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| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4804 | Case Announces 2025 Winners Of His Congressional App Challenge | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced the winners of his 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Hawai‘i’s First Congressional District at a reception at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Kaka‘ako. The App Challenge is an official national initiative of the U.S. House of Representatives, in which Members of Congress host annuals contests in their districts for middle and high school students. For 2025, 394 of the 441 Members of the House, or 89%, hosted such contests. More information is here: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/. “My Challenge is a great opportunity for our local students to focus their skills and creativity on developing, testing and analyzing new applications for real-world use,” said Case. “Congratulating the contestants and their ‘ohana at the Sandbox, ‘Hawai‘i’s community hub to inspire creativity, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship’, adds an extra boost to what will hopefully be an inspiring and motivating experience for all of them.” “And results of this year’s Challenge prove once again that Hawai‘i’s youth have the skill set, imagination and resolve to compete against the best of our young people nationwide in science, technology, engineering and math, along with the potential to lead the next generations of computer science and technology.” Participation in Congressman Case’s First District Congressional App Challenge has grown significantly from 2019, when he conducted his first Challenge after returning to Congress, to 2025. His 2019 Challenge saw ten app submissions from 27 students across four schools. This year, his challenge saw 16 app submissions from 30 students across 8 schools, including three public schools and five private schools. The winners of Congressman Case’s First Congressional District 2025 Challenge are: · 1st Place – Aren Sawa of Mid-Pacific Institute Grade: 11 Instructor: n/a App: Hawai‘iAlert.jp Video: https://youtu.be/ifxGTRVAL0c Summary, according to the creator: “Hawai‘iAlert.jp is a bilingual disaster alert web a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4800 | Case Announces Nominations To Nation's Service Academies For Incoming '26 Class | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today announced his 2026 nominations to four of our nation’s service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point/Army); U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis/Navy); U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point). “I take my responsibility to nominate deserving applicants from my district to our legendary service academies very seriously and personally interviewed most of my applicants before making my decisions,” said Case. “I was truly impressed with the applicants, and it was very encouraging and rewarding to have spent time with our next generation of military leaders.” Case named the following nominees to the four service academies (principal nominee and the rest in alphabetical order by last name): United States Air Force Academy Principal nominee: Ryder Goto Kalani High School Kasyn Amazaki ‘Iolani School Luke Barner Radford High School Kodai Eskin Punahou School John Ganske New Mexico Military Institute/ Moanalua High School Timothy Iha Pearl City High School Tuan Pettaway Air Force Academy Preparatory School/ Mililani High School Christophe Tang Air Force Academy Preparatory School/ Campbell High School Derrick Ung ‘Aiea High School United States Military Academy Principal nominee: Anthony Dang University Laboratory School Jacob Blaze Cabuhat Punahou School Liam Martin Punahou School Jazmine Mayo ‘Aiea High School Malia McCoy Punahou School Hayden Noland Punahou School Parker Noland Punahou School ChristopherJay Tenorio ‘Aiea High School United States Naval Academy Principal nominee: Alicya Robson Naval Academy Preparatory School/ Campbell High School Liliana Burrell Abeka Academy (home school) Juliet Caston Campbell High School Adam Ettlich Soli Deo Gloria Academy (home school) Shota Eskin Punahou School Vanessa He Hawaii Baptist Academy Lyla Matthews Radford High School Charlotte Nakagawa Kamehameha Schools - Kapālama Caleb Parsons Moanalua High School Ezekiel Schulz Ra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tokuda-obernolte-matsui-hurd-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-improve-staffing-prevent-cuts-at-national-park-service | Reps. Tokuda, Obernolte, Matsui, Hurd Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Staffing, Prevent Cuts at National Park Service | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23), Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), and Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) led a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging him to address insufficient staffing levels and refrain from additional employee reductions at National Parks across the country, citing the impact of staffing shortages on park visitors and the economies of neighboring “gateway” communities. Since January 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) has fired or lost more than 24 percent of its staff, creating significant challenges at National Parks including decreased capacity for emergency response and disruptions to visitor services, infrastructure maintenance, and conservation work. “[A]t Yosemite National Park, staffing cuts combined with record-setting visitation from January to July led to a 40% increase in search and rescue efforts compared to the same period last year. At Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Montrose, Colorado, the South Rim Fire burned campsites, maintenance vehicles, and other infrastructure, which, when taken along with a one-third reduction in workforce, will impact the local economy as well as park operations such as fire remediation and safety. Furthermore, at Joshua Tree National Park, staffing shortages have reduced fee-booth coverage and eliminated evening shifts, limiting visitor safety information, cutting needed fee revenue, and increasing the likelihood of congestion and search-and-rescue incidents. And at Haleakalā National Park, staffing shortages are delaying critical conservation work and backcountry maintenance, limiting both visitor access and protection of endangered species,” the representatives wrote in the letter. “We recognize the importance of efficiency within the federal government. However, reducing National Park Service staff, including positions in supporting offices across DOI, would only intensify the operational challenges parks already face. We respectfully encourage you to work directly with NPS … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-introduces-bill-to-support-law-enforcements-battle-against-zombie-guns | Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bill to Support Law Enforcement’s Battle Against ‘Zombie Guns’ | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a bill to provide public agencies, including police departments, with greater resources to fully and safely destroy seized or surrendered firearms. The Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act would create a new federal grant program to help state, Tribal, and local governments and law enforcement agencies acquire equipment, hire personnel, and conduct training to guarantee the complete destruction of firearms and firearm parts under their control. Last year, Rep. Tokuda met with police chiefs statewide and heard directly about their challenges with properly disposing of retired firearms. This legislation would help police departments tackle their backlogs of surrendered weapons and curb the proliferation of “zombie guns” – weapons that should have been destroyed but are instead broken down, resold online as untraceable components, and frequently used to build ghost guns or sold as repair kids without background checks. “Gun violence is an epidemic in our country that must be stopped, and it starts by making sure illegal and untraceable guns stay off our streets,” said Rep. Tokuda. “The Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act ensures law enforcement agencies have the tools and capacity needed to fully destroy guns that are seized, surrendered, or retired – and reduces dependence on private disposal companies that have profited off inadequate public resources. We must shut down the illegal pipeline that continues to allow discarded weapons to evade background checks and circulate back into our communities.” The Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act builds on the Congresswoman’s previous work to protect communities from the threat of gun violence. Earlier this year, Rep. Tokuda introduced the Gun Hardware Oversight and Shipment Tracking (GHOST) Act to help law enforcement track the interstate shipment of firearm kits and prevent the spread of unserialized firearms. The Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act is cosponsored by Reps. Eleanor Holmes Norton… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4799 | Case Introduces Measure To Strengthen Economic Partnerships With Pacific Island Nations | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 | scraper | (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today announced introduction of his Promoting Regional Opportunities for Sustainable Prosperity and Economic Resilience in the Pacific (PROSPER) Act to strengthen the U.S. Pacific Islands economic partnership. “The Pacific Islands, spread across the vast Pacific Ocean, are key partners in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific and strengthening mutual economic, security and cultural ties across countries sharing mutual values and goals,” said Case, a founding co-chair of the Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus. "It is in our mutual best interests that we develop, maintain and grow our relationships across all levels, of which economic advancement is especially important.” Case continued: “Recognizing this, successive administrations have committed to deepening U.S. engagement in the region, including through trade and investment. Most recently, the 2025 National Security Strategy asserts that ‘the Indo-Pacific is already and will continue to be among the next century’s key economic and geopolitical battlegrounds,’ reaffirms our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and prioritizes winning the economic competition over the long term in the region. “Additionally, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s 2025 Annual Report to Congress recommended that we strengthen economic assistance to Pacific Island countries to support U.S. national security interests and the priorities of partner countries. “However, our economic toolkit for achieving our goals in the Pacific Islands needs to be strengthened. Many Pacific Island countries enjoyed preferential treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) when it was authorized, but the program lapsed in 2020. Some of the Pacific Islands’ top exports to the U.S., including tuna, cane sugar, ginger and taro, would be eligible for duty-free treatment under GSP but for this lapse.” Case noted that the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), the leading multinational organization for the Pacific … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4795 | Case Moves To Assert Congress' Independent Authority Over Key Legislative Branch Agencies | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today announced the introduction of a measure to assert Congress’ full responsibility and control of key legislative branch positions to counter the Trump administration’s efforts to remove Congressional agency leaders. In May of this year, the administration fired Carla Hayden, head the Library of Congress (LOC), a Congressional entity, the de facto national library of the United States and the world’s largest library. It also sought to remove Shira Perlmutter, the Register of Copyrights, whose was appointed by Hayden and whose office is part of the LOC. “The executive branch has no business selecting or removing the leaders of agencies which are part of the legislative branch and key to its independent operations,” said Case, a member of the House Appropriations Committee who served four years on its Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch. “My bill (H.R. 6517) would amend the appointment processes for three key legislative branch positions - the Librarian of Congress, the Comptroller General and the Director of the Government Publishing Office (GPO) - to provide that appointment and removal of their leaders are the exclusive purview of Congress. These three agencies are critical to the independent operations of Congress and should not be subject to direction by the executive branch or any other external organization.” The Librarian of Congress is also the main research arm of Congress, managing the Congressional Research Service which is Congress’ dedicated source of information, research and legislative development. The Comptroller General leads the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which conducts government-wide audits and reviews government programs to provide nonpartisan oversight for Congress. The GPO prints and distributes official Congressional and federal publications. “To ensure their independence from the executive branch, there must be no question that Congress has complete authority to dictate the appointment as well as the removal of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-releases-statement-on-passing-of-hawaii-county-fire-chief-kazuo-todd | Rep. Tokuda Releases Statement on Passing of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement on the passing of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd. Chief Todd was more than a dedicated public servant — he was a devoted son, a loving husband, and a proud father who carried those values of family into every part of his life and work. I will always remember the way Chief Todd took care of all of Hawaiʻi Island like family. Whether in moments of crisis or calm, he led with compassion, humility, and an unwavering sense of responsibility to the people he served. He was a true servant leader — someone who put others before himself, earned trust through action, and led not for recognition, but out of love for his community. In this moment of deep sadness, perhaps the best way we can honor Chief Todd is to live and lead as he did — with courage, integrity, and care for one another.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tokuda-fitzpatrick-balint-lamalfa-tran-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-increase-access-to-mental-health-care-services-for-first-responders | Reps. Tokuda, Fitzpatrick, Balint, LaMalfa, Tran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Mental Health Care Services for First Responders | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), joined by colleagues Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Becca Balint (D-VT-AL), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), and Derek Tran (D-CA-45), introduced legislation to increase access to specialized mental health, substance abuse, and crisis counseling services for first responders. The Crisis Assistance and Resources in Emergencies (CARE) for First Responders Act aims to strengthen resources and support systems for the individuals who are often first on the scene during emergencies. Law enforcement officers, firefighters, rescue workers, 911 operators, and other emergency response personnel regularly face significant yet frequently unseen trauma and challenges as they confront disasters and assist survivors in their moments of greatest need. The CARE for First Responders Act would prioritize the needs of first responders by: Ensuring access to FEMA counseling and mental health services after major disasters. Funding on-site and mobile support through a grant program for mental health and substance use services. Expanding an existing, confidential 24-hour hotline to provide specialized first responder support. Establishing a peer counseling program at HHS to assist first responders and their families. Directing research on best practices for mental health care and suicide prevention for first responders. “Our first responders go above and beyond, carrying the weight of trauma that no one should have to bear alone. After the devastating fires on Maui two years ago, I saw firsthand the toll that disasters can take on first responders and their families,” said Rep. Tokuda. “I’m proud once again to introduce the CARE for First Responders Act to ensure our frontliners who protect our communities have the specialized health support they desperately need and deserve. I’m grateful to my Republican and Democratic colleagues for their partnership in this effort because crises don’t care about politics, and neither should we when it comes to supporting our first… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4789 | Case Votes For Annual Defense Policy Bill That Includes Key Case-Requested Provisions For Hawaii And The Indo-Pacific | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today voted for the final compromise version of the $900 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes six of his amendments and various other requests for Hawai‘i and the broader Indo-Pacific, including $1 billion for military construction projects in Hawai‘i. The annual measure, setting priorities, policy and funding for the Department of Defense (DOD) and other national security activities and programs for the year, also includes Case-requested provisions to increase funding and staffing for the United States Coast Guard and expand Coast Guard operations in the Indo-Pacific. NDAA. The final version of the NDAA authorizes $900 billion to invest in our service members, their equipment and related infrastructure. The annual authorization is considered must-pass legislation, with Congress enacting one every year since fiscal 1962. It is separate from the regular annual appropriations bills that Congressman Case helps draft as a member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee; these bills actually direct funding using the NDAA as an authorizing framework. “Our National Defense Authorization Act is a critical annual measure that not only authorizes our defense spending for the year, supplementing my Appropriations Committee’s parallel funding responsibilities, but also establishes defense policies, including organization and administration of the Defense Department,” said Case, who serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, responsible for funding all defense and intelligence community programs, and previously served on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. “While the NDAA also addresses military readiness, the measure also supports several quality-of-life provisions that are critical to service members and their families,” said Case. The bill includes language encouraging the Army to fully develop and communicate its plans for the leased lands at… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-secures-key-hawaii-provisions-in-house-passed-annual-defense-policy-bill | Rep. Tokuda Secures Key Hawai‘i Provisions in House-Passed Annual Defense Policy Bill | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will now go the U.S. Senate for consideration. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Tokuda secured key provisions to address critical needs in Hawaiʻi, support service members and military families, and ensure the nation’s defense. "This year’s NDAA includes important provisions for Hawaiʻi, military families, and the nation as a whole. Most importantly, it does not provide DoD with any authority to condemn state land, despite recent threats by the U.S. Army,” said Rep. Tokuda. “In Hawaiʻi, we have learned a painful truth: once land is taken, it’s gone forever. Under no circumstances should we entertain the idea of giving land away to the military. If they attempt such an illegal action, they will lose in court and more importantly, they will lose the trust of the people of Hawaiʻi." Key provisions authored and supported by Rep. Tokuda in the FY 2026 NDAA would: Require Department of Defense civilian and contractor employees be included in the military’s regular housing market analyses, which is especially important for military installations, like those in Hawai‘i, with substantial civilian and contractor workforces. Mandate an independent review of the suitability of Department of Defense land in Hawaiʻi for service member housing to address the military’s impact on the local housing market. Require 24-hour parental notification for suspected child abuse and neglect in Department of Defense child development centers. Prevent the Trump Administration from decommissioning Kilo Moana and other oceanographic ships. Establish a new authority to fund ordnance disposal through intergovernmental support agreements, allowing state and local governments in Hawai‘i and nationally to assist in the demining of formerly used defense lands. Require the Secretary of Defense to brief Congress on the efficacy of the military’s efforts to prevent cri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4787 | Confusion Over Federal Emergency Assistance To the Islands Draws Concern From The Hawaii Congressional Delegation | 2025-12-05 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and U.S. Representatives Ed Case (HI-01) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) joined in a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to “express their concern regarding execution challenges with several Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants and the negative effects on the people and institutions of Hawai‘i.” In their letter to Secretary Kristi Noem, whose Department of Homeland Security oversees FEMA, and Karen Evans, FEMA’s Senior Official Performing Duties of Administrator, the delegation stated that they “have heard from various state and local agencies and nonprofits that they have experienced significant delays and obstacles” with grants that support much needed assistance in Hawai‘i but that “the related funds have not been properly awarded and obligated.” After local and state agencies and nonprofits shared several examples of confusion over the way FEMA has administered the various grant programs, the delegation stated that “these examples suggest that FEMA’s current grant-making operations are experiencing significant difficulties marked by challenges in timelines, communication and procedural consistency.” The delegation is calling for answers to several questions by December 31, 2025, which can be found here and below: Dear Secretary Noem and Ms. Evans: We write today to express our deep concern regarding execution challenges with several Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants and the negative effects on the people and institutions of Hawai‘i. We have heard from various state and local agencies and nonprofits that they have experienced significant delays and obstacles with the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program, the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and the Emergency Management Peformance Grant (EMPG) Program. These grants are critical to the execution of much-needed assistance in Hawai‘i, but as explained below the relate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4780 | Case Joins Bipartisan Group Of 35 House Members Proposing Solution To Affordable Care Act Crisis | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=2 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-HI-01) today joined 34 House colleagues led by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) in the release of their Commonground 2025: A Bipartisan Health Care Framework to address the impending expiration of critical premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace enrollees. “Millions of Americans are facing a crippling increase in their healthcare costs because of Congress’s inability to extend these often literally lifesaving ACA provisions,” said Case during a news conference today at the U.S. Capitol with his colleagues. Their Bipartisan Health Care Framework would prevent impending drastic increases in premiums in 2026 for the more than 24 million Americans who get their health insurance through the ACA marketplaces including nearly 25,000 Hawai‘i residents. In most cases, the ACA is the only health insurance option available to participants, so the practical effect of its expiration would be not only dramatic premium increases but millions without health insurance. “The expiration of these credits at year-end would represent an utter failure of a divided Congress to deliver solutions on the real issues facing Americans,” said Case. “Our plan calls for a two-year extension of expiring health insurance premium savings for American families, including a year of the enhanced Premium Tax Credits, with targeted modifications.” Since the passage of the enhanced premium tax credits, enrollment in ACA plans has increased from 11 million to more than 24 million people. If these enhanced premium tax credits are not extended by December 31, 2025, enrollees could see their premiums jump more than double on average, with some individuals seeing even greater increases. To address the looming crisis, Case and his bipartisan group have worked behind-the-scenes over the last several months, including throughout the government shutdown which resulted in large part from the failure to address this central issue, to develop a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-reintroduces-bill-to-provide-fair-snap-ebt-benefits-for-hawaiis-rural-households | Rep. Tokuda Reintroduces Bill to Provide Fair SNAP EBT Benefits for Hawaiʻi’s Rural Households | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) reintroduced a bill that would adjust inequities in how federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT is calculated for Hawaiʻi’s urban and rural areas. The Feeding Rural Families Act would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct separate Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) calculations for urban and rural areas of Hawaiʻi when determining SNAP maximum monthly benefit allotments. Although federal law provides for higher benefit levels in Hawaiʻi, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in urban and rural parts of Alaska, Hawaiʻi’s current adjustments rely only on Honolulu-area food prices. “It is unreasonable and inaccurate to penalize Hawaiʻi’s neighbor island communities with a broken formula that values convenience over reality. Using a one-size fits-all calculation with no regard for the geography and food scarcity that exists throughout our island state makes absolutely no sense to our families already struggling with sky-high grocery prices,” said Rep. Tokuda. “The Feeding Rural Families Act ensures that SNAP benefits reflect the true cost of living in remote communities, strengthening the purchasing power of our families and helping them put food on the table.” Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) is cosponsoring the bill. Full text of the bill can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tokuda-moore-bacon-introduce-bill-requiring-24-hour-notice-of-alleged-abuse-in-military-child-care-programs | Reps. Tokuda, Moore, Bacon Introduce Bill Requiring 24-Hour Notice of Alleged Abuse in Military Child Care Programs | 2025-11-26 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), Blake Moore (R-UT-01), and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced legislation requiring military child and youth programs to notify parents or guardians within 24 hours after learning of alleged or suspected abuse or neglect involving their children that occurred at a military child development center or similar program. The Military Child and Youth Program Abuse and Neglect Notification Act would codify a Department of Defense (DOD) policy that was established after it became known that the Department had no requirement to notify parents in such cases. This legislation also goes beyond current policy by requiring the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, as well as members of Congress who represent the district where the alleged abuse or neglect occurred, be notified within 72 hours. “Parents who entrust their keiki to a military child care center deserve one guarantee: if something happens, they will be told quickly, clearly, and without exception. No family should ever be kept in the dark when it comes to their child’s health, safety, and well-being,” said Rep. Tokuda. “As the mother of two boys, we must demand nothing less for our military families, and as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, we must ensure effective Congressional oversight and accountability across the military child care system, because no federal agency should be allowed to hide the truth.” "As the congressional representative of Hill Air Force Base and father to four boys, it is an honor to serve our military community and their families. I’m proud to co-lead legislation that would require the DOD to immediately brief parents over suspected abuse or neglect of minors at DOD childcare facilities and create additional congressional oversight mechanisms. We must do all we can to ensure safe and healthy environments for all children, including those under the DOD’s care,” said Rep. Moore. Language in the Military Child and Youth Program Abuse and Neglect N… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-introduces-bill-to-repeal-tariffs-on-indo-pacific-allies-including-japan-south-korea-taiwan-and-the-philippines | Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bill to Repeal Tariffs on Indo-Pacific Allies Including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan & the Philippines | 2025-11-24 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a bill that would eliminate President Trump’s “emergency” tariffs on Indo-Pacific allies, reaffirming our nation’s commitment to our key economic partners. The Chinese Communist Party continues to escalate its aggressive and coercive behavior against our Indo-Pacific partners by developing military bases on artificial islands in the South China Sea, embargoing imports from Pacific countries, and provoking tensions along the border with India, just to name a few examples. The Indo-Pacific Partner and Ally Tariff Repeal Act would reaffirm and strengthen our nation’s alliances by removing unnecessary and counterproductive tariffs on 40 countries, including Japan and South Korea (15 percent), the Philippines (19 percent), and Taiwan (20 percent). “At a time when our Indo-Pacific partners face growing intimidation and coercion from the Chinese Communist Party, the United States cannot afford to send mixed signals. Slapping our closest partners with tariffs while they face down growing Chinese aggression is backwards, counterproductive, and dangerous, and hurts American businesses and consumers,” said Rep. Tokuda, member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. “Introducing the Indo-Pacific Partner and Ally Tariff Repeal Act reaffirms our support for their security and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. We must stand with our allies, not against them.” Cosponsors of the bill are Reps. Dina Titus (NV-01), Daniel S. Goldman (NY-10), Jim Costa (CA-21), André Carson (IN-07), Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Ed Case (HI-01). Full text of the legislation can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-leads-bipartisan-bill-to-secure-more-funding-for-native-hawaiian-arts-and-culture | Rep. Tokuda Leads Bipartisan Bill to Secure More Funding for Native Hawaiian Arts & Culture | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) reintroduced a bipartisan bill to clear longstanding administrative hurdles that have limited Native Hawaiian–serving arts and cultural organizations’ access to federal grant opportunities. The Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act streamlines the grant application process for Native Hawaiian-serving organizations by eliminating outdated signatory requirements that currently delay or block applications. Additionally, the bill would remove offensive and unnecessarily restrictive statutory language that limits program accessibility for Alaska Native applicants. “This bill is about ensuring that Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native artists, cultural practitioners, and organizations can access the resources they have always been promised by Congress. By breaking down outdated barriers, we are strengthening the ability of our communities to preserve, teach, and share their arts and cultural traditions on their own terms,” said Rep. Tokuda. “Investing in Native arts and culture isn’t just about honoring the past—it’s about safeguarding the knowledge, creativity, and identity that will carry our Indigenous communities forward for generations.” “Throughout my prior service on the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, and as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I have worked to expand and fund programs that promote, sustain and honor the culture and art of our nation’s indigenous peoples,” said Rep. Ed Case (HI-01), cosponsor of the bill. “I’m happy to once again join Rep. Tokuda in this initiative to expand our Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Development Grant Program so that Hawaii’s indigenous peoples can continue to perpetuate traditional knowledge, strengthen their spiritual connection to the land and ancestors and reaffirm their cultural identity and resilience in the modern world.” Established in 1994, the Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Program provides grants thro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/tokuda-harshbarger-lead-bipartisan-coalition-in-marking-national-rural-health-day-call-for-transformational-action | Tokuda, Harshbarger Lead Bipartisan Coalition in Marking National Rural Health Day, Call for Transformational Action | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representatives Jill Tokuda (HI-02) and Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, led Members of Congress in celebrating National Rural Health Day and highlighting the urgent need for bipartisan efforts to expand access, improve services, and strengthen rural healthcare systems. “National Rural Health Day is a chance to honor the communities that keep this country moving: the farmers, teachers, kūpuna, health workers, first responders, small business owners, and families who fuel our local economies and preserve our way of life. It’s also a moment for Congress to recognize that rural communities face challenges that are different not because they are less—but because they are too often asked to survive systems that were not built for them. Rural America needs a chance to be known as more than just resilient—it deserves a chance to thrive,” said Rep. Tokuda. Reps. Tokuda and Harshbarger convened a Special Order Hour on the House Floor with Caucus members to illustrate the critical challenges confronting rural healthcare and promote legislative solutions that improve telehealth and behavioral health access, strengthen EMS capacity, and support the rural workforce pipeline. The Members’ remarks can be viewed here. The Co-Chairs also convened a roundtable discussion focused on Medicare site neutral payment reforms and the potential impact on rural hospitals and clinics, provider stability, and patient access. Photos from the convening can be viewed here. Capping off the week, Tokuda and Harshbarger introduced H.Res. 891, a resolution recognizing Thursday, November 20, 2025, as “National Rural Health Day” and expressing the House’s commitment to advancing policies to improve health care accessibility and affordability in rural areas. The resolution text and list of cosponsors can be found online here. Rep. Tokuda’s call for action during “National Rural Health Month” follows months of on-the-ground visits across Molokaʻi, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and K… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/administration-removes-coffee-tariffs-following-bipartisan-effort-led-by-reps-tokuda-timmons | Administration Removes Coffee Tariffs Following Bipartisan Effort Led by Reps. Tokuda, Timmons | 2025-11-14 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and William Timmons (R-SC-04), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus, released the following joint statement after the Trump Administration announced most coffee products would be removed from the list of items subject to reciprocal tariffs: “When we led a bipartisan letter earlier this year urging the Trump Administration to remove coffee from tariffs, we did so to protect American jobs and secure a stable supply chain for the U.S. economy. The Administration's decision reflects what is possible when members of both parties work together with industry and local communities to advocate for a commonsense solution. The Congressional Coffee Caucus will continue working across the aisle and with the Administration to strengthen our nation's competitiveness, support our businesses, and ensure that our nation's trade policies serve hardworking American people.” A copy of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokudas-statement-on-house-vote-to-reopen-government | Rep. Tokuda’s Statement on House Vote to Reopen Government | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement after voting against the Republican funding bill that failed to include affordable health care for Americans: “Today’s vote to end the shutdown is NOT a victory. It may reopen government, but it shuts the door on affordable health care for millions. This bill does nothing to help parents take their keiki to the doctor, seniors afford their medications, or small business owners cover their workers. It does nothing for families struggling to put food on the table or keep a roof over their heads. Instead, it keeps the status quo—a status quo that is failing everyday Americans crushed by the rising costs of groceries, gas, rent, and childcare. Over the past 43 days, I’ve seen the pain and frustration firsthand at food distributions, airports, and medical facilities across our islands. That's why I voted 'no.' We can't just do nothing to fix the affordability crisis families are living through, and I will continue to fight to make everything from food to healthcare accessible for the people of Hawaiʻi.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tokuda-titus-mcgovern-lead-letter-urging-president-trump-to-reverse-course-on-nuclear-testing | Reps. Tokuda, Titus, McGovern Lead Letter Urging President Trump to Reverse Course on Nuclear Testing | 2025-11-05 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Jim McGovern (MA-02) led 24 of their House colleagues in a letter to President Trump, expressing opposition to the administration’s reported plans to resume testing of nuclear weapons for the first time since 1992. “We are alarmed and deeply concerned by your announcement that you have instructed the Department of Defense to resume testing of nuclear weapons,” the representatives wrote in the letter. “The United States is a signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992. While the treaty is not yet in effect, it fostered a new norm, and except for North Korea, no nation has conducted a nuclear test in the 21st Century. Resuming nuclear testing would be a reckless action that would open a Pandora’s box that could lead to dire consequences.” The Members contend that the United States can maintain a safe and reliable nuclear stockpile without live testing, arguing that renewed testing would jeopardize both U.S. security and international stability by encouraging other nations to resume their own nuclear programs. “Restarting nuclear tests would not only betray the memory of those who suffered from past detonations, it would betray our shared responsibility to build a safer world for future generations. Entire communities still live with the physical and generational scars of nuclear testing. We owe it to them, and to the world, to break that cycle of destruction once and for all,” said Rep. Tokuda. “This administration’s reckless, even maniacal disregard for global safety absolutely spits in the face of our duty as Americans to lead with courage and conviction toward peace. I urge the President and his administration to reverse course immediately and honor our responsibility of ensuring nuclear weapons are not part of our future—because it only takes one bomb to eliminate mankind as we know it.” “Donald Trump has put his own ego and authoritarian ambitions before the health … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4768 | Long-Time Hawaii Federal, State and Non-Profit Executive Joins Case As Deputy Chief of Staff and Hawaii District Director | 2025-10-31 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=3 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) has appointed longtime Hawai‘i federal, state and non-profit executive Kekoa Kaluhiwa as his Deputy Chief of Staff and Hawai‘i District Director working out of Case’s Honolulu district office. “In his twenty years of service across our federal, state and non-profit sectors and more, Kekoa has excelled at policy advocacy, community engagement and government relations,” said Case. “He is especially skilled at moving easily among diverse communities, leading teams, building partnerships, and navigating complex cultural, political and environmental issues.” “Especially important are his over ten years of Congressional experience with United States Senator Daniel Akaka. Representing Hawai‘i in Congress requires knowing and working smoothly and interchangeably in two very different worlds, and Kekoa especially brings this ability to my Congressional work.” Kaluhiwa joins Case from eight years with Kamehameha Schools, most recently as Director of ʻĀina Stakeholder Engagement, responsible for advancing the institution’s relationships with the community, government, and business sectors. He also directed Kamehameha’s statewide land operations. Kaluhiwa earlier served as First Deputy Director for the Hawai‘i State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DNLR) during the tenure of Case’s sister, Suzanne Case, as Director. His responsibilities included assisting in management of DLNR’s ten divisions, 900 employees and 1.2 million acres of public trust resources. Kaluhiwa is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools-Kapālama and the University of Washington (B.A., Political Science). He also earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Hawai‘i-Mānoa. Kaluhiwa succeeds Jacqueline (Jackie) Conant, who retired after twenty-five years of federal service. Conant worked for Case the entirety of his service in Congress, from 2002 to 2007 and from 2019 to her retirement. She began in Congress with U.S. Representative Patsy Mink and also served with then-U.S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-meets-with-air-traffic-controllers-across-hawaii-amid-shutdown-strain | Rep. Tokuda Meets with Air Traffic Controllers Across Hawaiʻi Amid Shutdown Strain | 2025-10-28 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Hawaiʻi - Today, air traffic controllers nationwide are missing their first full paychecks due to the Republican shutdown, which entered its fifth week. As a show of support and gratitude, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda met with numerous air traffic controllers on Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island over the past two weeks and discussed the ongoing shutdown’s impacts on aviation safety and the livelihoods of federal workers. Nationwide, the workforce includes 10,800 controllers and 3,300 trainees, yet there remains a shortage of 3,800 positions. In addition to understaffing, controllers report burnout from grueling 10-hour shifts, mandatory overtime to keep up with day-to-day operations, and mounting anxiety as Hawaiʻi approaches the busy holiday travel season. Rep. Tokuda thanked controllers for continuing to keep Hawaiʻi’s skies safe despite working without pay and emphasized how essential they are to Hawaiʻi’s medical transport system, economy, and inter-island connectivity. Controllers continue to uphold the highest safety standards even as preventive maintenance stalls, engineers remain furloughed, and staffing needs grow. “It’s important that we recognize the service and sacrifice of our air traffic controllers, and all our dedicated federal workers, not just during a shutdown, but every day,” said Rep. Tokuda. “These men and women are the reason families reach their destinations safely, the reason medical transports land on time, the reason our islands stay connected to one another and the world. They continue to show up, even without pay, out of love for their work and care for Hawaiʻi. I have nothing but the deepest mahalo for their professionalism and sacrifice, and I stand ready to work around the clock, with anyone negotiating in good faith, to reopen the government and give these workers the pay and stability they deserve.” Photos available from Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island visits. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-releases-statement-on-passing-of-maui-county-councilmember-tasha-kama | Rep. Tokuda Releases Statement on Passing of Maui County Councilmember Tasha Kama | 2025-10-27 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Honolulu, HI — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement on the passing of Maui County Councilmember Tasha Kama: "I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of Maui County Councilmember Tasha Kama, a dedicated public servant who gave her heart and soul to the County of Maui. She was a warm hand and mother to all, holding us together during good and bad times. Even in the most challenging moments, she brought people together with calmness, integrity, and a genuine respect for everyone's differences, while remaining committed to finding solutions that worked. Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Kama ʻohana, friends, and all those who were fortunate enough to work alongside such an inspiring and passionate leader -- she will truly be missed." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-joins-house-democrats-urging-usda-to-protect-snap-during-republican-shutdown | Rep. Tokuda Joins House Democrats Urging USDA to Protect SNAP During Republican Shutdown | 2025-10-25 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) joined 214 House Democrats in calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to use all available authorities, including the $5 billion SNAP contingency fund, to ensure food assistance continues for millions of Americans during the ongoing Republican shutdown. The letter from House Democrats demands that USDA act immediately to provide November SNAP benefits using the contingency reserve fund Congress specifically established for this purpose. Without urgent action, 42 million Americans, including keiki, kūpuna, and veterans, could see their food assistance cut off in November. “Thousands of Hawaiʻi households will soon face an impossible question — how to put food on the table with no certainty that their federal SNAP benefits will come through next month. SNAP contingency funds exist for emergencies like this, yet 42 million Americans, from keiki to kūpuna, risk going hungry. That is unconscionable,” said Rep. Tokuda. “USDA already confirmed SNAP has multi-year contingency funds to keep operating through a shutdown. Now the Trump administration claims their hands are tied, and that guidance has vanished. As this Republican shutdown approaches its second month, the administration has a choice: either continue to use food as a political weapon or use the legal authority given to them by Congress to stop this crisis and keep families fed. I urge Secretary Rollins and the administration to do the right thing and fulfill their responsibility to the American people.” The letter is linked here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokudas-statement-on-federal-government-shutdown | Rep. Tokuda’s Statement on Federal Government Shutdown | 2025-10-01 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement after Republicans, who control the White House and Congress, refused to work with Democrats to keep the federal government open. “Today, hardworking people across the nation are facing the damaging effects of Republican-led chaos and dysfunction. While House Democrats have worked nonstop to prevent a government shutdown, Republicans have chosen political games over responsible governance, refusing even to show up for work this week. As a result, federal workers will lose their pay, healthcare services will be disrupted, and families will suffer delays in basic services. The immediate reality is that something must be done to address rising healthcare costs and Trump’s unchecked influence over federal spending, both of which continue to destabilize the lives and livelihoods of Hawaii residents. That’s why Democrats will keep fighting to bring Republicans back to the negotiating table to lower costs for working-class Americans and protect the most vulnerable in our communities. As the shutdown continues, my office will remain fully operational as I believe my constituents deserve answers and support, especially now. In the meantime, I remain focused on reopening government as soon as possible and getting back to delivering for the people of Hawaii.