letter goes on to say that “Just as assistance provided to individuals by the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Stafford Act is exempted under Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code, we believe the Red Hill emergency assistance should also be exempted.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jill-tokuda-announces-agriculture-subcommittee-assignments | Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Agriculture Subcommittee Assignments | 2023-02-27 | 2023 | 2023-02 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=11& | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced her appointment to serve on three Subcommittees on the House Committee on Agriculture: The Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture oversees nutrition, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; horticulture including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and specialty crops; bees; organic agriculture; foreign agricultural assistance and trade, and more. The Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry oversees livestock, seafood, poultry, and dairy; aquaculture; grazing; animal welfare, and more. The Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology oversees pest and disease management, including pesticides; conservation; quarantine; education, research, and extension; biotechnology, and more. “I am honored to have been selected to serve on three subcommittees on the House Committee on Agriculture that are important for Hawaiʻi’s farmers, producers, workers, and our economy. Over the last two weeks, I spent time listening and talking to farmers and ranchers across the islands about the challenges they face and hopes for the future. I look forward to being a strong voice to ensure that the Second Congressional District is well-represented as the Agriculture Committee negotiates the 2023 Farm Bill and implements policy that will impact our kids, agricultural producers, and families well into the future,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. Tokuda recently introduced her first two bills in Congress, which have been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. The Coffee Plant Health and Macadamia Tree Health Initiatives Acts would expand high-priority research to help farmers and producers combat plant pests and noxious weeds, survey and collect data on plant health, improve best management practices, and increase access to resources that will ensure that the industries thrive well into the future. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2076 | Case Announces 2022 Winners of Congressional App Challenge | 2023-02-24 | 2023 | 2023-02 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=15 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced the winners of his 2022 Congressional App Challenge for Hawai‘i’s First Congressional District at a reception at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Kaka‘ako. “The Challenge is a great opportunity for our local students to focus their skills and creativity on developing, testing and analyzing new applications for real-world use,” said Case. “Congratulating the winners at the Sandbox, which is described as ‘Hawaii’s community hub to inspire creativity, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship’ will hopefully also open the students’ minds to possibilities beyond their imagination.” “And results of this year’s Challenge prove once again that they have the skill set, imagination and resolve to compete against the best of our young people nationwide in science, technology, engineering and math, along with the potential to lead the next generations of computer science and technology.” The winner for Hawaii’s First Congressional District: 1st Place – Syreena Fortuno and Cabien Nelson of DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach, a public charter school Grade: 8 Instructor: Coach Cerina Livaudais App: ‘Imi Loa Video: https://youtu.be/YC7fOTpZ1XM Summary, according to the creators: “Our app, 'Imi loa, is an engaging game for players of ages 10 years and up to learn about the environmental and social problems in Hawai'i 2022. As a player, your goal is to complete all of the quests by traveling to all the islands. With each quest the player learns how to make an impact on some of the problems we face here in Hawai'i. “The inspiration for our app was wanting our home to be more represented in the media. Growing up many of us didn't know about Hawai'i's challenges until middle school. We hope our app will make this knowledge accessible to the younger generation. We were also inspired by the winners from last year's congressional app challenge. Their game was really cool and the fact that they came from our school made us feel confident that we too could accomplish what they did.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2070 | Case Reintroduces Measure To Impose Strict Safety Requirements And Provide For State And Local Community Disruption Regulation On Commercial Air Tour Operations | 2023-02-20 | 2023 | 2023-02 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=15 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today announced reintroduction in the current 118th Congress of his Safe and Quiet Skies Act to impose strict safety regulations on commercial air tour operations to include helicopters and small planes. H.R. 1071 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) in the wake of repeated deadly crashes across the country. The measure would also authorize state and local government to impose reasonable conditions of the operation of such aircraft to address worsening noise and other community disruption from increasingly frequent and intrusive operations. “My Hawai'i is but one example of these worsening concerns nationwide. For too many years, Hawai‘i has seen deadly crashes of commercial air tour helicopters, including in residential neighborhoods, and far too many dead from the crashes of commercial skydiving planes.” said Case. “Following just three of the most recent tragedies at Kailua, Kaua'i and Dillingham Airfield, which are not isolated instances nationally, the NTSB, which is responsible for investigating accidents but not for direct safety regulation, suggested strongly and directly to the FAA that safety-related regulation of commercial tour helicopters and small aircraft skydiving operations is generally insufficient. “These tragedies occurred amidst a rapid increase in commercial helicopter and small plane overflights of all parts of Hawai‘i 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. "Cle… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z |
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