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To require the Department of Justice to procure ballistic-resistant body armor manufactured using domestic ballistic fibers.
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The government should provide healthcare for everyone.
“I was proud to stand with many of my colleagues to sponsor the Medicare for All Act of 2023.”
Access to contraception should be guaranteed by federal law in all states (Right to Contraception Act).
“I also cosponsored The Right to Contraception Act which prevents federal, state, and local government entities from restricting access to or inhibiting the sale of contraceptives.”
The expanded child tax credit (refundable, paid monthly) should be made permanent.
“I'm fighting to make childcare more affordable and expand the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit so working families can keep more of what they earn.”
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118-hr-8034·Apr 20, 2024·84% of D voted YES
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
Tokuda, Warnock, and Sherman Call for Federal Audit of Refunds of $166 Billion in Illegal Trump Tariffs | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
Position: Representatives Tokuda, Warnock, and Sherman call for a federal audit of refunds owed on tariffs they describe as illegal, totaling approximately $166 billion.
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October 21, 2026
Tokuda, Warnock, and Sherman Call for Federal Audit of Refunds of $166 Billion in Illegal Trump Tariffs
HAWAIʻI — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), alongside U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, and Representative Brad Sherman (CA-32), the Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Capital Markets, led a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting an audit of refunds for Trump's illegally collected tariffs.
In the letter, the lawmakers urge GAO to investigate how U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is managing the refunds and whether the financial benefits will reach the consumers who ultimately bore the costs of the tariffs.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs and a subsequent lower-court ruling ordering repayments, roughly $100 billion of the $166 billion collected from importers had been refunded as of August 2026.
“This is without question the largest tariff refund operation in U.S. history, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection had to create new systems and processes to handle this enormous task,” the lawmakers wrote. “We are concerned about the ability of the administration to completely and accurately refund all IEEPA tariffs. Additionally, we are concerned to what extent consumers, upon whom the financial burden of the tariffs fell, were able to receive any benefits from the refunds.”
“Trump’s illegal, reckless tariffs have made everyday Americans pay more while his corporate benefactors reap billions in rebates. Families and small businesses in Hawaiʻi, where costs are already too high, are left footing the bill," said Rep. Tokuda. "We’re demanding a full audit and a clear accounting of whether refunds are reaching the people who paid the price.”
“Georgians are already paying the price for the Trump administration’s reckless and illegal tariff policies. Now, the administration’s failure to deliver court-ordered refunds is putting additional financial strain on hardworking families and small businesses across the country,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “The American people deserve a timely, accurate, and transparent refund process that lays bare the total economic devastation of the administration’s erroneous tariff agenda on hardworking consumers. That’s why I’m joining Congresswoman Tokuda in calling for a comprehensive investigation into how the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is handling these refunds.”
"Trump’s reckless tariffs have been an unjust tax on American families, driving up the cost of everyday life,” said Rep. Sherman. “Nowhere is the damage clearer than in housing. For Los Angeles families rebuilding after the wildfires, and for families across the country, tariffs have made homes harder to build. Families paid these illegal tariffs through higher prices, and they deserve to know whether the refunds will reach them. I’m proud to join Congresswoman Tokuda and Senator Warnock in calling for a full GAO audit."
The lawmakers are asking GAO to examine the accuracy and completeness of the refunds, identify which industries and importers received payments, and determine whether those savings reached wholesalers, retailers, and consumers.
A copy of the letter may be viewed here.
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Rep. Tokuda Condemns Trump Administration’s Rescission of Pacific Studies and Language Funding at UH Mānoa | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
Position: Rep. Tokuda condemns the Trump administration's rescission of funding for Pacific studies and language programs at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
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October 13, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Condemns Trump Administration’s Rescission of Pacific Studies and Language Funding at UH Mānoa
Hawaiʻi — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) met with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa leadership, faculty, and students to address the Trump Administration’s recent effort to rescind nearly $1 billion pocket rescission package, which included almost $70 million in cuts to Title VI international education programs that have historically supported Pacific and Asian studies, foreign-language education, and related international education programs at UH Mānoa.