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-leads-hawaii-congressional-delegation-in-posthumous-promotions-of-seven-nisei-wwii-soldiers | Rep. Tokuda Leads Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation in Posthumous Promotions of Seven Nisei WWII Soldiers | 2025-09-25 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=2& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – The Secretary of the Army posthumously promoted seven second-generation Territory of Hawaiʻi Japanese Americans, aka Nisei soldiers, and former University of Hawaiʻi Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets to the rank of second lieutenant. The promotions follow a June 26, 2024, request from the Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation urging then-Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth to review the military records of the seven cadets and consider their eligibility for posthumous officer commissions. The seven servicemembers served in University of Hawaiʻi's Army ROTC program, which was suspended during World War II. Shortly after signing up with the Hawaii Territorial Guard, all Nisei were expelled under policies related to Executive Order 9066 and widespread anti-Japanese American discrimination. After being removed, the seven servicemembers volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army as enlisted soldiers in the 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team. All seven were killed in combat in Europe in 1944. “These young men wanted to serve as leaders in the U.S. Army. They trained for it, they earned it, and they were denied that chance because of wartime prejudice. But they still put on the uniform and gave their lives in defense of our country. Today, we finally recognize them as the officers they were meant to be,” said U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02). “This is about acknowledging the history of our Nisei veterans and honoring their sacrifice the way it should have been honored 80 years ago. I’m grateful to the University of Hawaiʻi ROTC program, the Army, and the many who supported this long-overdue recognition.” The former cadets are: SSG Grover Nagaji (1920 – 1944, Born in Honolulu) SGT Howard Urabe (1923 – 1944, Born in Kapaa) SGT Robert Murata (1922 – 1944, Born in Honolulu) SGT Jenhatsu Chinen (1922 – 1944, Born in Wahiawa) SGT Daniel Betsui (1922 – 1944, Born in Hanapepe) PFC Hiroichi Tomita (1923 – 1944, Born in Wailuku) … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-votes-no-on-partisan-house-funding-bill | Rep. Tokuda Votes No on Partisan House Funding Bill | 2025-09-19 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement on the stopgap government spending bill, which passed the House by a vote of 217-212. “Security funding for government officials is important. But so is protecting families from losing Medicaid, keeping rural hospitals from closing, and ensuring small business owners and their employees aren’t crushed by health premiums that have more than doubled. This is about fighting for the healthcare our people deserve — and while Republicans have chosen to do nothing, Democrats are focused on saving lives. Let’s be clear: this is not a clean funding bill. It may fund the government on paper, but without safeguards, there is no guarantee that money will actually reach the communities who need it. We’ve seen the Trump administration weaponize funding before, even canceling funds Congress had already appropriated. Allowing that to happen again would be naïve and irresponsible. Republican leadership included funding in this bill to ensure the safety and security of Members of Congress, administration officials, the Supreme Court, and others, and I remain committed to working with Republicans on this important effort. However, protecting lawmakers cannot come at the expense of the health and well-being of our constituents. The status quo is not working. Critical funding for health care, tax credits, and community programs should never be held hostage to partisan power plays, and working families should never be left behind while lawmakers secure their own protection. Our people deserve better, and that's why I voted no.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4738 | Case Opposes Commerce-Justice-Science Funding Measure That Slashes Support For Law Enforcement, Minority Businesses, Domestic Violence, Scientific Research And Development, Legal Aid And Other Core Programs | 2025-09-11 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=3 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in Committee last night against the proposed $79 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. This measure funds (or should fund) the U.S. Department of Commerce, including the International Trade Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technology; the U.S. Department of Justice; the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); the National Science Foundation (NSF) and more. “As with prior appropriations bills this year, there were several aspects of the bill that I requested and were included and that I otherwise supported,” said Case. “But the sum total of the bill as proposed by my majority colleagues would reduce key support for state and local law enforcement when that support is key, reduce support for our minority-owned businesses which are the majority of businesses in Hawaiʻi, undercut gun and domestic violence prevention, cripple our world-leading scientific research and development, undermine legal assistance for those who cannot afford representation, and otherwise continue an overall effort to reduce if not eliminate the necessary role of federal funding of initiatives that matter to real people in their everyday lives.” In Committee, Case also secured a direction to the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to produce its agreements with other federal agencies including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for use by those other agencies of BOP facilities such as the Federal Detention Center (FDC)-Honolulu. The amendment was prompted by BOP’s refusal to provide to Case its agreement with ICE and details on ICE’s use of FDC-Honolulu and other facilities for ICE detainee needs. Case remarked that a request by a Member of Congress for such information was a normal part of legislative, funding and oversight duties and any refusal to produce such informatio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4737 | Case Votes Against Initial House Version Of Annual Defense Measure That Fails To Exert Congressional Oversight Of Trump Administration Actions Undermining Our Nation's Military | 2025-09-10 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=3 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) tonight voted against the initial U.S. House $893 billion version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) despite adoption of five of his floor amendments and various other requests for Hawai‘i and the Indo-Pacific including $1.7 billion of military construction projects in Hawai‘i. “Our National Defense Authorization Act is a critical annual measure that not only authorizes our defense spending for the year, supplementing my Appropriations Committee’s parallel funding responsibilities, but also establishes defense policies including organization and administration of the Defense Department,” said Case, who serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, responsible for funding all defense and intelligence community programs, and previously served on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. “It is a very serious vote and I have consistently voted for the final bipartisan versions of the NDAAs throughout my time in Congress. “This year is different, because the last eight months of the second Trump administration have been among the most disruptive if not destructive in our armed services’ recent history,” said Case. “The selfless, dedicated members of our military have been subjected to erratic leadership; leaks of highly sensitive military data; improper use of military personnel for domestic law enforcement; firings and marginalization of highly qualified and deeply dedicated men and women who have served our country with honor and distinction; personal loyalty purity tests; firing of the inspector general dedicated to combating waste, fraud, abuse and misconduct; servicemembers subjected and pulled into culture wars battles and witch hunts; politicization and obstruction of mission; demoralization; and more. All of this not only disrespects a committed, loyal, professional and apolitical military, but places our national security at risk. “Today’s House version of the ND… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-votes-no-on-national-defense-authorization-act | Rep. Tokuda Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act | 2025-09-10 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 231-196. “When the Armed Services Committee reported out this year’s NDAA, it was a strong, bipartisan bill that included real investments in housing, healthcare, and national security that I was proud to support. But for the third year in a row, House Republicans have chosen to completely hijack this committee’s bipartisan work on the National Defense Authorization Act by forcing through divisive, poison pill provisions and shutting down debate on the issues that truly matter to our troops and veterans. I submitted ten amendments focused on improving national security and the quality of life of our service members, such as strengthening military housing, standing up to China, supporting Native Hawaiian veterans, and holding sexual predators accountable. Not one made it in. This isn’t just a procedural failure, it’s a betrayal of our oath, a failure of oversight, and a disservice to our service members and their families who rely on us to protect their interests. We owe them respect, integrity, and serious leadership—not political theatrics or culture-war stunts. I will continue fighting to retain the bipartisan provisions that we crafted to support our service members and their families while stripping out the dangerous partisan amendments that have no place in a bill this critical to our national defense.” Footage of Rep. Tokuda discussing the bill on the House Floor can be viewed here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4736 | Case Opposes Annual Labor, Health, Human Services And Education Measure That Slashes Support For Public Education, Workforce Development, Public Health and Other Core Programs | 2025-09-09 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=3 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in full Committee today against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (Labor-H) Appropriations bill that cuts core assistance programs by $23.9 billion, or 11%, from current FY 2025 funding. The annual Labor-H bill funds the Department of Labor, the Department of Education, much of the Department of Health and Human Services and various related agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The proposed FY 2026 bill advanced by the Republican majority would set discretionary funding at $197.5 billion, down from current FY 2025’s $221.4 billion. “While this measure funds many critical Hawai‘i priorities I requested, especially for Native Hawaiians, I could not vote for this version because it so fundamentally attacks many longstanding efforts in public health, education, welfare, job and retirement security and civic discourse that have uplifted generations of Americans,” said Case. “Whole programs that are so key to advancing virtually Americans across multiple fronts to realize the full opportunities of our country are decimated in this measure, including support for youth from preschool through higher education, public health research and delivery through the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, workforce development through the Employment and Training Administration and Job Corps, maternal and child health and family planning, substance abuse, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. “Of all of Appropriations’ twelve federal funding bills every year, this is the one that most reflects the health of our collective commitment to each other and our common advancement, and this version straight up fails us all.” Through his assignment on the Committee, Case was still able to gain inclusion in the measure for his funding requests for… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4735 | Case Proposal To Further Strengthen U.S. - Pacific Islands Partnerships Included In Bipartisan Foreign Policy Bill Approved By U.S. House | 2025-09-08 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=3 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i – First) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen ties between the United States and our partners in the Pacific. H.R 4490, the PARTNER Act cosponsored by Case, passed the House on September 2nd. It would extend diplomatic privileges and immunities and other benefits of official recognition to five international organizations: the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN); Pacific Islands Forum (PIF); Caribbean Community; and African Union. The measure would formally authorize the organizations as public international organizations and allow them to operate independently, engage diplomatically and establish diplomatic missions in the United States, just as do foreign countries. Inclusion of the PIF in the PARTNER Act arose from H.R. 3332, the Pacific Partnership Act introduced by Case to bolster U.S. engagement in the Pacific through a variety of initiatives including official recognition of the PIF. Case’s measure was cosponsored by 23 bipartisan colleagues, most of them fellow members of the Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus which Case cofounded in 2019 and co-chairs. The Pacific Islands Forum brings the region together to address pressing issues and challenges, and foster collaboration and cooperation in the pursuit of shared goals. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Its vision is for a resilient Pacific region of peace, harmony, security, social inclusion and prosperity, that ensures all Pacific peoples can lead free, healthy and productive lives. "To fully partner with our Pacific Islands ‘ohana in meeting the challenges and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4734 | Case Opposes Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Measure Cutting Small Business and Consumer Protections | 2025-09-04 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=3 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee responsible for federal funding, yesterday voted in Committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations bill that slashed support for key small business programs and for agencies that safeguard the public. The FSGG Appropriations bill funds the U.S. Treasury Department, the Small Business Administration (SBA), federal courts, the Federal Communications Commission, the Office of Personnel Management and various independent agencies. The bill’s proposed FY 2026 discretionary funding level is $23.2 billion, $2.9 billion below the current FY 2025 enacted level. “While this measure funds many critical national and local priorities for Hawai‘i that I requested, I regrettably had to vote against this version because of severe funding cuts to programs assisting the some 134,000 small businesses who form the backbone of Hawaii’s economy,” said Case. “These include efforts that aid entrepreneurs, provide mentorship training and expand trade opportunities in the international marketplace.” “In addition, the bill slashes funding to agencies that protect the public, such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which keeps us safe against unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with defective products,” said Case. “The measure also reduces support for the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, both of which keep us secure from scams, price-gouging and market manipulation.” Case spoke in Committee in support of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), which play an important role in helping Hawai‘i. It assists specialized community-based financial institutions that promote economic development by providing financial products and services to people and communities underserved by traditional financial institutions, particularly in low-income and minority communities. He stressed that in Hawai‘i alone, th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4733 | Case And Colleagues Secure Improvements In Mail Deliveries To Hawaii And Other Areas Outside The Continental U.S. | 2025-09-03 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=3 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Congressman Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i-First District) has led an effort that highlighted problems with mail delivery to Hawai‘i and U.S. territories, prompting the United States Postal Service (USPS) to undertake corrective actions that “will improve the timely and accurate processing and transportation of mail that is designed for deliver in areas outside the 48 contiguous states.” The move by the USPS came after Case initiated a bipartisan letter co-signed by several of his U.S. House colleagues to Postmaster General David Steiner expressing concern over what they referred to as “persistent delays and service disruptions” with the United States Postal Service (USPS) Ground Advantage service to noncontiguous areas of the country, including the Pacific and Caribbean. The shipping option, launched two years ago, was intended to offer a more simplified and more affordable and expedited delivery service for packages up to 70 pounds. However, it has been plagued by delivery delays and tracking inaccuracies. Joining Case on his letter to the USPS Postmaster were Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (D-Hawai‘i-Second District), Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas), Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa), Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-U.S. Virgin Islands) and Congressman James Moylan (R-Guam). "Reliable mail service is a necessity — especially in our rural and remote communities, and our constituents should not be forced to endure unfair delays and poor service. The United States Postal Service has acknowledged errors with their Ground Advantage service to non-contiguous areas and is committing to changes that will directly benefit our families, businesses, and consumers," said Congresswoman Tokuda. "I'm proud to join my colleagues on this bipartisan effort giving constituents the fairness they deserve. USPS’s corrective actions and renewed focus on delivery performance are important steps to ensure equitable and dependable mail service fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T15:07:37Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4729 | Case Seeks Applicants For Nominations For Appointments To Our Nation's Service Academies For The 2026 Incoming Class | 2025-08-26 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=3 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) is seeking qualified applicants for his Congressional nomination to our nation’s four service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point/Army); U.S. Naval Academy(Annapolis/Navy); U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point/Nassau County – New York). “One of my favorite and most serious duties as a member of the U.S. Congress is nominating Hawaii’s best and brightest young men and women to our nation’s service academies,” said Case. “I have had the privilege for over ten years now of nominating many candidates to our service academies, many of whom are in service or now attending. I’m again honored to do my part to ensure that Hawaiʻi continues our long tradition of contributing to the next generation of America’s outstanding military leaders.” A Congressional nomination is the exclusive avenue for appointment to our nation’s service academies for most applicants. A nomination does not guarantee an appointment, but it is a requirement for final consideration for the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Successful applicants must have high moral character, a strong academic record and a motivation to dutifully serve our nation. In a letter to all high schools in his district (see below), Case said: “An applicant must also be a U.S. citizen, a high school graduate between the ages of 17 and 23, unmarried and without dependents. Fully completed applications must be received by my office no later than October 10, 2025. Please also visit my military academy nomination webpage at https://case.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations.htm.” Case continued: “Additionally, please note that I may only consider applicants who are legal residents of the First Congressional District which I represent (Honolulu from Makapu‘u through Downtown and Pearl City up to Mililani and then through Waipahu and ‘Ewa Beach to Kapolei). My office can a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/hirono-tokuda-reintroduce-bicameral-legislation-to-strengthen-social-security-program | Hirono, Tokuda Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Social Security Program | 2025-08-15 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | ~ The Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act aims to restore fairness in Social Security and protect the program from future cuts ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on the 90th anniversary of Social Security, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI) reintroduced the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act, legislation that would strengthen Social Security’s financial state and ensure that seniors continue to benefit from the programs they have paid into throughout their lives. “For 90 years, Social Security has provided critical support to millions of kupuna, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable communities in Hawaii and across the country,” said Senator Hirono. “Amidst this administration’s attacks on federal programs, I am proud to reintroduce this legislation to help strengthen the Social Security program and ensure that it remains accessible for the millions of Americans who rely on it.” “Social Security is an earned benefit—not a handout—and a promise that brings peace of mind to following a lifetime of hard work. In Hawaii, nearly 300,000 workers, kupuna, and families depend on it to make ends meet,” said Representative Tokuda. “That’s why I’m proud to reintroduce the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act with Senator Hirono. Our bill strengthens benefits, accounts for the true cost of living, ends unjust practices like reclaiming final checks, and—most importantly—makes the wealthiest finally pay their fair share, securing this promise for generations to come.” This bill will make significant progress toward extending the Social Security lifeline. According to the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Chief Actuary, the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act is expected to extend the ability of the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program to pay scheduled benefits in full and on time for an additional 11 years, from 2034 to 2045. The reintroduction of this legislation follows Trump’s recent attacks on Soc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-accepting-applications-for-military-service-academies | Rep. Tokuda Accepting Applications for Military Service Academies | 2025-08-04 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Honolulu, HI – U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced that her office is now accepting applications from students in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District for Military Service Academies. Qualified applicants must submit their applications no later than Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 11:59 pm HST. Every year, members of Congress are given a limited number of candidates to nominate for appointment to these academies. Rep. Tokuda can only nominate a limited number of exceptional students for each vacant academy slot allotted to the Second Congressional District. “I have the honor of nominating some of our brightest and most talented students to attend prestigious military service academies across our country,” said Rep. Tokuda, a member of the House Armed Services Committee. “It will be challenging to select nominees from such a passionate, hard-working, and dedicated group of students, but I look forward to seeing this year’s Hawaiʻi applicants who are ready to serve in our military and provide the kind of leadership our country needs. To be considered for a nomination, candidates must reside in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District, meet the basic eligibility requirements established by the academies, and submit a complete nomination application by Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 11:59 pm HST, to Rep. Tokuda’s office. For more information on eligibility and the application process, visit https://tokuda.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations 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 | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4725 | Case, Moylan Push To Shift Construction And Repair Of U.S. Jones Act Ships From Adversaries Like The People's Republic Of China (PRC) To Allies And Partners Like Japan And Korea | 2025-08-01 | 2025 | 2025-08 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=3 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (D-HI-01) and U.S. Congressman James Moylan (R-Guam) today announced they have introduced a measure in the U.S. House of Representatives to address loopholes in a 1920 law that incentivizes U.S. domestic trade ships to have major modifications and repairs done in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). That law, the Jones Act, is widely recognized as creating domestic shipping monopolies that artificially inflate the cost of critical imported goods to Hawai‘i, Guam and other non-contiguous parts of the United States. “Under long-standing loopholes in maritime law, Jones Act shippers can and do outsource major vessel parts fabrications and modifications to foreign shipyards, primarily those in the PRC,” said Case. “These modifications are not minor, and often include full engine replacements, liquefied natural gas conversions and other critical overhauls. These modifications largely avoid the 50% import duty imposed on foreign ship repair.” Case said the Jones Act is usually defended on domestic industrial base and national security grounds. “However, under long-standing loopholes in maritime law, the Act has led to an accelerating decline in domestic shipping, with less than 100 Jones Act vessels now in service, many of them committed to specialized uses,” said Case. “The results have included extreme monopolistic conditions and exorbitant shipping prices, especially for those parts of our country with no real transportation alternatives.” “But equally so, this poses a significant and immediate national security concern, especially if this same work, which cannot be done economically or practically under any circumstances in the U.S., at least without cripplingly higher shipping costs hitting the whole country and not just our non-Continent locations, can be done in shipyards located in allied or partner countries, such as Japan and South Korea – nations with world-class maritime industries and deep national security alignment with the United States.” “This bipartis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tokuda-nunn-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-ustaiwan-defense-collaboration | Reps. Tokuda, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.