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Learn about the work Senator Schatz is doing in the U.S. Senate on the issues that matter most to you.

Delivering Federal Resources to Hawai‘i

Bringing home federal dollars to Hawai‘i is one of Senator Schatz’s top priorities. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, he is in a unique position to deliver. That’s why he’s committed to making sure Hawai‘i continues to get its fair share of federal resources.

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Solving the Climate Crisis

Senator Schatz is leading efforts to address the climate crisis and build a clean energy future.

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Protecting our Health Care

Senator Schatz believes that all Americans in Hawai‘i and across the country should have access to affordable, quality health care.

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Growing our Economy

Senator Schatz believes that working people deserve a fair shot at achieving economic security.

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Expanding Access to Quality Education

Senator Schatz has secured millions of dollars in federal funding for Hawai‘i public schools and Native Hawaiian education programs. And he’s leading efforts to make college more affordable.

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Supporting the Native Hawaiian Community

As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Senator Schatz is leading efforts to deliver federal resources to the Native Hawaiian community.

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Additional Issues

Civil Rights & Criminal Justice

Senator Schatz has been steadfast in his commitment to equal rights for all Americans.
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Veterans
Our veterans and their families have made tremendous sacrifices and contributions in service to our nation. With more than 100,000 veterans in Hawai‘i, Senator Schatz is not only honoring these heroes, but empowering them to seize new opportunities as they transition back to civilian life.
 
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, he has secured federal funding for transition assistance programs, career training services, and higher education. He has consistently delivered federal grants for homeless veterans programs, and he has worked with the Department of Veterans Affairs to protect the availability of critical medical care, expand access to telemedicine, and increase the number of VA outpatient clinics across the state. Schatz is also leading efforts to restore benefits to Filipino World War II veterans and those who have been wrongly discharged because of their sexual orientation. 
Housing & Transportation
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