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  1. 03.11.2020

    Hawai‘i Receiving More Than $4.5 Million In Federal Funding To Respond To Coronavirus Outbreak | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
    WASHINGTON Today the State of Hawai i will have immediate access to more than 4 5 million in emergency funding The funding which was approved by Congress and signed by the president last week will be used to help Hawai i respond to the crisis ...

  2. 03.07.2020

    Schatz, Senators Call On Federal Government To Guarantee Protections For Federal Workers & Contractors Complying With Coronavirus Response | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
    WASHINGTON Today U S Senator Brian Schatz D Hawai i and a group seven senators urged the United States Office of Personnel Management OPM to commit that federal workers and contractors will not be penalized for following recommended health procedur...

  3. 03.05.2020

    Schatz Introduces Legislation To Modernize Schools And Expand Stem Education To Rural Areas | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
    WASHINGTON Today U S Senator Brian Schatz D Hawai i introduced the Inspiring New STEM Professionals by Investing in Renovation of Education Spaces INSPIRES Act The growth of jobs in science technology engineering and mathematics STEM fields h...

  4. 03.04.2020

    Congress Set To Pass More Than $8 Billion In Emergency Coronavirus Funding, Including At Least $4.5 Million For Hawai‘i | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
    WASHINGTON Today congressional leaders reached an agreement to provide 8 3 billion in emergency funding to respond to the coronavirus outbreak including at least 4 5 million for Hawai i The bipartisan deal also includes telehealth legislation author...

  5. 03.03.2020

    Schatz Introduces New Legislation To Eliminate Excessive Court Fines And Fees That Target Low Income Communities | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
    WASHINGTON Today U S Senator Brian Schatz D Hawai i introduced the State Justice Improvement Act legislation that will make lasting changes to America s criminal justice system Across the country courts often impose fines fees and monetary bail ...

  6. 02.25.2020

    Schatz Calls For Public Roundtable On Improving Air Safety In Hawai‘i | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
    WASHINGTON Following a series of tragic aircraft crashes in Hawai i and recent whistleblower complaints U S Senator Brian Schatz D Hawai i called on the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB to organize a roundtable discussion with community le...

  7. 02.22.2020

    Schatz Statement On Aircraft Crash At Dillingham Airfield | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
    HONOLULU Today U S Senator Brian Schatz D Hawai i released the following statement on the tragic aircraft crash at Dillingham Airfield Our hearts are with those affected by today s tragic accident It has become clear that Dillingham Airf...

  8. 02.20.2020

    Schatz Calls For Federal Resources To Fight Growing Invasive Pest Threatening Avocado Crops Across Hawai‘i | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
    HONOLULU Today U S Senator Brian Schatz D Hawai i called on Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to provide immediate support to help control and era...

  9. 02.19.2020

    As Global Threat Of Coronavirus Grows, Schatz Introduces Bill To Help Quickly Fund Efforts To Respond To Public Health Emergencies | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
    WASHINGTON U S Senator Brian Schatz D Hawai i reintroduced the Public Health Emergency Response and Accountability Act S 3309 The bipartisan legislation will create a permanent funding mechanism to ensure quick and effective responses to future publ...

  10. 02.19.2020

    Kona International Airport Set To Receive $3.7 Million In New Federal Funding For Safety Improvements | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
    HONOLULU Today the Federal Aviation Administration FAA announced that the state of Hawai i will receive 3 702 600 in new federal funding for safety improvements at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole the largest airport on Hawai i ...