–Taiwan Defense Collaboration | 2025-07-31 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) today introduced the United States-Taiwan Defense Innovation Partnership Act, bipartisan legislation to accelerate defense technology collaboration between the United States and Taiwan in response to ongoing aggression from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (MI-02) and Representative Ashley Hinson (IA-02) joined as original cosponsors. “The complex security challenges that the United States and our allies and partners face in the Indo-Pacific call for new and innovative technologies, approaches, and vendors,” said Rep. Tokuda. “That’s why I’m proud to cosponsor this bill with Congressman Nunn to establish a defense innovation partnership between the U.S. Department of Defense and Taiwan’s defense ministry and promote strategic and meaningful collaborative efforts, strengthen our allies’ defense industrial base, and counter the CCP’s growing technological and military influence. This effort will benefit both Taiwan and the United States as we work together to solidify a free and open Indo-Pacific.” “The Chinese Communist Party has made clear its intent to take Taiwan by 2027,” said Rep. Nunn. “The defense partnership laid out in this bill will be a critical deterrence tool, accelerating Taiwan’s access to next-generation U.S. technology and giving them the asymmetric edge they need to defend their sovereignty.” The United States-Taiwan Defense Innovation Partnership Act directs the U.S. Department of Defense to work directly with Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense through their respective Defense Innovation Units. This cooperation will fast-track the development and fielding of dual-use technologies—such as drones, artificial intelligence, microchips, and advanced surveillance systems—that enhance collective deterrence and reinforce America’s strategic edge in the region. “With each passing day, Xi Jinping expands coercion aimed at Taiwan,” said House Se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4722 | Case Provision To Strengthen Coast Guard Presence In The Indo-Pacific Secures Overwhelming Bi-Partisan Support In The House | 2025-07-27 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=3 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) announced today that last week the full U.S. House of Representatives in an overwhelming show of bipartisan support passed the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 4275) which includes a provision to increase focus on Coast Guard operations in the Indo-Pacific that he introduced with Congressman Trent Kelly (Mississippi-First District). Case explained, “With bipartisan support of the full House, the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, Congressman Kelly and Congressman John Garamendi, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act includes my push to mandate an annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Indo-Pacific, including the annual budget needed to support these operations.” Case continued: “Our plan will significantly enhance the Coast Guard's effectiveness, readiness and strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific by integrating Coast Guard activities with broader U.S. defense and foreign policy goals in the region.” Case added that the provision “will allow for better forecasting of operational, personnel, asset and funding needs. It will ensure that the U.S. engagement in the region is sustained across the federal government and help to identify any operational gaps we have in the Indo-Pacific to better safeguard American and allied national security interests, respond to articulated needs of our Pacific Island partners and counter the People's Republic of China's increasingly malign influence in the region.” Case said the provision comes from H.R. 3397, the Pacific Ready Coast Guard Act, a measure introduced by himself and Congressman Kelly. The provision was taken from that measure and inserted into H.R. 4275 by Congressman John Garamendi (California-Eight District), a cosponsor of the measure and a member of the T&I Committee. Hawai‘i is the home of the Coast’s Guard’s operations throughout the Indo-Pacific. Its Oceania District is responsible for directing Coast Guard operations throughout Hawai‘i, Guam,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4717 | Case Opposes Foreign Affairs Funding Measure That Weakens National Security By Slashing Critical Foreign Assistance Efforts | 2025-07-24 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=4 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in Committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations bill that would slash our nation’s foreign affairs programs and agencies by 22% This measure funds (or should fund) U.S. foreign policy efforts, 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 historically 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 bill’s proposed FY 2026 discretionary funding level is $46.2 billion. This is a decrease of $13 billion (22 percent) from the FY 2025 enacted level. “While this measure did fund many critical Hawai‘i and Indo-Pacific priorities I requested, I had to vote against it because on balance it weakens our global leadership when the world most needs our continued full engagement,” said Case. Case spoke in Committee in opposition to the measure, saying it would “split our alliances, partnerships and friendships and cast our country as an unreliable partner”, allowing the People’s Republic of China to fill voids left by U.S. disengagement. His remarks are here. The bill continues the Trump administration’s gutting of U.S. foreign assistance across a broad array of efforts, including: · Codifying the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development. · Cutting international humanitarian aid by 42% in activities previously funded under International Disaster Assistance and Migration and Refugee Affairs. · Cutting U.S. bilateral economic assistance by 21% in activities previously funded under Development Assistance, Economic Support Fund and other accounts. · Creating a $1.7 billion transactional slush fund for the Trump administration called the “America First Opportunity Fu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4714 | Case Introduces Proposal To Expand Indigenous-Based Tourism | 2025-07-23 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=4 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i-First District) has introduced proposed legislation in the U.S. House to authorize federal grants to Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiian organizations for fostering indigenous history and culture-based travel and tourism. “This measure is especially important for my home state of Hawai‘i, where the link between tourism and our indigenous peoples, Native Hawaiians, is essential”, said Case. “Native Hawaiian history and culture is at the heart of our islands’ uniqueness. It is one of the major draws for our visitors, and activities based on our indigenous history and culture should be developed by Native Hawaiians wherever and however possible.” Case said his measure is the House companion to S. 612, introduced by Senators Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and Brian Schatz, Vice Chairman of the Committee. The bill makes important corrections to the NATIVE Act to authorize grants to Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiian organizations for recreational travel and tourism activities. Case said that Congress enacted the NATIVE Act in 2016 to provide grants, loans and technical assistance to Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiian organizations to assist in developing tourism in indigenous peoples communities and enhancing opportunities for visitors to learn about indigenous peoples’ history, cultures, traditional foods, languages and arts. He said unfortunately, the act did not clearly authorize the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) or the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR) to issue the grants, which led to implementation challenges. “Our bill corrects this oversight by clearly authorizing the BIA and ONHR, along with several other federal agencies, to issue these grants and authorize appropriations for the program,” said Case. “The bill will enable improved access to federal resources, helping these communities bu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4712 | Case To Host Another Live District-Wide Tele-Talk Story July 29th | 2025-07-22 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=4 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), now in his sixth full term in the U.S. House, will host another live virtual Tele-Talk Story with constituents on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The event will be broadcast live on his Facebook page at @repedcase and on his official web site at https://case.house.gov/events/. “It is critical to my representation of a very diverse district in Congress that I communicate openly and frequently with my over 700,000 constituents in all possible ways,” said Case. “My regular in-person and virtual live districtwide events, at which I report back from Congress, listen to concerns and guidance and answer questions, have been a central part of my connection with my district throughout my time on Capitol Hill.” Since returning to Congress in 2019 representing Hawaii’s First Congressional District (Honolulu from Makapu’u to Mililani and Kapolei), Case has held 55 live districtwide in-person and virtual Talk Story meetings with his constituents, including throughout COVID-19. Case also served in Congress representing Hawaii’s Second Congressional District (Windward, North Shore, West O’ahu and all other islands) from 2002 to 2007, during which he hosted 172 live in-person Talk Story community meetings throughout the islands in order to reach a far more dispersed constituency. To broaden his 1st Congressional community outreach, Case also this year initiated his Walk Stories, in which he spends a week home from Capitol Hill randomly walking communities throughout his district, talking with his constituents where they live, work and play. He has completed two Walk Stories, as follows: 1. In July, Case walked the communities of Pālolo, Kaimukī , Mō‘ili‘ili, Kalihi, Salt Lake, Āliamanu, Foster Village, Moanalua, Hālawa and ‘Aiea. 2. In April, Case walked parts of Kalama Valley, Niu Valley, ‘Āina Haina, Wai‘alae, Nui Valley, McCully, Pearlridge, Waimalu, Pearl City, Pacific Palisades, Mililani Mauka, Waipi‘o Acres, Waipahu, ‘Ewa Beach, ‘Ewa Villages, Kalaeloa and Kapolei. To j… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4713 | Case Opposes Public Lands And Natural Resources Funding Measure That Cripples Efforts To Combat Climate Change And Slashes Funds For National Parks | 2025-07-22 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=4 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in full Committee today against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Interior Appropriations bill that cut $2.9 billion from programs and agencies that support public lands and our nation’s natural resources. The Interior, Environment and Related Appropriations bill funds the U.S. Department of the Interior, including the National Park 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. The bill’s FY 2026 discretionary funding level is $38 billion. This is a decrease of $2.9 billion from the FY 2025 enacted level. “While these measures fund many critical Hawai‘i and priorities I requested, I regrettably had to vote against this version because it cripples efforts to deal with climate change by defunding all of the climate work by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,” said Case. “It further decimates public lands by slashing funding for the National Park Service and gutting key conservation agencies that protect our parks, forests and wildlife. It also undermines museums and cultural institutions, cutting support for the Smithsonian and slashing the arts and humanities by $72 million each.” In full Committee debate on the measure, Case voiced his strong opposition to the bill’s proposed $1.7 billion in cuts to federal support for Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (see remarks here: https://youtu.be/0w197WN4wys). These vital programs offer low-cost financing to local communities for a broad spectrum of water quality infrastructure projects. They have played a critical role in efforts to remediate Red Hill, including supporting technical assistance for source water protection, and are critical to continued maintenance of Hawaii’s drinking water quality. “Red Hill reinforced all over again that in an island community our… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-urges-va-to-remove-former-kamehameha-schools-psychiatrist-from-punchbowl-over-sex-abuse-allegations | Rep. Tokuda Urges VA to Remove Former Kamehameha Schools Psychiatrist from Punchbowl Over Sex Abuse Allegations | 2025-07-22 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins requesting support for legislation allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to review and initiate disinterment proceedings for Dr. Robert McCormick Browne who is interred at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, commonly known as “Punchbowl Cemetery.” The request to exhume and disinter Dr. Browne from Punchbowl Cemetery came from one of Rep. Tokuda’s constituents, who identifies as a survivor of sexual abuse by Dr. Browne and has family members buried at the VA national cemetery in Honolulu. Dr. Browne, who worked as a psychiatrist for Kamehameha Schools, faced dozens of allegations from former students before his death in 1991. “The presence of an alleged serial abuser in a place reserved for those who served with distinction is deeply painful and unacceptable to survivors and the families of those buried alongside him,” the letter stated. “Although Dr. Browne was never convicted due to his suicide prior to trial, credible and documented findings of his extensive sexual abuse of minors warrant a full review by the VA as authorized under 38 USC § 2411(c). Unfortunately, current law only provides these authorities to VA for decedents interred from December 2013 onward, leaving his victims with little recourse.” “On behalf of survivors and families who have expressed deep distress over Dr. Browne’s continued memorialization at Punchbowl Cemetery, we respectfully request your support for legislation that would allow VA to review Dr. Browne’s case and, in accordance with any findings and the law, remove him from this place of national reverence. Doing so would maintain the integrity of our cemeteries and affirm VA’s commitment to honoring the memory of those interred with the respect they deserve.” In 2013, Congress enacted the Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act (P.L. 113-65), which establishes grounds for disinterment of individuals who have committed c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tokuda-timmons-lead-bipartisan-push-to-eliminate-coffee-tariffs | Reps. Tokuda, Timmons Lead Bipartisan Push to Eliminate Coffee Tariffs | 2025-07-22 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and William Timmons (R-SC-04), co-chairs of the Congressional Coffee Caucus, led a bipartisan letter urging Ambassador Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative, to remove existing and future tariffs on coffee in order to protect American jobs and support the continued vitality of the nation’s import-dependent coffee industry. “Unlike many other goods affected by recent tariffs, coffee is not produced at a scale within the United States that can meet domestic demand. Though small quantities of predominantly specialty coffee are grown in Hawai‘i and Puerto Rico, their combined production accounts for less than 1 percent of U.S. coffee consumption,” the letter stated. “Because there is no viable domestic substitute, tariffs on imported coffee create challenges for the industry. Sixty-six percent of American adults drink coffee every day, making it the most popular beverage in the country. But coffee is more than a daily ritual for millions of Americans – it is a vital pillar of our economy and local communities. Nationally, the coffee industry supports more than 2.2 million American jobs, generates over $100 billion in wages, and contributes an estimated $343 billion in economic output per year. Every $1 of imported coffee creates an estimated $43 in value throughout the supply chain, and coffee shops, roasters, and distributors serve as important economic engines supporting small businesses and creating jobs that help sustain local economies.” Reps. Tokuda and Timmons were joined by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Tim Burchett (R-TN-02), Steve Cohen (D-TN-09), Maria Salazar (R-FL-27), Sarah McBride (D-DE-AL), Scott Perry (R-PA-10), Becca Balint (D-VT-AL), Pat Fallon (R-TX-04), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), and Ben Cline (R-VA-06). A copy of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/-rep-tokuda-votes-against-cuts-to-public-broadcasting-foreign-aid | Rep. Tokuda Votes Against Cuts to Public Broadcasting, Foreign Aid | 2025-07-18 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted against the $9 billion spending cut package that rescinds federal funds appropriated for public broadcasting and foreign aid. H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, passed the House by a vote of 216-213 and now heads to the President to be signed into law. “Public broadcasting serves as a lifeline for rural and underserved communities, providing essential educational content and emergency alerts in times of crisis. But this rescissions package will now force radio and television stations across the country to make difficult decisions.” said Rep. Tokuda. “In Hawaiʻi, local stations have shared how deeply these cuts will impact their ability to serve, leading to possible staff layoffs and reduced programming. We cannot afford to weaken this vital public good, especially as access to trusted information is more important than ever to support children, inform families, and keep communities safe.” “At a time when American leadership is needed most, Republicans are also gutting the very programs that ensure our national security, stabilize our allies, and project our values. Slashing foreign aid abandons vulnerable communities abroad, while ceding ground to adversaries like China and Russia. With this vote, Republicans and the President have turned their back on the world and worse, on the very people they swore to serve.” The rescissions package includes the following federal funding cuts: · $3.6 billion from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); · $4.3 billion from broader foreign assistance (including support for global health programs, democracy initiatives, and peacekeeping efforts); and · $1.07 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). While the full effects of these cuts are still being evaluated, based on Fiscal Year 2024 funding levels, CPB provided the following support to Hawaiʻi: · Hawaiʻi Public Radio (statewide): $419,480 · PBS Hawaiʻi (statewide): $1,712,659 · KKCR-FM (Kauaʻi): $83,01… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4709 | Case Opposes Housing And Transportation, Energy And Water Funding Measures That Fail To Support Americans Facing Rising Housing, Energy And Transportation Costs | 2025-07-17 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=4 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today voted in full Committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriations and FY 2026 Energy and Water Appropriations measures. The FY 2026 housing and transportation bill proposes to spend $89.9 billion for HUD, the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness and the Department of Transportation, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a decrease of $4.5 billion from the FY 2025 enacted level. The $57.3 billion Energy and Water Appropriations bill funds the Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) civil works programs and various energy programs. This is a decrease of nearly $776 million from the FY 2025 enacted level. “While these measures fund many critical Hawai‘i priorities I requested, I regrettably had to vote against both bills because of massive cuts to federal program that help everyday Americans with rising housing, transportation and energy costs,” explained Case. The Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill included some important wins for Hawai‘i requested by Case including $5.5 million for Case’s Community Funding Projects (described below), as well as $18.3 million for the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant and $28 million for the Native Hawaiian Housing Loan Guarantee Fund (for both of which programs the President’s budget has proposed $0). It also included Case’s request to continue funding for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which plays a crucial role in enhancing the safety of the helicopter and small aircraft industry through accident investigation, analysis and recommendations to prevent future incidents, including several fatal accidents throughout Hawai‘i. Despite these positives, Case said the bill poses significant risks to vulnerable communities by exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis and undercutting critical housing support systems. The bill el… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-defends-hawaii-priorities-in-markup-of-annual-defense-policy-bill | Rep. Tokuda Defends Hawai‘i Priorities in Markup of Annual Defense Policy Bill | 2025-07-16 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Last night, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted to send H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, to the full House of Representatives. If enacted into law, this NDAA would mark the 65th consecutive year in which Congress has passed this critical law for national security. The committee reported the bill as amended by a vote of 56 to 2. “As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, it’s important to me that the Department of Defense is a good neighbor to those that reside in Hawai’i and takes the utmost care to protect our most vulnerable communities,” said Rep. Tokuda. “By mandating the Department to more accurately capture its housing needs, we can plan for a proper amount of military workforce housing while responding to the local impact of the military’s presence on Hawaii’s limited supply of affordable homes. I also fought for new reporting mandates for cases of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and child abuse to ensure that the Department of Defense meets its responsibility to care for our military families.” "In response to the tragic deaths of Mischa Johnson and her unborn child, I worked with my colleagues to increase the maximum sentence for voluntary manslaughter cases under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. This important change strengthens military justice and ensures that future violent criminals face consequences as serious as the strong laws in Hawai‘i and other states,” continued Rep. Tokuda. “These various provisions directly address the challenges facing our military families, from including civilian employees in housing market analyses to ensuring swift reporting of abuse and neglect. By holding the Department accountable for the safety of servicemembers and their families, these measures reflect our commitment to their well-being.” The bill, as amended, also includes several top priorities f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4707 | Case Completes Second Weeklong District Walk Story This Year | 2025-07-13 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=4 | scraper | (HONOLULU, HI) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) devoted most of his July 7-11th week home from Congress to five days of walking communities across his district, talking with constituents he met along the way at their homes, workplaces and other areas. In his second weeklong district “Walk Story” this year, Case walked the communities of Pālolo, Kaimukī , Mo’ili’ili, Kalihi, Salt Lake, Āliamanu, Foster Village, Moanalua, Hālawa and ‘Aiea, talking with hundreds of residents wherever he found them. Case kicked off his Walk Stories while back home the week of April 21st of this year, when over another five day stretch he walked parts of Kalama Valley, Niu Valley, ‘Āina Haina, Wai‘alae, Nui Valley, McCully, Pearlridge, Waimalu, Pearl City, Pacific Palisades, Mililani Mauka, Waipio Acres, Waipahu, ‘Ewa Beach, ‘Ewa Villages, Kalaeloa and Kapolei. “I’ve always been committed to staying as close to my constituents as possible in different ways that work best for them”, said Case, who over his decade-plus in the U.S. House has hosted hundreds of live, in-person Talk Story community meetings throughout his districts as well as virtual meetings, including six in-person and one virtual Talk Story earlier this year. “But as this 119th Congress (2025-2027) and the second Trump administration got underway this year and the polarization and noise of anger and division on Capitol Hill and across the country reached new highs, I felt I needed to strengthen my direct connection to all of the residents of Hawaii’s First Congressional District, especially those that do not regularly engage their government or me, by reaching out and talking story in different ways when I’m home. “For me, these two full weeks now of Walk Story have been incredibly valuable because I’ve been able to talk personally with a highly diverse and representative part of my constituency just going about their lives and expressing their views and concerns for our country, Hawai‘i, family, workplaces and communities. “After each of my… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4692 | Case Votes Against Reconciliation Budget Measure | 2025-07-03 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=4 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-HI-01) this morning voted against H.R. 1, the massive “reconciliation” budget bill that has been under consideration in Congress since January. The measure passed on a vote of 218-214, with all Democrats including Case voting against. Case made the following statement on his vote: “Laws are not just about policy; they are ultimately about our values. “On so many counts, H.R. 1 fails miserably as sound policy reflecting strong values. “It gifts a massive tax break to those who have benefited the most from our society and least need help. “It pays for that tax cut by borrowing from our future, plunging our nation into another $5 trillion of debt. “It guts our bedrock efforts to provide all Americans with affordable quality nutrition, health care, housing and other life basics, and tens of millions of Americans will be far worse off and even die as a result. “It reverses generations of effort to convert to clean renewable energy despite the sheer folly of doubling down on fossil fuels. “It hides special interest provisions in its almost-thousand pages that reflect the worst of insider Washington. “It makes life today and into the next generation harder, not easier, for most of us. “As a tragic, cruel measure that so deeply benefits so few so well at the expense of so many so severely, it accelerates deepening inequality and division throughout our country and further stretches the fraying fabric of our society. “None of this can be sound policy, none of this can be our values. “We must start today, wherever and however we can, in our governments, communities and election booths, to contain and reverse the damage of this measure and to return to a course that reflects sound policy and core values for all Americans.