UH Mānoa applied for $2.8 million in grants that would have supported the Center for Pacific Islands Studies (CPIS) and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) within the College of Arts, Languages, & Letters, but no awards will be made due to the rescission. Prior funding cuts to Title VI international education programs have already contributed to the loss of numerous Pacific language courses, including Tahitian, Marshallese, and Māori, along with Foreign Language and Asian Studies (FLAS) scholarships. In addition, the recission could also force the university to eliminate court interpreter training programs, student positions, professional development opportunities, and new curriculum development.
During the meeting, Rep. Tokuda emphasized Hawaiʻi’s unique position in the Pacific and the importance of maintaining strong relationships with Pacific nations through a deep understanding of the region’s languages, cultures, and histories.
“The President does not get to pick and choose which laws to follow. Congress approved this funding, and the Administration cannot run out the clock to let it disappear. That undermines Congress’s power of the purse and ignores local needs. It is not responsible budgeting; it is cruel and shortsighted,” said Rep. Tokuda. “UH has long been the tip of the spear for language training and cultural competency in the Pacific. With the region vital to our national and financial security, cutting such a modest investment is reckless. We should strengthen these ties, not dismantle them.”
“We are deeply grateful to Congresswoman Tokuda for standing with the University of Hawaiʻi and advocating for the restoration of this critical funding,” said UH Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis Syrmos. “These programs support our students and faculty while strengthening the language, cultural, and regional expertise essential to Hawaiʻi’s unique role in the Pacific. The loss of this funding has immediate consequences for our students and programs, and we appreciate Congresswoman Tokuda’s leadership and commitment to protecting these important investments.”
Rep. Tokuda has consistently supported strong federal funding for Title VI international education programs through the annual appropriations process. This year, she joined several colleagues in a joint letter to the House Appropriations Committee requestion $86 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. As Congress finalizes the FY2027 spending package, Rep. Tokuda will continue pushing to restore these funds, secure strong funding for next year, and defend Congress’s constitutional authority over federal spending.
Photos from the meeting may be viewed here.
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Tokuda Recognizes Hawaiian History Month, Calls Out Trump’s Attacks | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
Position: Supports a resolution recognizing September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month and reaffirming the federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian community. Opposes proposed federal cuts to programs supporting Native Hawaiian museums, libraries, arts, and cultural organizations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), joined by Representative Ed Case (HI-01), introduced a resolution supporting the designation of September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month and reaffirming the Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community. Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono introduced a similar resolution in the Senate.
“Honoring Hawaiian History Month is not just about honoring the past, but protecting what generations of Native Hawaiian leaders, historians, scholars, and artists fought so hard to preserve and perpetuate,” said Rep. Tokuda. “Today, the Trump administration is targeting the very programs and institutions that sustain Hawaiian history, culture, and education. Congress must stand firm in protecting these vital resources and upholding our trust obligations to the Native Hawaiian Community.”
The “Hawaiian History Month” resolution recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians, including efforts to revitalize ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, cultural traditions, and ʻāina stewardship practices. It also highlights key federal programs that support Native Hawaiian museums, libraries, artists, cultural practitioners, and community organizations. The resolution directly points to recent Trump administration actions that threaten those programs, including proposed cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The full text of the House resolution is available here.
Rep. Tokuda Urges President Trump to Protect America’s AI Advantage Ahead of Bilateral Talks with China | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
Position: Rep. Tokuda urges President Trump to protect America's advantage in artificial intelligence ahead of bilateral talks with China.
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September 23, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Urges President Trump to Protect America’s AI Advantage Ahead of Bilateral Talks with China
HAWAIʻI — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), led House Democrats in a letter urging President Trump to halt any potential concessions on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip sales to Beijing ahead of high-stakes talks with President Xi Jinping.
Representative Tokuda was joined by Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the CCP, and 13 other Members of Congress, calling on the Trump administration to maintain strict export controls on advanced AI chips under the Export Control Reform Act, warning that creating loopholes or exceptions directly threatens American economic stability and national defense capabilities.
“If the United States gives our very best AI chips to China, it would exponentially increase their capacity to dominate the AI race,” the lawmakers wrote. “We must not let that happen. Retaining the most advanced AI chips for domestic use, along with allies and partners, is an effective way to slow down China’s AI progress and strengthen America’s economic and national security advantages.”
