Hawaii Congressional Delegation
from GovTrack.us, April 29, 2023
Apr 19, 2023 — Bill Text
S. 1190: End the Threat of Default Act
This bill’s text is now available.
Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is the sponsor of this bill.
Apr 19, 2023 — Bill Text
S. 1204: Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.
This bill’s text is now available.
Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is the sponsor of this bill.
Apr 25, 2023 — Introduced
S. 1265: A bill to provide the United States District Court for the District of Columbia with original and exclusive jurisdiction over civil actions with a nationwide effect.
Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]
This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.
Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] is a member of the committee.
Apr 25, 2023 — Introduced
S. 1263: A bill to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]
This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.
Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] is a member of the committee.
Apr 25, 2023 — Introduced
H.Con.Res. 35: Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate a King Kamehameha Day Lei Draping Ceremony.
Sponsor: Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2]
This resolution was referred to the House Committee on House Administration which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
Apr 25, 2023 — Introduced
H.R. 2823: To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1]
This bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
3 cosponsors are on that committee.
Apr 25, 2023 5:40 p.m. — Vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Joshua David Jacobs to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.: Joshua David Jacobs, of Washington, to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Cloture Motion Agreed to 72/22
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea
Apr 25, 2023 7:01 p.m. — Vote
H.Res. 90: Demanding that the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.
Passed 418/0
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Apr 25, 2023 7:16 p.m. — Vote
H.Res. 311: Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries a
Passed 401/19
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Apr 26, 2023 — Introduced
S. 1291: A bill to require that social media platforms verify the age of their users, prohibit the use of algorithmic recommendation systems on individuals under age 18, require parental or guardian consent for social media users under age 18, and prohib
Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]
This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.
Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.
Apr 26, 2023 — Introduced
S. 1322: A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify the authorized purposes and term period of tribal leases, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]
This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.
Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is the chair of the committee.
Apr 26, 2023 — Introduced
S. 1309: A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve how the Department of Veterans Affairs discloses to individuals entitled to educational assistance from the Department risks associated with using such assistance at particular educa
Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]
This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.
Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] is a member of the committee.
Apr 26, 2023 — Introduced
S. 1301: A bill to provide highly-skilled nonimmigrant visas for nationals of the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]
This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.
Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] is a member of the committee.
Apr 26, 2023 — Introduced
H.R. 2881: To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 by requiring preclearance quarantine inspections for all movement to or from the State of Hawaii by either domestic or international travel, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1]
This bill was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.
Rep. Jill Tokuda [D-HI2] is a member of the committee.
Apr 26, 2023 12:05 p.m. — Vote
On the Nomination PN195: Joshua David Jacobs, of Washington, to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Nomination Confirmed 74/25
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea
Apr 26, 2023 1:57 p.m. — Vote
On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 327: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2811) to provide for a responsible …
Passed 218/210
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay
Apr 26, 2023 2:07 p.m. — Vote
H.Res. 327: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2811) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 39) disapproving the rule submitted by t
Passed 219/210
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: No
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: No
Apr 26, 2023 2:15 p.m. — Vote
H.R. 1353: Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act
Passed 422/1
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Apr 26, 2023 3:05 p.m. — Vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 326
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57/42
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea
Apr 26, 2023 4:22 p.m. — Vote
S.J.Res. 11: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty
Joint Resolution Passed 50/49
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Nay
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Nay
Apr 26, 2023 5:33 p.m. — Vote
On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
Failed 211/221
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Apr 26, 2023 5:44 p.m. — Vote
H.R. 2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
Passed 217/215
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay
Apr 26, 2023 5:55 p.m. — Vote
H.R. 1339: Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
Passed 409/11
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Apr 27, 2023 — Introduced
S.Res. 180: A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2023, as “National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day”.
Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]
This resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.
Apr 27, 2023 12:30 p.m. — Vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 4
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 51/47
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea
Apr 27, 2023 1:27 p.m. — Vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Anthony Devos Johnstone to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit: Anthony Devos Johnstone, of Montana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
Cloture Motion Agreed to 50/45
Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea
Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea
Apr 27, 2023 4:32 p.m. — Vote
H.Con.Res. 30: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia.
Failed 102/321
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Yea
Apr 28, 2023 10:26 a.m. — Vote
H.J.Res. 39: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to “Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414”.
Passed 221/202
Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay
Rep. Tokuda [D-HI2]: Nay