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-votes-against-big-ugly-bill | Rep. Tokuda Votes Against “Big Ugly Bill” | 2025-07-03 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted against passage of the budget reconciliation bill, which implements President Trump’s agenda to extend tax cuts to the wealthiest, while slashing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and student aid for millions of working people. The bill passed the House by a vote of 218-214. "It's been sickening to see Republicans fast track a bill that's not just bad policy, it's reckless and selfish, and it's a betrayal to our people. This bill would rip lifesaving Medicaid coverage from 17 million Americans, including 150,000 in Hawai‘i, and take food out of the mouths of 42 million people who rely on SNAP to feed their families, including 22,000 right here at home. It guts the income our farmers and grocers depend on to nourish our communities, all while handing billions in tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. These aren’t handouts, they’re lifelines. And the cruelest part? Our keiki will be stuck paying off the $5 trillion in debt this bill creates,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “To push this through on the eve of our nation’s birthday isn’t just heartless — it’s anti-American. It’s wrong, and Hawai‘i and our country deserves better. While we lost the battle on this bill today, I will never stop fighting against the war Republicans have waged on our people and the safety nets and lifelines that help to lift our families up. From health care to housing, the food on our tables, and the education and jobs that give our people a chance, I will not waiver in my commitment to justice and opportunity to all." If enacted into law, the "One Big Beautiful Bill" would lead to the largest cuts in health care coverage and nutrition benefits in our nation’s history. Here are some of the impacts to Americans: Cuts off healthcare access by removing 17 million children, seniors, and people with disabilities, including over 150,000 Hawaiʻi residents, from their health insurance. Increases grocery bills for all 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP to afford food, including 22,000 people … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/reps-tokuda-begich-seek-fair-medicare-reimbursements-for-hawaii-and-alaska | Reps. Tokuda, Begich Seek Fair Medicare Reimbursements for Hawaiʻi and Alaska | 2025-06-30 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Nick Begich (R-AK) introduced two bills to address Medicare underpayments for rural hospitals in Hawaiʻi and Alaska: the Save our Lone Emergency Services (SOLES) Act and the Ensuring Outpatient Quality for Rural States Act. These bills seek to ensure Medicare reimbursement rates reflect the unique challenges and tremendous disparities that significantly increase healthcare delivery costs in the noncontiguous states. The SOLES Act would set a floor on Medicare payments to isolated community hospitals in Hawaiʻi and Alaska, ensuring these facilities have the financial stability to continue delivering essential health services. The Ensuring Outpatient Quality for Rural States Act would authorize a cost-of-living adjustment for Medicare-covered hospital outpatient services in these states. Together, these bills make sure the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services pay for the higher regional costs faced by remote healthcare facilities when determining reimbursement rates in these states. “Providing quality healthcare in Hawaiʻi and Alaska costs more, whether it’s due to the geographic isolation, limited infrastructure, difficulty recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals, or the exceptionally high cost of living. Yet, Medicare continues to reimburse rural hospitals in the noncontiguous states at the same rate as those in the U.S. mainland making it especially difficult to deliver care to our remote communities,” said Rep. Tokuda, co-chair of the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus. “I’m proud to join my colleague Representative Begich in introducing these bills to promote fair reimbursement rates and provide lasting support for healthcare providers in Hawaiʻi and Alaska. By aligning Medicare payments with the true costs of healthcare delivery in our states, we can strengthen our local health systems and ensure sustained access to care for our kupuna, no matter where they live.” “Access to healthcare for those who live in rural and remote … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4689 | Case Opposes Legislative Branch Funding Measure That Weakens Congressional Oversight Abilities | 2025-06-27 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=4 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, yesterday voted in full Committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations measure. The bill, which funds Congress, provides $5 billion, a decrease of $272 million or 5 percent below the FY 2025 enacted level. This total excludes the Senate items, which are added later in the legislative process. The bill supports the U.S. House of Representatives, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Library of Congress, the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police. “I voted against this bill because it weakens Congress when Congress must most remain a fully functioning separate, independent and co-equal branch of government, including vital oversight and information-gathering agencies like the Library of Congress and the Government Accountability Office,” said Case, who served for four years on the Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee. In full Committee, Case especially criticized the Republican majority’s proposal to cut the GAO’s budget by almost 50%. He specifically referred to the GAO’s identified “high risk” areas that Congress should focus on in order to control wasteful spending and asked his majority colleagues how they proposed to address these areas if they denied Congress the oversight resources required. (See Case’s speech here.) The measure’s key provisions weakening Congress’s oversight powers include: · $415 million for the GAO, a decrease of $396.5 million or 48.8 percent below fiscal year 2025 and $518.6 million less than the fiscal year 2026 request. · Prohibiting the GAO from bringing civil actions against any department, agency, officer, or employee of the United States for failing to comply with the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 without Congressional approval. The GAO, acting per its statutory direction from Congress, currently has nearly forty open investigations into w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tokuda-begich-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-reliability-for-essential-air-service-passengers | Reps. Tokuda, Begich Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Reliability for Essential Air Service Passengers | 2025-06-27 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Nick Begich (R-AK) introduced the Essential Air Service (EAS) Reliability Act, which would require EAS carriers to have a plan to accommodate passengers in the event of unexpected cancellations. The EAS program helps air carriers maintain scheduled service to over 100 small regional airports across the country, ensuring residents in rural and remote communities stay connected to the national air transportation system. This bill would require EAS carriers to include contingency plans for maintenance or other non-weather-related service disruptions as part of the competitive application process for EAS contracts. “Reliable air service is more than just convenience, it’s an essential lifeline. People in Hawai’i depend on inter-island transportation to access healthcare, get to work, and connect with loved ones. Our communities need consistent air service, and we can’t afford to let essential services be jeopardized by poor planning or unreliable operations,” said Rep. Tokuda. “This bill is an important step to ensure EAS carriers do their part to deliver more reliable service without compromising safety. It’s not just about holding them accountable when things go wrong – it’s about making sure they have solid backup plans to avoid such problems in the first place. Our people shouldn’t have to worry about getting stranded.” “Alaska has a vast interconnected aviation system and air travel remains a critical component of daily life for many across our state. Our expansive aviation network connects 65 rural communities through the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, ensuring access to vital services. As we advance into the 21st century, it's imperative to enhance both the safety and reliability of our aviation sector,” said Congressman Begich. “This legislation takes an important step towards addressing reliability by mandating that EAS carriers include comprehensive contingency plans for maintenance and other non-weather-related disruptions in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4686 | Case Opposes Homeland Security Funding Measure That Would Cripple Federal Disaster Assistance To State And Local Governments | 2025-06-25 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=4 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and of its Subcommittee on Homeland Security, voted yesterday in the full committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations measure. The FY 2026 Homeland Security bill proposes a total discretionary allocation of $66.4 billion to the Department of Homeland Security, an increase of $1.3 billion over the FY 2025 enacted level. Combined with the additional $26.5 billion for disaster response and $6.3 billion for programs offset by fee collections, the bill proposes to spend a total of $99.1 billion for the Department of Homeland Security in FY 2026. The bill supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Secret Service and more. “While the measure funds many critical Hawai‘i and Indo-Pacific priorities I requested, I regrettably had to vote against this version because it dangerously underfunds disaster mitigation and cybersecurity initiatives, ultimately leaving Americans less safe,” said Case. “The Committee also was forced to draft the bill in the dark because the administration failed to provide a detailed budget request, and this is a dangerous precedent to support.” In his remarks to the full committee here, Case focused specifically on critical FEMA assistance to for the Maui wildfire disaster as well as proposed cybersecurity cuts. Through his assignment on the Subcommittee, Case secured $1 million for the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency’s (HIEMA) Emergency Operations Center IT Modernization Project. This is one of Case’s Member-designated Community Project Funding (CPF) projects that specifically focuses on local needs in Hawai‘i. The project will fund the procurement and installation of touchscreen monitors … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4682 | Case Opposes Proposed Funding Bill That Cuts Food Assistance To Hawaii Residents | 2025-06-23 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=4 | scraper | (Washington, DC) - U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, tonight voted against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Related Agencies funding measure. The measure would provide $25.5 billion, a $1 billion decrease from the current year, for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agriculture and rural development programs, the Farm Credit Administration, Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the FDA. It is the third of twelve separate bills developed and approved by the Appropriations Committee that would fund the federal government at some $1.6 trillion for FY 2026 commencing October 1st of this year. “While the measure funds many critical Hawai‘i priorities, I regrettably had to vote against it because it would cut food assistance for vulnerable families and make it even harder for Hawai‘i farmers to make ends meet,” said Case, who is in his seventh year on Appropriations and previously served on the House Committee on Agriculture. “At a time when families around the country and our state are struggling with the high cost of living and rising food costs, and when Hawai‘i agriculture is struggling with high production costs and the consequences of the administration’s rash and chaotic tariff war, we should be maintaining our time-tested federal programs, not reducing or even eliminating them.” The bill: · Cuts $100 from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and fails to support the cash benefit for fruits and vegetables that ensures women, infants and children get the nutrients they need. · Reduces staffing for the Farm Service Agency (FSA), which operates offices across the country that assist farmers in getting needed federal assistance. The bill provides $110 million less for FSA staffing than what was provided in FY 2025. · Cuts funding for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Operations by 5 percent below FY 2025 funding level… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4681 | Case Statement On The U.S. Attack On Iran | 2025-06-21 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today issued his statement following the U.S. attack on Iran: "Iran under its current leadership has chosen to be our enemy and cannot possess nuclear weapons under any circumstances, but that end doesn't justify any means. "The administration has not provided the information required to determine whether this attack was appropriate, including whether diplomatic efforts were exhausted, whether there was a risk of imminent attack on our country, and whether the administration consulted in any way with Congress as required by the Constitution and law. "I return to DC tomorrow where I expect a full classified briefing addressing all of these issues." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4679 | Case Proposes Measure To Advance Energy Resiliency For Remote Island, Native Hawaiian and Tribal Communities | 2025-06-19 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced an effort to codify into law a federal program to expand energy resilience and reliability for some of the nation’s most vulnerable regions – isolated island, Native Hawaiian and Tribal communities – which often face common and unique energy obstacles including limited energy infrastructure, high costs of imported energy and vulnerability to natural disasters. “In Hawai‘i, which ranks as the state with the most expensive power in the nation, residential electricity rates average 34 cents per kilowatt, far exceeding the national average by threefold,” said Case. “My bill will ensure continued federal support for Hawaii’s effort to transition to clean, affordable energy sources in ways that address our unique challenges.” These unique energy resilience challenges in Hawai‘i, along with remote and Tribal areas, are the focus of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Transitions Initiative Project program. Since its inception, this program has partnered with over 25 Tribal, coastal, remote and island communities across the nation to help them secure reliable and affordable energy. Congressman Case has long supported this program through his assignment on the House Appropriations Committee. “Although the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project program has helped Hawai‘i and many other communities many across our great nation, it has never been formally codified,” said Case. “My bill, the Energy Transitions Initiative Authorization Act, will ensure this program can continue the technical assistance offered to remote, island and Tribal communities that is unique and accommodating to their expertise and deep knowledge of local challenges and solutions.” The Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project program provides customized technical and financial assistance to community projects aimed at accessing reliable and affordable power and increasing energy resilience. Specific community projects include solar power interconnection, analy… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3671 | Case Opposes Proposed Annual Defense Funding Measure That Does Not Support Ukraine And Lacks A Coordinated Strategy For The Indo-Pacific | 2025-06-12 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and of its Subcommittee on Defense, voted in Committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Defense Appropriations bill today. The FY 2026 Defense bill proposes to spend $831.5 billion, an amount equal to the FY 2025 enacted level, 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’s Subcommittee on Defense is responsible for developing the bill. “While the measure funds many critical Hawai‘i and Indo-Pacific priorities I requested, I regrettably had to vote against this version because it eliminates support for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and fails to fund a cohesive and coordinated all-government defense strategy, all of which is critical as we face the generational challenge of the People’s Republic of China,” said Case. “The Committee also was forced to draft the bill in the dark because the administration failed to provide a detailed budget request, and that is a dangerous precedent to support.” Case spoke in Committee in favor of continued support for Ukraine. He stressed that despite the tragic consequences of President Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified war, “you cannot fail to do something that is hard, when you know that if you don’t do it, it will be harder in the future. That was the lesson of Neville Chamberlain in World War II.” (See Case’s speech here.) Case also spoke in Committee on the proposal’s lack of a coordinated whole-of-government national defense strategy, which would include soft power tools like international assistance and trade. He called for a broader understanding of national security that looks beyond the narrow confines of military spending, including in the Indo-Pacific. He explained that “only a strong national defense, coordinated and delivered over time, will achieve the foundational necessity… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-demands-answers-from-secretary-hegseth-on-shooting-protesters | Rep. Tokuda Demands Answers from Secretary Hegseth on Shooting Protesters | 2025-06-12 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, at the House Armed Services Committee’s Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request Hearing, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) demanded truthful answers from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the possibility of firing at protesters in Los Angeles and across the nation. "Mr. Secretary, during your confirmation hearing, you failed to deny the conclusion that you would carry out an order to shoot protesters in the legs. So let me be direct, given what we're seeing across the country right now, would you carry out or issue an order by the President for our military to fire upon protesters actively engaging in their civil right to exercise free speech, their First Amendment rights, would you give that order from the President?" asked Rep. Tokuda. "I assume you're insinuating what's going on in Los Angeles," said Secretary Hegseth. "Not just in Los Angeles, if you take a look at protests throughout the country, it's a simple question," said Rep. Tokuda. "As you know and as this committee knows, we have standard rules of engagement that are in place that give guidance to our troops and they abide by them," said Secretary Hegseth. "I'm asking what you would do," said Rep. Tokuda. "Again, you said you serve at the pleasure of the President, is that not true?" "I do serve," said Secretary Hegseth. "So if the President told you to shoot people in the legs, would you do so? Now, you failed to answer this question as well as at the confirmation hearing when asked by members of the Senate," said Rep. Tokuda. "Because I refuse to accept a false hypothetical that's attempting to put me in a corner," said Secretary Hegseth. "At a time when we have more Marines and National Guard in Los Angeles than we do in Syria and [Iraq] alone, I don't think this is a hypothetical. This is an actual situation that we are dealing with right now," said Rep. Tokuda. Rep. Tokuda also grilled Secretary Hegseth about Elon Musk’s invitation to a war briefing with China at the Pentagon. Video of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3670 | Case Opposes Proposed Funding Bill That Shortchanges Critical Military Infrastructure Needs In Hawaii, The Indo-Pacific and NATO | 2025-06-11 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, early this morning voted against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations funding measure. The measure (MILCON-VA) would fund worldwide military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and various small agencies and programs supporting our nation’s some 19 million veterans, including some 112,000 throughout Hawai‘i, and their families. The bill is the first of twelve separate bills developed by the Appropriations Committee that would fund the federal government at some $1.6 trillion for FY 2026 commencing October 1st of this year. “While the measure does have positive provisions including funding for essential veterans programs, I regrettably had to vote against it because it kicks critical military infrastructure projects down the road yet again, pursues the Project 2025 goal of privatizing VA medical care, shortchanges dedicated funding for Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) cleanup, eliminates climate resiliency efforts and excludes important VA infrastructure funding,” said Case, who is in his seventh year on Appropriations and previously served on the Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs for four years. He currently serves on its Subcommittees on Defense and Homeland Security. Case spoke to his Appropriations Committee colleagues on the serious deficiencies in the bill that fail to address critical military infrastructure needs throughout the Indo-Pacific (speech here). He stated that only one milcon project is located in the Indo-Pacific despite critical needs in meeting the challenge of the People’s Republic of China. The bill also fails to provide funding for infrastructure in Europe to support U.S. servicemembers working to bolster NATO and deter Russia. Case further said that the funding measure specifically advances the privatization of veterans health care by proposing vastly larger inc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-speaker-emerita-pelosi-congressional-equality-caucus-chair-takano-rep-simon-lead-effort-demanding-defense-secretary-rescind-decision-to-rename-usns-harvey-milk | Reps, Tokuda, Pelosi, Takano, Simon Lead Effort Demanding Defense Secretary Rescind Decision to Rename USNS Harvey Milk | 2025-06-11 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Takano (CA-39), and Representative Lateefah Simon (CA-12) led 66 other Members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding that he rescind his order to rename the USNS Harvey Milk and reported