The lawmakers warned that next-generation chips like Nvidia’s Blackwell run up to eight times faster than older processors sold to China, arguing that this decisive advantage must stay in American hands.
A copy of the letter may be found here.
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Rep. Tokuda Leads Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation in Demanding USPS Restore Direct Mail Delivery to Rebuilt Lahaina Properties | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
Position: Rep. Tokuda and the Hawaiʻi congressional delegation are demanding that the U.S. Postal Service restore direct mail delivery to rebuilt properties in Lahaina.
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Rep. Tokuda Leads Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation in Demanding USPS Restore Direct Mail Delivery to Rebuilt Lahaina Properties
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led the Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation in demanding that the United States Postal Service (USPS) immediately halt its unilateral decision to stop direct home mail delivery for Lahaina families returning to rebuilt properties.
In a joint letter sent to Postmaster General David Steiner, Rep. Tokuda, Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), and Representative Ed Case (HI-01), pressed USPS leadership to reverse policies that classify rebuilt properties in Lahaina as "new developments" and subject to centralized delivery to community mailboxes rather than restoring their home delivery. The lawmakers also expressed strong opposition to a feasibility study that could permanently close the Downtown Lahaina Post Office, which has been under emergency suspension since the August 2023 wildfires.
"Lahaina residents are not moving into new subdivisions. They are returning to a historic community and to homes rebuilt on the same properties and at the same delivery points that existed before the fire," the delegation wrote. "Lahaina’s survivors have already borne extraordinary burdens in the aftermath of the wildfires. They should not be expected to shoulder additional burdens, costs, and disruptions resulting from changes to postal services that USPS has failed to adequately communicate, plan for, or implement."
The delegation called on USPS to take immediate corrective steps:
Reverse the classification of rebuilt Lahaina properties as "new developments" and restore pre-disaster direct mail delivery.
Ensure affected residents have reasonable access to mail without additional costs or unnecessary disruptions while permanent delivery arrangements are established.
Disclose full administrative, legal, and operational records detailing why direct delivery was cut before replacement infrastructure was ready.
Explain why the Downtown Lahaina Post Office lease was not renewed, along with USPS’s efforts to secure a new location.
Hold meaningful, accessible public meetings with residents and local businesses before making permanent changes.
The full letter to Postmaster General Steiner is available here.
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Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bipartisan REH 2.0 to Strengthen Rural Hospitals | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
Position: Supports the Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act (REH 2.0) to strengthen the Rural Emergency Hospital model by allowing converted hospitals to keep inpatient psychiatric and obstetric units, providing dedicated laboratory funding, and clarifying state Medicaid payment flexibilities.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), alongside Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Don Davis (NC-01), and Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act (REH 2.0).
Congress created the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation in 2020 as a lifeline for struggling rural hospitals at risk of closure, providing enhanced Medicare reimbursement for certain emergency and outpatient services and a monthly facility payment in exchange for transitioning away from traditional inpatient care. But the program has fallen short of its promise. Despite more than 1,500 eligible hospitals, only about 40 have converted. Hospitals have cited the loss of inpatient and other essential services, 340B drug discounts, costly facility requirements, and restrictive eligibility rules as barriers, leaving many rural communities without a viable path to preserving local access to care.
REH 2.0 seeks to strengthen the REH model by allowing these hospitals to maintain distinct inpatient psychiatric and obstetric units, providing dedicated funding for laboratory services, and clarifying state Medicaid payment flexibilities.
“Too many rural hospitals are on the brink of closure, forcing them to make impossible choices about which essential services they can afford to keep. Rural America already struggles with access to healthcare, and I’ve seen firsthand how difficult that reality is for hospitals in Hawai’i, where the cost of delivering care is often significantly higher," said Rep. Tokuda. “That’s why I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to strengthen the vital REH model, giving rural hospitals the flexibility and financial stability they need to keep their doors open and maintain critical services."
"The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is grateful to Representatives Tokuda, Mann, Davids, Bergman, Davis, and Miller for leading the introduction of the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Improvement Act, which will allow more critical access hospitals (CAHs) and rural hospitals at risk of closure to sustain health care services in rural communities. REH designations play a critical role in preserving needed access to care by allowing financially strained rural facilities to convert their licenses to maintain 24/7 emergency and outpatient services instead of shutting down completely. We are ecstatic to see legislation that continues to support rural hospital viability and sustain rural healthcare access,” said Alan Morgan, CEO, NRHA.
The Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act would:
Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) have introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The full bill text is available here.
Rep. Tokuda Votes No After Republicans Hijack Annual Defense Bill | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
Position: Rep. Tokuda voted no on the annual defense authorization bill, criticizing Republicans for what she describes as hijacking the legislation.
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Rep. Tokuda Votes No After Republicans Hijack Annual Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. The bill passed the House by a vote of 216-212 and will now head to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
“My goal was clear from day one: keep any authority for the military to condemn and take Hawaiʻi lands out of the NDAA. We drew a red line, held it, and won. The final bill does not give the military that power, and decisions about Hawaiʻi lands remain where they belong: in Hawaiʻi hands. That victory was never guaranteed. It took sustained pressure, clear opposition, and a refusal to let Hawaiʻi be treated as an afterthought. I will always fight to protect Hawaiʻi and defend our right to decide what happens to our lands,” said Rep. Tokuda.
“While we defended Hawaiʻi, House Republicans gutted the bipartisan NDAA we built in committee. They loaded it with toxic poison-pills that undermine our military, punish the people who serve and their families, and make our country less safe."
“Worst of all, Republicans attached the SAVE America Act onto this bill, imposing burdensome voter-ID requirements that make it harder for eligible Americans to vote. They hijacked a must-pass defense bill to advance a partisan election agenda that has nothing to do with military readiness.
“I could not in good conscience vote for a bill that puts politics ahead of our troops. The NDAA should strengthen our military and support those who serve—not be used as a vehicle to advance a partisan agenda.”
A summary of the FY27 NDAA can be found here.
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Rep. Tokuda Leads Hawaiʻi Delegation Urging President Trump to Approve FEMA Kona Low Recovery Aid | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
Position: The Hawaiʻi congressional delegation urges the President to approve the state's appeal and reconsideration requests for additional FEMA disaster assistance to repair storm-damaged public infrastructure and fund future flood-risk and disaster mitigation projects following the March 2026 Kona low storms.
Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), joined by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging that he support the State of Hawaiʻi’s appeal and reconsideration requests to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following the March 2026 Kona low storms.
The delegation is asking the Administration to approve the state’s requests for additional federal disaster assistance to help repair storm-damaged public infrastructure and provide funding for projects that reduce the risk of future flooding and other disasters.
“The appeal for Public Assistance Category G has been updated with additional data, validating more than $20 million in quantifiable damage, including more than $15 million in damage to airport grounds infrastructure and nearly $5 million of damage to parks, trails, cultural facilities, and early warning systems,” the lawmakers wrote in the letter. “This damage includes structural pavement failure of taxiways at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, the state’s primary gateway for tourists, residents, business travelers, and military service members.”
"Recovering from a disaster of this scale is a long-term commitment, and our priority must be protecting our communities from future vulnerabilities,” said Rep. Tokuda. “This federal assistance is about hardening our infrastructure and making the necessary improvements to prevent the kind of severe disruptions we just witnessed. We must invest in safeguarding our islands so our residents can feel secure and prepared for the future.”
“Hawaiʻi needs additional federal disaster aid to restore critical infrastructure, support ongoing recovery efforts, and help prepare for future disasters. Investing in mitigation and preparedness now can help keep communities safer in the future. Hawaiʻi shouldn't have to face these challenges alone. The people of Hawaiʻi deserve the full support and partnership of the federal government,” said Sen. Schatz.
"As Hawaiʻi communities that were damaged by the Kona Low storms continue to clean up, assess damages, and begin to recover, our federal government has a responsibility to be a continuing partner in helping our state be better protected from future storms,” said Senator Hirono. “This additional federal support will make our state more resilient to the extreme weather events that threaten our state and communities nationwide with increasing frequency.”
“The updated data demonstrating the severe and continuing damage of the Kona Low storms strengthens our request for federal disaster assistance to repair our major international airport,” said Rep. Ed Case. “Our airports are central to an isolated island state, and natural disaster damage to them has wide-ranging ripple effects through our economy and community which FEMA and related federal assistance should assist in addressing.”
