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U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono - Proudly Serving the People of Hawaii
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As one of the largest expansions of VA benefits in history, the PACT Act extends VA health care enrollment eligibility to Vietnam-era, Gulf War-era and Post-9/11 veterans.
Help me get the word out so veterans can access the care they earned and deserve.
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In addition to closing Red Hill, this bill contains nearly $800 million I fought to secure to safeguard and modernize critical military infrastructure in Hawaii and across the region.
Glad to see this legislation is on its way to the President's desk to be signed into law.
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The Senate just passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes $1 billion I secured to close Red Hill.
As a member of , my priority in NDAA has been to safely and quickly close Red Hill, and I'm proud I successfully secured this funding for that purpose.
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This Saturday, Dec. 17, VA Pacific Islands Health Care is hosting a veterans health event at Keehi Lagoon Memorial from 7:30am – 1:00pm HST.
Veterans will have access to health screenings, vaccines, blood pressure checks, and assistance with registering for PACT Act benefits.
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Now, Native Hawaiian survivors will actually be able to access the support they need and deserve, and Native Hawaiian organizations will be able to do even more in the fight to end sexual violence.
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I’ve been focused on making the necessary changes for years to ensure that Native Hawaiian organizations can finally serve the Native Hawaiian community, and today we got it done.
Thank you to and for their hard work in helping make this happen.
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For decades, Congress has provided funding to support survivors of gender-based violence through the Violence Against Women Act, including Native women who experience high levels of sexual violence.
However, Native Hawaiians have been excluded from accessing these resources.
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That feeling when Congress passes your bill to amend #VAWA so Native Hawaiian survivors have access to much-needed resources and it heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
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Our nation changed forever when 26 lives were stolen at Sandy Hook Elementary.
From active shooter drills to backpack bans, children live in fear they won't make it home from school.
It's been 10 years since that tragic day, our keiki deserve stronger gun safety laws now.
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. and I in our red and blue gloves to watch the President sign the Respect for Marriage Act into law.
Democrat or Republican—love is love.
Proud Congress came together to protect same-sex and interracial marriages under federal law.
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A beautiful day to witness and celebrate signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law! 🏳️🌈
A special shout-out to my friend and all of the advocates who worked so hard to make this happen.
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With climate change and pollution threatening coral reefs, it’s critical we invest in innovative solutions to protect and revive these vital marine ecosystems.
I'm glad the House passed my bill to help protect Hawaii's coral reefs & I look forward to voting for it in the Senate.
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Families and servicemembers in Hawaii continue to bear the brunt of aging and poorly maintained military infrastructure.
That's why I fought to secure over $800 million in the House-passed NDAA to safeguard and modernize critical infrastructure in Hawaii and across the region.
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The House-passed NDAA included language to require the DOD to transition its non-combat vehicle fleet to electric and other zero-emissions vehicles by 2035.
Congress has a responsibility to reduce the military’s carbon emissions and this bill is a step in the right direction.
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The Korean War ended nearly 70 years ago, but many Korean American families continue to suffer its consequences.
My bill to connect Korean Americans with their family members still in North Korea passed the House.
I look forward to voting for it in the Senate.
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Mahalo for stopping by, .
Since our first days in the House together, I've appreciated your partnership as we fight for families in Hawaii, Vermont, and across our country. I look forward to officially welcoming you to the Senate and continuing our work together.
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It was a pleasure to see @maziehirono last week and chat about the hard work that’s ahead of us in the Senate. I can’t wait to join the Senator to get things done for working families across the country -- from Vermont to Hawaii.
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As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, my priority for NDAA—first and foremost—has been to safely close Red Hill.
I’m proud that I successfully secured $1 billion in the House-passed NDAA for that purpose.
I look forward to voting for this bill in the Senate.
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54 cents.
Latina workers make 54 cents on the dollar compared to non-Hispanic white men for the same work.
It shouldn't take nearly 2 years for Latinas to earn the same income white men make in a year for the same job. We must pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. #LatinaEqualPay
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I'm proud Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate came together to protect LGBTQ+ and interracial marriages across the nation.
I look forward to seeing the president sign the Respect for Marriage Act into law.
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I’m glad to see Brittney Griner on her way home.
Thank you , , , and their teams for getting this done.
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I introduced the Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2022 to help incentivize innovation and inspire creative solutions to protect and restore coral reefs. I’ll continue fighting to protect Hawaii’s coral reefs and all of our vital natural resources.
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Today, signed the Speak Out Act into law.
Going forward, pre-dispute NDA's will no longer be able to silence survivors of sexual assault or harassment.
I'm proud we got this done.
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I just signed the Speak Out Act, a bill that'll enable survivors to speak out about workplace sexual assault and harassment and increase access to justice.
, , , , and determined advocates: thank you for your tireless work.
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It’s been 81 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, a painful day in our nation's history that took the lives of over 2,000 service members and civilians.
May we continue to honor the memory, courage, and sacrifices made on that solemn day.
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Even though the 13th Amendment was ratified 157 years ago on this day to ban slavery, slavery as a punishment for crime is still on the books in some states.
It’s long overdue that we pass the Abolition Amendment to #EndTheException and close this racist loophole.
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Participating in the Toys for Tots toy drive is one of my favorite holiday traditions. Mahalo to all of the volunteers— including Chesty the bulldog, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and people who've donated toys to help bring holiday joy to families in need.
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We all owe the Capitol police and Metropolitan police officers who bravely fought to protect our nation’s capital and democracy on Jan. 6 a great debt of gratitude.
They are national heroes and deserve to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals.
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Are Republicans going to finally stand up to this guy?
Or is calling for the termination of the Constitution going to become acceptable rhetoric in the Republican Party?
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For a map of the Mauna Loa lava flow please refer to the Civil Defense Hazard Impact Map: hawaiicounty.gov/hazard-impact-
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Native Hawaiians should never be an afterthought. Period.
When we talk about programs that support Native veterans, the must always include Native Hawaiians.
As a member of , I’ll keep fighting to make sure they are.
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Despite Title IX's progress, too many students are still deprived the full protections of the law.
The SAFER Act will strengthen enforcement and create protections for survivors of harassment & assault on campus, ensuring all students can get the quality education they deserve.
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According to , the wage gap costs the average Native woman more than $1.1 million over her career—a life changing amount of money.
Today, on #NativeWomensEqualPay Day, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting for pay equity for all Native women, including Native Hawaiians.
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While #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth is coming to a close, our work to support Native communities and right centuries of injustice continues 365 days a year.
I’ll keep fighting to ensure all Native communities, including Native Hawaiians, get the support they deserve.
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Representation matters.
' election as the first Black Congressional leader in our nation's history is monumental and long overdue.
I look forward to working with him and to continue delivering for every family and community across our country.
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I expect a full report from the Navy on how this happened and how they plan to resolve it as quickly as possible to ensure it doesn’t have lasting impacts to the environment or slow down the defueling of the facility.
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As I wait for a more detailed briefing on the AFFF spill, it goes without saying that the continued challenges with DOD infrastructure raise a lot of questions and concerns.
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“A DOH on-scene coordinator responded and preliminarily reported that the spill was not contained and AFFF has spilled into soil outside of the Red Hill facility and into the facility near Adit 6,” DOH said in a news release.
Read more: 808ne.ws/3ENveUn
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