plans to rename other vessels named after prominent civil rights leaders. The letter describes Harvey Milk’s inspirational story, serving in the United States Navy and later becoming the first openly gay man elected to public office in California. “Ordering this renaming and intentionally timing this announcement to coincide with Pride Month is a cruel insult to tens of thousands of LBTQI+ individuals currently serving in our nation’s military, as well as to an estimated one million LGBTQI+ veterans across the country. They have all served and sacrificed on behalf of our nation. Combined with your harmful decision to remove transgender service members from the military, your order is a slap in the face to all service members, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, and sends the wrong signal that their service is not valued,” the letter stated. “Alongside the planned renaming of Navy vessels named after other civil rights leaders, renaming the USNS Harvey Milk does nothing to ‘reestablish the warrior culture’ or to address real issues affecting our warfighters and national defense. Instead, these decisions to break longstanding Navy traditions merely serve to divide the Joint Force and erect barriers between our service members. They set a harmful and irresponsible precedent and risk the further politicization of our military.” Rep. Tokuda, Speaker Emerita Pelosi, Ranking Member Takano, and Rep. Simon were joined by Reps. Gabe Amo, Becca Balint, Wesley Bell, Julia Brownley, Nikki Budzinski, Salud Carbajal, Judy Chu, Gil Cisneros, Emanuel Cleaver, Angie Craig, Jasmine Crockett, Sharice Davids, Danny Davis, Madeleine Dean, Suzan DelBene,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-votes-in-favor-of-bipartisan-support-reauthorization-act | Rep. Tokuda Votes in Favor of Bipartisan SUPPORT Reauthorization Act | 2025-06-06 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Supports expanded access to substance use recovery and treatment services Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation that strengthens the federal response to the opioid epidemic and expands access to treatment, prevention, and recovery services, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The bill passed the House with broad bipartisan support. “In Hawaiʻi and across the country, rural communities are facing growing mental health and substance use challenges, often with limited resources and support,” said Rep. Tokuda. “The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act makes critical investments in prevention, treatment, and recovery -- meeting people where they are, especially in areas where access to care is a daily struggle. This bill is about saving lives, supporting families, and giving every community, no matter how remote, a fair shot at healing and recovery.” Key highlights of the bill include: Reauthorizes and Expands Programs: Extends funding for substance use disorder treatment centers, safe drug disposal initiatives, and coordination between public health laboratories and law enforcement. Addresses Workforce Development: Funds education and training grants to address shortages of professionals in substance use disorder treatment. Improves Access to Treatment: Enhances Medicaid coverage for people battling addiction, supports new models of addiction care, and funds treatment programs for special populations such as pregnant and postpartum women. Strengthen Overdose Prevention: Supports first responder training, naloxone distribution, and efforts to reduce fentanyl and synthetic opioid overdoses. Hawaiʻi has seen a significant increase in overdose deaths in recent years, with 346 fatalities recorded in 2023, up from 284 in 2022. Most of these deaths are attributed to methamphetamine, which was involved in 222 cases in 2023. However, fen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T01:08:28Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-agriculture-subcommittee-holds-first-hearing-with-rep-tokuda-as-ranking-member-and-hawaii-cattlemens-council-as-witness | House Agriculture Subcommittee Holds First Hearing with Rep. Tokuda as Ranking Member & Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council as Witness | 2025-06-05 | 2025 | 2025-06 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology held its first hearing of the 119th Congress with U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) servingas Ranking Member. Nicole Galase, Managing Director of the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, testified as a witness. Both women strongly supported and promoted food producers and conservation programs statewide. “The weather isn't what it used to be. No matter what you want to call it — climate change, extreme weather, shifting seasons — our producers are living it every day. Longer droughts, harder rains, heatwaves in April, frost in May — it's getting harder to grow the food, fuel and fiber that this country relies on. And that's not a partisan talking point. It's reality for farmers and ranchers across this country,” said Rep. Tokuda during her opening statement, which can be viewed here. “And let me be clear: this is not about left or right. It's about forward. Whether you're in red states, blue states, purple states or farm country, right in between, producers are not asking for politics. They're asking for access, for flexibility, for conservation tools that make their land more resilient, their water more efficient, and their operations more secure — because their livelihoods, as you all know, depend on it, and so do our nation’s food supply.” Rep. Tokuda was instrumental in bringing Galase to Congress, marking the first time a Hawaiʻi expert has testified in the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. Galase spoke to subcommittee members about Hawaiʻi’s unique agriculture and conservation landscape. “Some of the biggest challenges and threats to our industry come from the loss or conversion of our natural resources. In Hawaiʻi, like many other states, we face a decline in pasture lands. A decline in pasture inevitably leads to a decline in agricultural production, which weakens food security. Our goal is to keep grasslands green. Since our livelihood is made on the land, re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:38Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-condemns-decision-to-pause-job-corps-operations | Rep. Tokuda Condemns Decision to Pause Job Corps Operations | 2025-05-29 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Nationally recognized locations in Hawaiʻi will be affected Washington, DC -- Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced plans to pause operations at all contractor-run Job Corps centers nationwide, including Hawaiʻi’s nationally recognized programs on Maui and Oʻahu. "I am outraged by the Department of Labor’s reckless decision to halt operations at Job Corps centers, a lifeline for young people in Hawaiʻi and across the country. This isn’t budget management; it’s a betrayal. Job Corps works. It gives vulnerable youth the tools to build stable futures and creates economic opportunities in our communities. Shutting it down abandons them and undermines everything we claim to stand for. When Maui was in crisis, it was Job Corps students who showed up — delivering aid, offering comfort, standing strong for their neighbors. That’s not just a program. That’s resilience in action. We should be investing more in Job Corps, not gutting it. I will fight this shortsighted move and focus on increasing our support because our youth deserve opportunity, not abandonment." Hawaiʻi’s two Job Corps campuses on Maui and Oʻahu, ranked second out of 125 locations nationwide, provide hands-on career training in high-demand fields. In 2024, 112 Hawaiʻi students launched careers through the program. Over 80 percent of Hawaiʻi graduates are employed, enrolled in college, or plan on serving in the military within six months — earning an average wage of $17.87 per hour, well above the state and federal minimum wage. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3666 | Case Outlines Hawaii And Indo-Pacific Defense Priorities In Testimony On Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act | 2025-05-27 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i – First District) outlined Hawai‘i and Indo-Pacific defense priorities in testimony submitted to the U.S. House Armed Services Committee as it considers the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress’ annual legislation authorizing national defense efforts. Case, a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations and of its Subcommittee on Defense, which is then responsible for funding Department of Defense and related programs authorized by the NDAA, stated that, in the broad context, the Indo-Pacific “is the frontline of our generation-pacing challenges led by the People’s Republic of China (PRC)” and that Hawai‘i “will remain central to our presence and strategy” in the region. Case went on in his testimony to highlight five inter-related issues that collectively are critical to “maintaining a superior force posture in Hawai‘i, maintaining the support of the people of Hawai‘i for that posture, and projecting our military presence out of Hawai‘i into the broader Indo-Pacific.” Case’s full testimony is here. His five issues are summarized as follows: Defense of Hawai‘i Case stated that while Hawai‘i serves as the headquarters of the Indo-Pacific Command and hosts a range of force-multiplying assets, “the Department of Defense itself has acknowledged that Hawai‘i lacks modern surveillance and response capacities for missile attacks.” He called that gap “unacceptable” and urged the Committee to prioritize and accelerate investment in a state-of-the-art missile defense system for Hawai‘i, as well as investing further in the Hawai‘i National Guard, which provides much of the operation of the system. Environmental Protection of Hawai‘i While Case shared his appreciation for the billions of dollars authorized and appropriated by Congress to remediate, defuel and close Red Hill, he highlighted remaining work to protect O‘ahu’s aquifers, as well as to identify and mitigate PFAS risks elsewhere. He also highlighted key natu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/hirono-tokuda-lead-hawaii-delegation-in-reintroducing-legislation-to-improve-affordability-of-health-care-for-native-hawaiian-veterans | Hirono, Tokuda Lead Hawaii Delegation in Reintroducing Legislation to Improve Affordability of Health Care for Native Hawaiian Veterans | 2025-05-22 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Bill would create parity for Native Hawaiian veterans by eliminating copays for VA health services and codifying the reimbursement relationship between VA and Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI) and Ed Case (D-HI) and U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act, legislation to improve the affordability of health care services for Native Hawaiian veterans. Among other things, the bill would eliminate copays for Native Hawaiian veterans for care received through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and would enable Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems to seek direct reimbursement from VA for care provided to Native Hawaiian veterans. “Native Hawaiian veterans courageously served and sacrificed for their country but are not being offered the same benefits as their American Indian and Alaska Native counterparts,” said Rep. Tokuda. “That’s why I am proud to reintroduce this important bill that will allow direct reimbursement to Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems and eliminate copays, providing equal access to care and services. This bill is not just about fairness—it’s about fulfilling our nation’s commitment to all veterans and ensuring they receive the respect and support they deserve.” “Veterans of Native Hawaiian ancestry have unique challenges in accessing the health care they are owed as a result of specific heath impacts, lack of knowledge of benefits and inaccessibility to care,” said U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01). “Our measure would tailor health care delivery to Native Hawaiians by the providers that know them and that they know best, such as the Native Hawaiian Health Care systems.” “Native Hawaiian veterans deserve access to quality, affordable health care that is tailored to the unique culture and needs of our communities,” said Senator Hirono. “I’m proud to lead our congressional delegation in the rein… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-votes-against-republicans-big-ugly-bill | Rep. Tokuda Votes Against Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” | 2025-05-22 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Republicans' budget bill would cut $880 billion from Medicaid, $313 billion from SNAP, and $500 billion from Medicare, and increase the national debt by $45 trillion Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted against passage of Republicans’ budget bill which implements President Trump’s agenda to permanently give tax cuts to the wealthy while gutting essential social safety net programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP that millions of Americans depend on for health care and food. Despite House Democrats’ united opposition and efforts to delay and prevent the bill’s passage, House Republicans rammed the budget bill through early Thursday morning by a party-line vote of 215 in favor, 214 against, and 1 abstention. "It really was disgusting and shameful to see Republicans cheering as they passed a bill that's only going to support billionaires, all at the expense and on the backs of hardworking Americans," said Rep. Tokuda. “Americans will go hungry because of this bill. Americans will die without the health care that Republicans are ripping away from them. And Republicans who have spent decades railing about ‘fiscal responsibility’, have betrayed the American people, forcing our keiki to shoulder the long-term costs of these tax cuts. I will not give up and will continue fighting against this agenda to protect our working families and our future.” If enacted into law, the "One Big Beautiful Bill" would lead to the largest cuts in health care coverage and nutrition benefits in our nation’s history. Here are some of the impacts to Americans: An estimated 13.7 million would lose their health care. At least 3 million a year would lose SNAP benefits. The top 0.1 percent will get an average benefit of $255,000 a year ($700 a day), while the average benefit for people making less than $50,000 will be $265 a year (less than $1 a day). Five trillion dollars would be added to the national debt over the next decade and $45 trillion over the next 30 years, triggering cuts to Medicare by th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/warren-merkley-tokuda-renew-fight-to-hold-soldiers-accountable-for-wounded-knee-massacre | Warren, Merkley, Tokuda Renew Fight to Hold Soldiers Accountable for Wounded Knee Massacre | 2025-05-22 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=3& | scraper | Legislation would strip Medal of Honor from soldiers who participated in the slaughter of hundreds of Lakota men, women, and children at the Wounded Knee massacre Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), along with Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii), reintroduced the Remove the Stain Act. The bill would revoke the Medal of Honor from the soldiers who perpetrated the Wounded Knee massacre on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota on December 29, 1890. During the massacre, U.S. soldiers slaughtered hundreds of Lakota men, women, and children—most of them unarmed. Twenty U.S. soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor—the highest military decoration—for their actions at Wounded Knee. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) co-sponsored thebill. As the country's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor is awarded in the name of Congress for "gallantry beyond the call of duty." The 101st Congress (1989-1990) adopted a concurrent resolution acknowledging the 100th anniversary of the massacre and "expresse[d] its deep regret on behalf of the United States" for the "terrible tragedy." Congress has rescinded Medals of Honor before. The Remove the Stain Act would do the same for perpetrators of the Wounded Knee Massacre, to respect and honor the Lakota men, women, and children who lost their lives, advance justice, and take a step toward righting a profound wrong in our nation's history. "We cannot be a country that celebrates and rewards horrifying acts of violence against Native people," said Senator Warren. "Congress must recognize how shameful this massacre was and take an important step toward justice for the Lakota people." “We must acknowledge our history and take concrete steps to right historic wrongs from America’s darkest chapters,” said Senator Merkley. "Moving forward together as a nation demands we remember, reflect on, and work to rectify the abhorrent mas… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3662 | Case Receives 2025 National Statesmanship Award From U.S. Association Of Former Members Of Congress | 2025-05-20 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) was presented with the 2025 Statesmanship Award by the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) in a ceremony tonight in Washington, D.C. In presenting the prestigious award to Case, the FMC said: "U.S. Representative Ed Case, who has the rare distinction of being both a current Member and a former Member, is a leader on issues ranging from education to environmental protection and more, bringing his collaborative and collegial approach to often-difficult debates as a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations and otherwise. “He exemplifies a pragmatic and productive approach to legislating that FMC considers essential for the nation's success." Case was joined in receiving this year’s award by U.S. Representative Young Kim (R-CA, and a graduate of St. Andrews Priory (now St. Andrews Schools) in Honolulu), and U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). On receiving the award, Case said: “I’m deeply honored and somewhat embarrassed to receive this award, as there are a number of my House colleagues who deserve it. “I have always believed as they do that our representative democracy relies absolutely on inclusion and responsiveness to real citizen concerns with real practical problem solving. That is the only approach that will lead us out of this disturbing time to deep national division and polarization and validate to the rest of our world that democracy remains the best path forward. “It doesn’t mean that we ignore deep policy disagreements and debates and make the tough decisions when required. But it does mean that we must consciously and constantly work to strengthen the institutions and ability of our government to solve them. The FMC (https://www.usafmc.org/) was founded over a half century ago and, at some 800 members today, is a “bipartisan, nonprofit, voluntary alliance of former United States Senators and Representatives, advocating for representative democracy at home and abroad.” Its annual Statesmanshi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3645 | Case, Cortez Masto, Ernst, Radewagen Work To Strengthen Strategic Relationships With Pacific Islands | 2025-05-13 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5 | scraper | (Washington, D.C) -- Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Congressman Ed Case (D-Hawaii-01), and Delegate Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-A.S.), introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill aimed at strengthening the United States’ strategic partnerships with Pacific Island nations, supporting sustainable development, and combating the increasing Chinese aggression in the region. The Pacific Partnership Act would help the U.S. establish a clear, comprehensive strategy to support diplomatic, security, and economic relationships in the Indo-Pacific region. “Our Pacific Partnership Act responds directly to the reality that our country's and world's future lies in the Indo-Pacific, and that the islands of the Pacific are our indispensable partners in charting that future,” said Congressman Case. “The Pacific Islands are under increasingly severe economic, environmental and geopolitical stress, and we must expand our generational engagement to assist them where they most need assistance. The Pacific Partnership Act, molded directly on the Pacific Islands’ own blueprint to their collective future, is our roadmap to expanded engagement as well.” “Supporting our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific is essential to combating the Chinese Communist Party’s influence and to our long-term national security,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This bipartisan bill is critical to strengthening our ties with our allies in the Pacific and ensuring they become enduring global relationships.” “Strengthening America’s partnerships in the Indo-Pacific is critical to deterring Chinese aggression,” said Senator Ernst. “This bipartisan legislation equips us to work with nations in the Pacific that serve as the first line of defense against the Chinese Communist Party and keep Americans safe at home.” “Thank you to Senator Cortez Masto, Senator Ernst, and Congressman Case for their focus on these important partnerships that are close to home for my congressional district in the South Pacific,” said Congressw… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-introduces-bill-to-empower-law-enforcement-efforts-to-crack-down-on-ghost-guns | Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bill to Empower Law Enforcement Efforts to Crack Down on Ghost Guns | 2025-05-13 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | GHOST Act Follows Continued Work by Congresswoman to Reduce Gun Violence Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Gun Hardware Oversight and Shipment Tracking (GHOST) Act to help law enforcement prevent the spread ofunserialized firearms, also known as “ghost guns.”Police departments across the country are reporting a surge in ghost guns recovered from crime scenes, including firearms assembled using 3D-printed parts. The GHOST Act would help law enforcement stay ahead of this emerging threat by developing a system to observeinterstate shipments of gun kitsused to build ghost guns and detect individuals who are acquiring gun parts but are not licensed to possess a firearm. Yesterday, Rep. Tokudajoined the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) at their Ke Kula Makaʻi Training Academy for a briefing and demonstration by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on how 3D-printing and the proliferation of gun kits are increasing the number of untraceable firearms in Hawaiʻi and across the country. “Ghost guns made from legally purchased DIY-gun kits combined with3D-printed gun partspose a serious threat to the safety of our communities and our police officers. That’swhy I am proud to introduce this bill that will give our partners in law enforcement another tool they need to track and prevent the production and spread of these dangerous and illegal weapons,” said Rep. Tokuda. “Seeing firsthand how easy it is to print and assemble an untraceable weapon and create deadly firearm modificationsrenews my sense of urgency to close loopholes and give law enforcement the support they need toreduce gun violence, prevent tragedies, and make our communities safer.” “The State of Hawai‘i is grateful to Representative Tokuda for taking our concerns of unserialized firearms, commonly referred to as ʻghost guns’, to the national forefront. In the present day, 3D printing has created the opportunity for criminals to obtain firearms by merely ordering unregulated firearm par… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/hawaii-congressional-delegation-reintroduces-legislation-to-safeguard-health-care-for-seniors-in-hawaii | Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Reintroduces Legislation to Safeguard Health Care For Seniors In Hawai‘i | 2025-05-07 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Protecting Access To Health Care in Hawai‘i Act Would Ensure Fair Medicare Reimbursements, Help Retain, Recruit Physicians Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-Hawai‘i) and Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) today introduced the PATCH (Protecting Access To Care in Hawai‘i) Act as part of a renewed push to address ongoing challenges in Hawai‘i’s health care system. This bipartisan, bicameral bill aims to ensure seniors across the islands can continue to receive quality medical care by adjusting Medicare reimbursement rates for local providers. The legislation is designed to ease the strain on Hawai‘i’s health care workforce, making it easier to attract and retain doctors and ensure long-term access to essential services for older residents. “Hawai‘i’s seniors deserve reliable, timely care, no matter where they live. But our health care system is under real strain, especially in rural and Neighbor Island communities, where too many providers are already operating on thin margins,” said Representative Tokuda. “The PATCH Act is simply about fairness and sustainability. By adjusting Medicare payments to reflect the true costs of care in Hawai‘i, we can better support our doctors, strengthen local health systems, and ensure that our kupuna aren’t left behind when they need care the most.” “Nearly one in five of our Hawai’i ‘ohana are now age 65 or older and our senior population continues to grow rapidly,” said Representative Case. “The PATCH Act reinforces our commitment to Hawai‘i’s kupuna by ensuring that their medical practitioners are adequately compensated for the care they provide to our seniors.” “As more people reach Medicare age in Hawai‘i, we are seeing fewer health care providers because of the rising operating and living costs in our state,” said Senator Schatz. “Our bill would help fix that, boosting Medicare payments to providers and protecting health care access for the 300,000 seniors in Hawai‘i that rely on Medicare.” “… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-announces-winner-of-congressional-art-competition | Rep. Tokuda Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition | 2025-05-04 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Kāneʻohe, HI – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District Winner of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Artistic Discovery Contest in a ceremony held at Windward Community College. Artwork was submitted from multiple islands. Professors from UH West Oʻahu and Windward Community College assisted in judging and selecting the finalists. A pencil on paper drawing titled “Self-Portrait” was selected as the winner. The artist is Emily-Ann Oshiro, a senior at James B. Castle High School. Emily-Ann’s art will be displayed in the Cannon tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year so Members of Congress and other visitors can see her winning entry. She is also invited to attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. where she and the winners from other congressional districts will be honored. “Once again, we received impressive pieces of outstanding artwork from across our islands. Their use of various mediums and the depth and meaning behind their creations highlight the talent and creativity of our students. I will be proud to see Emily-Ann's creative and bold self-portrait as I walk to the Capitol each day,” said Rep. Tokuda. “Mahalo to all the teachers and families who have guided and supported these talented students, and congratulations and best wishes to all our finalists.” Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors this high school art competition in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to showcase the artistic talent of youths across the nation. Here are the 2025 winners from Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District: 1st place Emily-Ann Oshiro James B. Castle High School, 12th grade “Self-Portrait” (pencil on paper) 2nd place Geneva Phillips Keaʻau High School, 12th grade “The Endemic ‘Alalā” (colored pencil) 3rd place Emily-Ann Oshiro James B. Castle High School, 12th grade “Alpinia Purpurata (Red Ginger)” (watercolor) Honorable Mention Sadie Stafford Maui Preparatory Academy, 11th grade “Sweet 15” (pen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-releases-statement-on-the-elimination-of-funding-for-the-native-hawaiian-housing-block-grant-in-presidents-fy-2026-skinny-discretionary-budget | Rep. Tokuda Releases Statement on the Elimination of Funding for the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant In President’s FY 2026 “Skinny” Discretionary Budget | 2025-05-02 | 2025 | 2025-05 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | “I am deeply disappointed, yet sadly not surprised, by President Trump’s ‘skinny budget’ proposal to eliminate funding for the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant in the upcoming fiscal year. This action is a blatant betrayal and shows complete disregard for the federal trust responsibility to Native Hawaiians and unfairly shifts the duty solely to the State of Hawai‘i, ignoring generations of legal, historical, and moral obligations to this community. Claiming there is only one grantee shows a lack of understanding that they serve hundreds of thousands of native Hawaiian beneficiaries and their families. Citing unspent balances as justification oversimplifies a much deeper problem—one rooted not in need, but in execution. For over a decade, I’ve been calling DHHL on the carpet for their failure to spend down federal housing funds effectively. Back when I was Ways and Means Chair in the Hawai‘i State Senate, I was raising red flags about the $55 million of unspent federal NAHASDA dollars sitting idle while native Hawaiian families sat waiting. In fact, the Obama administration cut their funding for the same reason, because DHHL couldn’t demonstrate they were using the money to deliver results. Year after year, millions of dollars intended to provide housing for native Hawaiian housing and community development have gone unused—not for lack of purpose, but for lack of progress. These delays don’t just waste time and jeopardize funding. They deny housing, stability, and dignity to native Hawaiian families who have been left behind for far too long. We must demand better. DHHL must step up and the federal government must not walk away. As a Member of Congress, I will fight any attempts by the Trump administration to eliminate Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant funds, and I will work with beneficiaries, homestead associations, and the State to improve transparency and accountability so we finally deliver on the promises made to our native Hawaiian community.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:49:36Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3627 | Case, Bresnahan, Jr. Introduce Small Business Measure To Expand Employee Stock Ownership Plans | 2025-04-29 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i-01), along with U.S. Representative Robert Bresnahan, Jr. (R-Pennsylvania-08), today announced introduction of a bipartisan measure to assist small businesses to adopt Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), which offer a tested solution to employment and business productivity, stability and ownership transfer. Their ESOP Funding For SBA Position Act 2025 is also co-sponsored by U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan-12). “ESOPs are a proven mechanism for allowing employees to become full stakeholders in their businesses,” said Case. “This wealth-generating and, especially for small family-owned businesses, retirement plan approach creates a more engaged and productive workforce by aligning employee interests with a company’s success. This model promotes a stronger sense of ownership and community and keeps investment and wealth in local economies, benefiting workers and their families.” "When employees share in ownership, they also share in success, which builds a business where everyone is invested, not just financially, but personally," said Rep. Bresnahan, Jr. "ESOPs are vital to building succession plans to ensure these small businesses remain in their communities where they belong. This legislation will improve access to this program for thousands of businesses and millions of employees across the country, and I thank Rep. Case for his partnership on this crucial investment for small businesses." Case continued: “In Hawai‘i, we’ve seen firsthand the benefits of ESOPs. Hawai‘i is home to the second-oldest ESOP chapter in the nation, underscoring the success and importance of employee-owned businesses in our state. “From that humble beginning, the Hawai‘i Chapter of the ESOP Association now represents over 45 ESOP companies and professional service providers in the state, which is a significant number considering our state’s size. These businesses, with the help of ESOPs, have continued to thrive, contributing to the local economy in ways… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3562 | Case Leads Effort In Congress Calling On President To Rescind Executive Order Permitting Deep Seabed Mining | 2025-04-25 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i– First District) in a letter today urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to allow for seabed mining in U.S. and international waters, saying the decision “recklessly prioritizes short-term economic gain over the current and long-term health of our oceans, ignoring the profound and potentially irreversible damage it could cause not just to fragile marine ecosystems but to all of our other ecosystems which are intertwined with our oceans.” Case’s letter came the day after the President issued his executive order opening up unregulated mining, saying the nation “must take immediate action to accelerate the responsible development of seabed mineral resources” both within and beyond national jurisdiction. In his letter, Case said fast-tracking seabed mining “is an unwise gamble with our planet’s future, and it is imperative that we fully understand the implications of such actions before moving forward.” Case’s letter was joined by U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-2), the Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, his Hawai‘i colleague Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-2), and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Chellie Pingree (ME-1), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC). Case further stated: “The deep ocean represents an irreplaceable frontier, playing a critical role in carbon sequestration, sustaining marine biodiversity and supporting climate stability. Fast-tracking permits for seabed mining threatens to destroy these fragile ecosystems through highly destructive practices that could decimate habitats, contaminate food chains and disrupt vital carbon processes. “While the full impacts of deep-sea mining remain uncertain, the risks we do understand are alarming. The potential damage far outweighs any anticipated benefits. Furthermore, coastal and Indigenous communities—many of whom are already disproportionately affected by climate change—will bear the heaviest consequences of this policy. “This is a profoundly misguided step. At a time when the worl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3558 | Case Announces Winners Of His 2025 Congressional Art Competition | 2025-04-24 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5 | scraper | (Honolulu, HI) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i – First District) announced the winners of his 2025 Congressional Art Competition at Bishop Museum, where entries were on public display. Twenty-three art pieces were entered this year from eight schools throughout his district. “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 judges to select the winners.” “The quantity, quality and diversity of the artwork presented was inspiring and truly showcased the range of artistic talent across my district. I’ll be very proud to highlight the winners’ work in the U.S. Capitol and my congressional offices. Each spring since 1982, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talents in each Congressional district. Most Members of Congress participate in sponsoring the competitions. The winners for Case’s event this year are: 1st Place May Shiraishi Grade 9 Hawai‘i Baptist Academy Title: “Beauty Amidst the Debris” Medium: soft pastel, plastic debris, acrylic paint 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 Rai Angelo Santos Grade 10 Farrington High School Title: “Mother of Three” Medium: photography His image will be displayed in the Washington, D.C. Office of Congressman Case for one year, along with a certificate. 3rd Place Deinalyn Theodore Grade 11 Farrington High School Title: “Woven in Me” 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 Janelle De Castro Grade 12 Farrington High School Title: “Wants… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-joins-waianae-community-for-peace-pole-installation_fronting-makua-military-reservation | Rep. Tokuda Joins Waiʻanae Community for Peace Pole Installation Fronting Makua Military Reservation | 2025-04-24 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Waiʻanae, HI – This week, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) joined members of Mālama Mākua and the Waiʻanae Moku Kupuna Council, with support from U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, for the installation of a Peace Pole in front of Makua Military Reservation. The Peace Pole, inscribed with “May Peace Prevail on Earth” and “Hoʻomaluhia Me Ka Honua,” is part of a global project to promote harmony and unity, while also acknowledging the harms and impacts of past and present conflicts. “During this time of great turbulence and divide in our country, it is even more important that we lean into peace and show respect and aloha for one another,” said Rep. Tokuda. “I was humbled to stand with the many hands and hearts, past and present, who made this Peace Pole installation possible. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come, and the work we will do together to strive for a more peaceful and safe world.” “There are fences of violence everywhere and those fences do nothing to build friendly and lasting relationships,” said Sparky Rodrigues of Mālama Mākua. “Our job is to remind the people of Hawaiʻi that building relationships is better than building fences. The aloha embrace welcomes all peace-loving people everywhere.” Photos of the Peace Pole installation can be viewed here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcgovern-and-tokuda-reintroduce-resolution-calling-for-renewed-us-leadership-on-nuclear-disarmament | McGovern and Tokuda Reintroduce Resolution Calling for Renewed U.S. Leadership on Nuclear Disarmament | 2025-04-10 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives James P. McGovern (MA-02) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) reintroduced a House resolution urging the United States to return to the negotiating table on nuclear disarmament and to lead a global effort to reduce and eliminate nuclear weapons. The resolution, H. Res. 317, reaffirms the United States’ moral and strategic obligation to prevent nuclear war and calls on the United States to pursue a world free of nuclear weapons as a national security imperative. “Nuclear weapons do not make us safer—they put the entire planet at risk,” said Congressman McGovern. “We are closer to nuclear catastrophe today than at any point since the Cold War. We need bold action to stop a new arms race before it’s too late. This resolution is a call for courage, diplomacy, and common sense.” “As a Japanese American, my heritage is deeply tied to the devastating impact of nuclear weapons and the atrocities of war. This resolution is about our moral imperative to achieve nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament. It is not only a call for peace, but a commitment to ensuring that such tragedies are never repeated. This resolution represents a vital step toward a safer, more just world,” said Congresswoman Tokuda. The resolution urges the United States to: Engage in good-faith negotiations with all nuclear-armed states to halt the buildup of nuclear arsenals and pursue verifiable, time-bound reductions; Conclude new arms control agreements with Russia and engage China on nuclear risk reduction; Renounce the option of using nuclear weapons first; End the Cold War-era “hair trigger alert” posture; Rein in the production of new nuclear warheads and delivery systems; Preserve the moratorium on nuclear testing; Protect radiation-impacted communities and workers through full remediation, compensation, and expanded health care, including an expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA); and Plan a just economic transition for workers and communities dependent on the nuclear weapons industry. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3549 | Case Introduces Measure To Coordinate Diplomacy And Engagements Among And With Indigenous Peoples Around The World | 2025-04-08 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=6 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) today announced introduction of his Indigenous Diplomacy and Engagement Act “to ensure that our country’s foreign affairs efforts fully encompass and incorporate the independent interconnectedness of our world’s indigenous peoples.” “The estimated 476 million indigenous peoples spread across all parts of our world are bound together by a common heritage, common wisdom and common challenges that transcend often artificial lines of national sovereignty,” said Case in remarks on introduction. “To recognize their international status and leverage their collective knowledge, in 2007 the international community adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.” “Rather than step away from the international stage, we must redouble efforts for meaningful engagement wherever and however we can. This includes strengthening our relationships and partnerships with international indigenous peoples to more fully include their special perspective and connectedness in an inextricably interlinked world.” Case said that his proposal arose in part from the success of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, a gathering of the indigenous peoples of Oceania in Honolulu in June 2024. “The Pacific Festival was a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific and of mutual commitment across national boundaries to addressing the challenges of our times, and we should take those lessons in our own responses.” Case further said that, to better coordinate focus on indigenous peoples worldwide and engage internationally on issues important to indigenous peoples, including Native Hawaiians, his bill would create an Office for Indigenous Affairs at the Department of State responsible for coordinating all efforts of the federal government regarding diplomacy and engagements with international indigenous peoples. “The office would be headed by a Coordinator for Indigenous Affairs, appointed by the Pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-tokuda-timmons-launch-bipartisan-congressional-coffee-caucus | Reps. Tokuda, Timmons Launch Bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus | 2025-04-08 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and William Timmons (R-SC-04) launched the Congressional Coffee Caucus to provide a forum to uplift coffee’s positive impact on the U.S. economy and help strengthen the resilience of the crop’s global supply chain. "Coffee is more than just a daily ritual—it’s a vital pillar of our economy, supporting millions of farmers, businesses, and communities across the country. From the fields in my home state of Hawaiʻi, to the roasteries and manufacturing plants in South Carolina and Vermont, coffee is consumed and enjoyed in every congressional district in the nation," said Rep. Tokuda. “That’s why I’m proud to launch the Congressional Coffee Caucus with my colleague Rep. Timmons to highlight the positive impacts of our coffee industry that brings people together, one cup at a time." “Coffee is a vital part of the U.S. economy, supporting millions of American jobs and generating billions in revenue from coast to coast. Beyond that, its health benefits keep our workforce sharp. The Coffee Caucus celebrates this powerhouse industry by uniting lawmakers over a cup, fostering bipartisan collaboration, and paving the way for policies that strengthen both our economy and our well-being," said Rep. Timmons. Focus areas of the caucus are: Agricultural Resilience: strengthening and increasing research and development funding to assist coffee farmers, both domestically (including in Hawaiʻi and Puerto Rico) and globally; Economic Development: prioritizing coffee in trade and economic policy to support a strong U.S. coffee market, resilient supply chain, and broad-based social and economic development in coffee-growing countries that advance U.S. national security interests; and Healthy Diets: advancing the development of scientific research into the health benefits of drinking coffee. “With two-thirds of American adults drinking coffee each day, NCA is proud to see Congressional leaders sharing the joy of coffee and kicking off this historic effort to reco… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3546 | Case, Neguse Introduce Resolution To Designate April as National Native Plant Month | 2025-04-07 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=6 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-Hawai’i-01), along with U.S. Representative Joe Neguse (D-Colorado-02), today introduced a resolution to designate April as National Native Plant Month to promote the importance of biodiversity, climate and water conservation throughout our country. The Senate passed its version of the resolution co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono. “Native plants are not just a vital part of our natural landscape; they are integral to the environmental health of our nation,” said Case. “From supporting biodiversity to enhancing local ecosystems, native plants play a crucial role in promoting sustainability and resilience in our environment.” Colorado is home to over 3,000 native plant species, all of which play a crucial role in environmental conservation. As biodiversity declines, we must continue to advocate for and take action that protects our environment while highlighting the importance of native plant species. That’s why I’m proud to join Rep. Case in leading the effort to designate April as National Native Plant Month,” said Neguse, House Assistant Minority Leader. Case continued: “In my home state of Hawai‘i, our kuleana (responsibility) is to care for over 1,400 native plant species, nearly 90% of which are endemic, meaning they are found nowhere else on Earth. These plants are not only critical to the islands’ biodiversity but also serve as living treasures that reflect the resilience and adaptation of life in an isolated, often harsh environment.” “Native plants are those best suited to our local climates and support native insects and wildlife,” said Jennifer Neale, Director of Research & Conservation, Denver Botanic Gardens. “We connect people with plants, native plants in particular, through our horticultural displays, educational programming and scientific studies. We should all celebrate our native plants and the unique beauty they bring to our local landscapes.” “The Hawai‘i Nature Center’s core mission is to connect children and families to nature vi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-leads-bipartisan-effort-to-protect-labor-rights-of-dod-educators | Rep. Tokuda Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect Labor Rights of DoD Educators | 2025-04-07 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) led 44 bipartisan Members of Congress in urging the Secretary of Defense to protect the collective bargaining rights of educators and educational support staff at the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). The letter requests that the Secretary of Defense respond by no later than Thursday, April 10, 2025. On March 27, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order removing collective bargaining rights for federal employees while also authorizing the Secretary of Defense to exempt Department of Defense components from the impacts of the Executive Order. DoDEA educators and other employees operate 161 accredited schools across 11 foreign countries, 7 states, and the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico. These schools are consistently ranked the best in the country in both reading and mathematics under the National Assessment of Educational Progress, and they ensure that military service members and their families can focus on defending the nation while their children receive the best available public education. “Secretary Hegseth must ensure that this Executive Order does not unfairly impact DoDEA educators and staff whose sole responsibility is providing the best available education for children in military families across the world. These employees do not have clearances, they do not conduct military or national security missions, and they are not on the frontlines of conflicts. But to a soldier actually doing this work on behalf of our country, our DoDEA educators have an even more important mission--to care for their children and support their families while they serve to ensure America's war fighting and readiness posture. Protecting collective bargaining rights for these dedicated public servants ensures that we can continue to provide a high-quality education to our military families. They deserve nothing less,” said Rep. Tokuda. “Department of Defense Education Activity schools play a critical role in serving children of our serviceme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3633 | Case Speaks on the Sustainable Budget Act | 2025-03-31 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=6 | scraper | Mr. Speaker, I rise to focus attention on one of our most pressing crises: our rapidly deteriorating federal budget, crippled by unsustainable annual deficits and accelerating overall debt. While most prefer to deny or explain it away, we all recognize it, and we all must address it. Our federal budget operates on principles no different from those of a business or family budget. Revenues come from taxes and fees, and expenses from government operations. When revenues exceed expenses, the government runs a surplus. When expenses exceed revenues, the government runs a deficit. The federal budget operates on a fiscal year, meaning surpluses and deficits are calculated annually. When the government runs a deficit in any given year, it must borrow money to cover the shortfall. This is done primarily through issuing government bonds. Additionally, we borrow from intragovernmental sources such as the Social Security Trust Fund, which must eventually be repaid in order to fund Social Security benefits. We also pay interest on the money we borrow. The total amount borrowed, largely to cover accumulated net deficits over time, constitutes our national debt. Much like a family or business, it is ideal to avoid deficits and debt. However, some level of debt can be acceptable so long as it is not chronic, not an excuse for irresponsible spending, and remains proportionate to our overall budget and our gross domestic product (GDP). Sadly, none of these sound budgetary principles has been followed for a full generation now. The last time the United States had a balanced budget was in 2001. Since then, we have run deficits every year, and our total debt and annual interest on that debt have ballooned. The highest recorded annual deficit was in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching $3.1 trillion. Since then, the deficit has remained high, with the current year's deficit at approximately $1.9 trillion. If we continue on this path, the annual deficit is projected to reach $2.9 trillion by 2034. Our national debt has r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-reintroduces-bill-to-stop-illegal-campaign-coordination | Rep. Tokuda Reintroduces Bill to Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination | 2025-03-31 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Washington, DC – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) reintroduced the Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination Act to tackle the influence of dark money in federal elections and help restore Americans’ trust in their democracy. Federal law prohibits campaigns from coordinating their messaging and communications with outside groups like super PACs, which can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money from corporate and special interests. Yet campaigns have skirted these laws through a practice known as “redboxing,” in which they publish data and content – such as messaging points and pictures – to help supportive outside groups align their efforts. The Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination Act would explicitly target redboxing by establishing clear legal standards for the Federal Election Commission to assess and determine campaign coordination. “Right now, we have an unelected billionaire – Elon Musk – who bought his way to power and is intent on gutting federal programs that Americans depend on all the while enriching his own companies at taxpayer expense. And he’s not alone. Donald Trump has the wealthiest Cabinet in our nation’s history, and the extraordinary influence of these oligarchs in our government today is the culmination of over a decade of virtually unlimited spending by special interests in our elections,” stated Rep. Tokuda. “The Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination Act fixes a clear gap in our election laws by eliminating the practice of redboxing, thereby increasing integrity in our elections and putting our voters and people above special interests.” “The Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination Act is a much-needed step forward to address the risk of corruption fostered by unlawful coordination strategies like 'redboxing.’ By establishing clear rules and guidelines that better define what makes campaign spending 'coordinated' with outside groups like super PACs and dark money 501(c) groups, we can stop candidates from directing the activities of these allied groups, which are largely funded… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3534 | Case Appears As Special Guest On C-SPAN's Washington Journal TV Show | 2025-03-27 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=6 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) this morning appeared on C-SPAN’s nationally-televised program, Washington Journal. The live half-hour show features a single member of Congress addressing questions from the host, followed by direct questions from the viewing audience across the country alternating among Republicans, Democrats and independents. Case covered a range of topics, including: · “Clearly classified information” that should not have been disclosed in a group chat among the highest-ranking administration officials leading up to, during and after the recent bombing mission in Yemen; · The budget and tax measure under consideration in Congress as “not reflecting the values” of most Americans; and, · “The biggest missing piece” in government today, being a Congress that is not providing effective oversight and a check and balance on Presidential actions. Case also addressed viewer questions including: · Protecting Medicare and Social Security; · Widespread public disapproval of Congress and both political parties; · His bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus’ focus on finding solutions to everyday American concerns; · The urgent need to address our federal deficit and debt crisis; · The “Department of Government Efficiency’s” efforts to destroy rather than improve large and critical parts of the federal government; and, · His continuing efforts to protect our oceans including our coral reefs. The entirety of the show can be viewed here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-recognized-as-one-of-the-most-effective-lawmakers-in-the-118th-congress | Rep. Tokuda Recognized as One of the Most Effective Lawmakers in the 118th Congress | 2025-03-27 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) has been recognized as one of the most effective lawmakers of the 118th Congress by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), earning a Legislative Effectiveness Score (LES) that places her among the top ten most effective Democratic lawmakers in a Republican-controlled House. She was the only Democratic freshman to be recognized. The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) is a joint research, education, and outreach initiative between the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University. To complete their ranking, CEL analyzed a combination of fifteen metrics that measure a legislator’s success in introducing bills, advancing them through Congress, and enacting their policies into law. The report states, “In addition to setting herself apart from her Democratic freshman counterparts, a deeper consideration of Rep. Tokuda’s legislative record demonstrates that she cultivated a highly specialized policy agenda during her freshman term...” with over 70 percent of her sponsored bills addressing issues facing Hawaiʻi. The report also recognizes Rep. Tokuda as part of a distinguished group of women lawmakers whose heightened effectiveness in the minority party highlights the growing impact of women lawmakers in the legislative process and their significant contributions to passing legislation. “I am honored to be recognized for my work in Congress, which has always focused on the people of Hawaiʻi and ensuring that the federal government is delivering for our people back home and making a real difference in their lives,” stated Rep. Tokuda. “Despite the challenges we continue to face working in a Republican-controlled Congress and a hack-and-slash administration, I will continue to fight tirelessly to advance the needs of our communities and remain committed to working across the aisle to ensure that our people have the support and resources they need.” Rep. Tokuda introduced 30 bills in the 118th Congress, with three passing the House and two becoming law. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-jill-tokuda-and-nikema-williams-lead-colleagues-in-demanding-president-trump-cease-attacks-on-the-us-institute-of-peace | Reps. Jill Tokuda and Nikema Williams Lead Colleagues in Demanding President Trump Cease Attacks on the U.S. Institute of Peace | 2025-03-26 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) led 20 members of Congress in demanding that President Trump halt his administration’s ongoing attacks on the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), including the unlawful firing of the USIP Board, trespass onto USIP property, and efforts to shut down the independent organization completely. On Friday, March 14, 2025, the Trump administration tried to unlawfully fire USIP’s board, even though Congress created USIP to be an independent, nonprofit organization. On Monday, March 17, 2025, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) personnel trespassed onto USIP’s headquarters, aided by federal and local law enforcement officials. Since then, they have prevented USIP personnel from accessing the building, and USIP’s website has since been shut down. “Hawai‘i’s own Senator Spark Matsunaga played an integral role in establishing the U.S. Institute of Peace because, as a veteran of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team, he had seen the horrors of war and was determined to make peace a focal point of our nation’s foreign policy. For decades, the U.S. Institute of Peace has done just that, helping to advance our nation’s understanding of and commitment to peace in the world,” stated Rep. Jill Tokuda. “To have this place of peace violated by President Trump and Elon Musk as they weaponized federal law enforcement to target USIP over the will of Congress is an insult to every American who has fought and died for our freedoms. We cannot allow them to shut down this storied institution and to continue this reckless ransacking of public and private organizations.” “The U.S. Institute of Peace demonstrates our nation’s commitment to investing in those most marginalized,” stated Rep. Nikema Williams. “Without peace, people cannot thrive—personally, economically, or as a society. The Trump Administration’s takeover of USIP is illegal, defies Congressional intent, and has inflicted irreparable harm on our national security and vulner… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-issues-statement-on-us-department-of-labors-incremental-funding-for-maui | Rep. Tokuda Issues Statement on U.S. Department of Labor's Incremental Funding for Maui | 2025-03-25 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced an incremental award of $2.5 million to continue employment and training services for those impacted by the Maui wildfires: "I am happy to announce that $2.5 million in incremental funding through the National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) has been released for Hawaiʻi to further support workers and communities impacted by the Maui wildfires. While this is good news for our Maui ʻohana, I will continue to push the U.S. Department of Labor to make available any and all remaining NDWG funds that can be used as intended through September 2025." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-leads-colleagues-in-urgent-request-to-reinstate-terminated-agricultural-inspectors | Rep. Tokuda Leads Colleagues in Urgent Request to Reinstate Terminated Agricultural Inspectors | 2025-03-25 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced she led 32 of her colleagues in a letter urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to urgently re-hire terminated Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) agricultural inspectors. Since February, USDA has terminated at least 5,692 probationary employees, including a reported 200 workers in the plant protection and quarantine program of APHIS. Court orders to reinstate employees have not immediately gone into effect, which has increased the risks of pests and invasive species decimating our nation’s agriculture and economy. “APHIS agricultural inspectors serve a critical role in protecting and preserving fragile environmental resources and ecosystems that we depend on to grow the food, fuel, and fiber this country runs on. In Hawaiʻi, we are an island state where we greatly depend on these inspectors to ensure a secure exchange of goods and to be the first and best line of defense against invasive species and other threats,” said Rep. Tokuda. “A lapse in the reinstatement of these important federal workers could cause significant and irreparable damage to our agriculture, environment, and economy.” To better understand and prepare for the impacts of a current decrease in the number of APHIS agricultural inspectors, the letter also requests more details about their termination and reinstatement, as well as measures to maintain a robust agricultural inspection operation in the future. The letter to the USDA can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3533 | Case Reintroduces Measure To Restrict Imports Of Ornamental Reef Fish And Coral Species Collected By Destructive Practices | 2025-03-24 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=6 | scraper | (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) today reintroduced his measure to protect the world’s increasingly fragile coral reef ecosystems by restricting international imports of protected ornamental reef fish and coral species collected through destructive practices. “Our oceans, teeming with life and rich biodiversity, depend on the health of coral reefs, some of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth,” said Case. “Nearly 25% of the ocean’s fish rely on coral reefs for shelter, food and breeding grounds. These reefs and the species that inhabit them are critical to the balance and vitality of our oceans.” Case continued: “Unfortunately, coral reefs and the marine life living in them are under threat due to the high demand for ornamental reef species. This has resulted in unsustainable and harmful collection practices, such as overcollection of species, particularly younger specimens; reef-dredging; the use of harmful gill nets, explosives, or poisons; and excessive mortality of specimens during transit. “These practices not only deplete species populations but also cause irreversible damage to the coral ecosystems themselves. In some cases, this damage has led to the extirpation of species from specific areas and the introduction of invasive species, which further disrupt the ecological balance. The long-term consequences of these practices are the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of habitats that are vital to the health of our oceans.” “Marine life inhabiting coral reefs have been in high demand in recent years, creating a culture of unsustainable and damaging collection methods," said U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and an original co-sponsor of the measure. "The irresponsible tactics being used are killing off these special creatures and ravaging ecosystems that are already getting decimated by climate change. It's more important now than ever that we hold fishing industries accountable a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3531 | Case Decries Trump Attempt To Dismantle U.S. Department Of Education | 2025-03-20 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=6 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S, Representative Ed Case (Hawai’i-First) today decried President Trump’s effort to abolish the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) as “one of the broadest and deepest and outright shortsighted and heartless of many attacks on the foundations of our society to date.” “Education, especially our collective centuries-old commitment to a free education for all, is one of the most basic building blocks of our success as a country,” said Case. “It is a core part of the American Dream, the great equalizer of our society, providing all with the building blocks of success as well as the shared experience of our democracy.” Case continued: “Our federal government has been an integral part of our commitment since the earliest years of our country, and the USDOE, as a stand-alone cabinet-level department appropriate to its importance, has been the law of our land since 1980. Its dismantling, and the real underlying purpose to eliminate any federal funding for education, would cause severe harm on a broad scale that would have lasting effects not just immediately but for generations. “This action, which is not only heartless, not only selfish since its real intent is to cut taxes for those that have benefited the most from that foundation already, not only the worst public policy, is also illegal since it is contrary to existing law. “If the President wants to come to Congress to discuss and debate real improvements to the USDOE, realignments including reductions to the USDOE’s mission and transfers of responsibility to state and local governments and communities in an ordered way, changes in federal funding, or any other aspect of federal efforts in education throughout our country, that would be a debate well worth having. But, like many other of his actions, their real intent is not to improve in a responsible manner but to destroy irresponsibly and in many cases unconstitutionally and illegally, and that should not be acceptable to any citizen. Some Hawai’i-specific statistics from USDOE on fede… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-joins-house-democrats-urging-administration-to-protect-social-security-phone-service | Rep. Tokuda Joins House Democrats Urging Administration to Protect Social Security Phone Service | 2025-03-20 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Washington, DC –Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) joined 61 House Democrats in a letter sent to the Social Security Administration (SSA) expressing deep concerns over their plan to eliminate or reduce telephone services for beneficiaries. Yesterday, SSA announced an overly burdensome change to seniors lacking transportation options and broadband connectivity, especially those living in rural and remote parts of the country. Beginning March 31, new and existing recipients who need to alter their banking information will need to provide identity verification to be done online or in person at a SSA field office. “Many of the constituents in my district are SSA beneficiaries living in rural areas of the state. Limiting or eliminating telephone service in any way and forcing individuals to seek assistance by going online or physically having to travel to an office will create significant barriers for kūpuna and other beneficiaries, especially those who live in remote areas. We live in an island state. That means for many of our kūpuna, getting to an office requires access to auto, ferry, and even air transportation, making accessing the funds they earned through a life of work prohibitive. Cutting phone service will not protect individuals or reduce fraud. Instead, it will cut off a critical lifeline our kūpuna depend on to keep their prescription filled, a roof over their head, and food on their tables,” said Rep. Tokuda. The letter to the SSA can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-releases-statement-on-trump-gutting-the-us-dept-of-education | Rep. Tokuda Releases Statement on Trump Gutting the U.S. Dept. of Education | 2025-03-20 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Dept. of Education: “Gutting the U.S. Department of Education is one of the most personal, egregious cuts, especially as a parent, that President Trump can make. He has already bullied employees into retirement or fired them, and by returning the DOE back to the State, he is robbing keiki of the quality education they deserve, and starving educators of much-needed resources and funds, whittling the DOE down until it becomes inoperable. As a proud product of the public school system and the mother of two sons who attend a public school, putting billionaires over the needs of America’s future is truly heartbreaking and unacceptable. Only an act of Congress can eliminate the DOE and I can assure you I will continue to push back and battle this order in the House." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/revised-includes-new-location-for-maui-town-hall-rep-tokuda-to-hold-town-halls-in-every-county-of-hawaii | REVISED: INCLUDES NEW LOCATION FOR MAUI TOWN HALL: Rep. Tokuda to Hold Town Halls in Every County of Hawaiʻi | 2025-03-15 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Hawaiʻi – Next week, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will begin a series of town halls in every county of Hawaiʻi. Over the past 4 weeks, Rep. Tokuda has held a telephone town hall, as well as town halls in Pāhoa and Wahiawā. Rep. Tokuda will address concerns about the Trump Administration’s actions, discuss policies affecting Hawaiʻi, and answer questions from community members. Her staff will also be on site to offer assistance to people having issues with federal agencies. For more information regarding Rep. Tokuda’s town halls, please visit the Events section on her website at tokuda.house.gov. Maui (NEW LOCATION) TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 H.P. Baldwin High School Auditorium 5:30pm-6:30pm Please RSVP at bit.ly/tokudawailukutownhall Kapaʻa THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 Kapaʻa Middle School Cafeteria 5:30pm-6:30pm Please RSVP at bit.ly/tokudakapaatownhall Kona SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 Kealakehe High School Cafeteria 10:00am-11:00am Please RSVP at bit.ly/tokudakonatownhall Waiʻanae SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Kaʻahaʻaina Café 10:00am-11:00am Please RSVP at bit.ly/tokudawaianaetownhall ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3528 | Case Questions Secretary Of The Army On Deletion Of Web Page Devoted To The Legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team | 2025-03-14 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Ed Case | C001055 | case.house.gov | case | https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=6 | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) today asked Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll to explain the apparent deletion of Army websites recognizing the Nisei veterans of World War II, awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, and other Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander servicemembers. “Erasing history one website at a time is no different than the tragic practices of the authoritarian regimes throughout history that so many of our own have sacrificed to oppose,” said Case. “It not only diminishes public access to crucial historical information but also risks erasing the sacrifices and contributions of these American heroes from the digital archive of our nation’s military legacy.” Attachment: Letter to Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-issues-statement-on-usda-cancellation-of-local-food-grant-funding-programs | Rep. Tokuda Issues Statement on USDA Cancellation of Local Food Grant Funding Programs | 2025-03-12 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) issued the following statement after the USDA announced that it was eliminating two local food purchasing programs that provided schools and food banks over $1 billion in funding to buy food directly from local farmers and producers: “The Trump Administration is literally stealing food from the mouths of our keiki. The USDA local food grant funding program has helped to feed hungry children in Hawaiʻi and has supported local farmers who grow and produce the food. USDA Secretary Rollins has said the $1 billion in funding that was cut was ‘not essential.’ She should ask the 43,000 hungry keiki and 7,900 food banks and pantries nationwide if they thought these funds were ‘not essential.’ Real children and families will go hungry. We cannot allow the Administration to continue this indiscriminate hack and slash of critical assistance programs for our communities who need it most.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
| https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-tokuda-to-hold-town-halls-in-every-county-of-hawaii | Rep. Tokuda to Hold Town Halls in Every County of Hawaiʻi | 2025-03-12 | 2025 | 2025-03 | Democrat | House | HI | Jill N. Tokuda | T000487 | tokuda.house.gov | tokuda | https://tokuda.house.gov/media/press-releases?PageNum_rs=4& | scraper | Hawaiʻi – Next week, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will begin a series of town halls in every county of Hawaiʻi. Over the past 4 weeks, Rep. Tokuda has held town halls in Pāhoa and Wahiawā. Additionally, Rep. Tokuda will be holding a telephone town hall tomorrow, March 13, at 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Those who are interested in joining are encouraged to RSVP to be added to the list of phone numbers that are automatically called at the start of the event. If participants are not contacted, they can call the event directly by dialing (833) 946-1568. They can also go to Rep. Tokuda's Facebook page to listen to the telephone town hall. Rep. Tokuda will address concerns about the Trump Administration’s actions, discuss policies affecting Hawaiʻi, and answer questions from community members. Her staff will also be on site to offer assistance to people having issues with federal agencies. For more information regarding Rep. Tokuda’s town halls, please visit the Events section on her website at tokuda.house.gov. Telephone Town Hall: THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025 Dial (833) 946-1568 or listen in live from Facebook. 5:30pm-6:30pm Please RSVP at bit.ly/tokudateletownhall Kahului TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 UH Maui College, Pāʻina Building 5:30pm-6:30pm Please RSVP at bit.ly/tokudakahuluitownhall Kapaʻa THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 Kapaʻa Middle School Cafeteria 5:30pm-6:30pm Please RSVP at bit.ly/tokudakapaatownhall Kona SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 Kealakehe High School Cafeteria 10:00am-11:00am Please RSVP at bit.ly/tokudakonatownhall Waiʻanae SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 Waiʻanae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Kaʻahaʻaina Café 10:00am-11:00am Please RSVP at bit.ly/tokudawaianaetownhall ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:15:27Z |
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ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
ON [releases] ([has_text]);