A copy of the letter may be found here.
Rep. Tokuda Joins Colleagues in Calling to Halt $3.3 Billion in Military Funding to Israel | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
Position: Representative Tokuda and 26 colleagues oppose providing an additional $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing to Israel and support an amendment to halt it, citing civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon and concerns that existing human rights conditions on U.S. security assistance have not been enforced. The statement says the vote is not opposition to people-to-people peace and civil society programs.
Washington D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) joined 26 of her colleagues in a joint statement ahead of a House vote on an amendment to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act that would halt $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing to Israel.
"As Members of Congress, it is our duty to ensure that our constituents’ hard-earned money is used in a way that advances America’s interests and values. For this reason, we do not support providing an additional $3.3 billion of American taxpayer dollars to be used for Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon—operations which have killed tens of thousands of civilians, led to the indiscriminate destruction of civilian infrastructure, and caused severe and ongoing humanitarian catastrophes. These are just the latest in a long string of human rights violations inflicted on Palestinian civilians. For nearly six decades, Israeli security forces and military authorities have enforced the occupation of the Palestinian territories, including through restrictions on freedom of movement, arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial killings. It is clear that existing human rights conditions on the use of American security assistance have not been meaningfully enforced. Enough is enough.
Palestinians and Israelis alike deserve peace, freedom, security, stability, and self-determination. Those aims will only be achieved when their inherent dignity and inalienable rights are at the center of U.S. policy in the region. Diplomacy is the answer, and as long as America provides constant funding for more war, peace will always remain out of reach.
Our vote should not be interpreted as opposition to initiatives such as the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act programs or others that foster people-to-people engagement, strengthen civil society, and advance the long-term prospects for a just and lasting peace. We remain committed to supporting these and similar programs while ensuring that U.S. taxpayer dollars advance peace, security, and American interests and values."
The statement was released by Representatives: Jim McGovern (D-MA), Becca Balint (D-VT), Don Beyer (D-VA), Greg Casar (D-TX), Judy Chu (D-CA), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Maxine Dexter (D-OR), John Garamendi (D-CA), Jesús G. “Chuy” García (D-IL), Adelita S. Grijalva (D-AZ), Val Hoyle (D-OR), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA), Jim McGovern (D-MA), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL), Emily Randall (D-WA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), and Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY).
Rep. Tokuda Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Hawaiʻi Gun Safety Law | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
Position: Rep. Tokuda opposes the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down Hawaiʻi's law requiring concealed-carry permit holders to obtain permission before bringing firearms onto private property open to the public, and supports states' authority to enact such gun safety measures.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down Hawaiʻi’s law establishing a safety-first default that concealed-carry permit holders must receive permission before bringing firearms onto private property open to the public:
“Today’s Supreme Court decision is wrong for Hawaiʻi, wrong for public safety, and the wrong precedent for states and communities working to keep people safe.
Hawaiʻi's law did not take away anyone’s right to own or carry a firearm. It simply said that before bringing a gun onto someone else’s private property, you should get permission first.
That should not be controversial. It is a matter of basic respect.
Businesses and property owners set basic rules every day about what is allowed on their property and what is not. No shirt, no shoes, no service. But when Hawaiʻi set a commonsense safety standard for firearms, this Court decided that even asking permission went too far.
This ruling puts guns ahead of Hawaiʻi’s ability to determine what safety looks like in our own communities and businesses. It shifts the burden onto property owners, workers, and families who deserve to feel safe in the places where they live, work, shop, and gather. I will keep fighting for commonsense gun safety laws that protect our people, respect everyone’s rights, and prioritizes our communities' ability to determine what safety looks like for ourselves.”
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEELabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Backs candidates supporting prevailing-wage standards, infrastructure investment, apprenticeship programs, and union organizing rights.AI$10,000
2.PINEAPPLE PAC2 contributions$10,000
3.HAWAII PAC3 contributions$10,000
4.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E4 contributions$10,000
5.INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEELabor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades — backs prevailing-wage protections, apprenticeship funding, project labor agreements, and pro-union labor policies.AI$7,500
6.AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)3 contributions$7,500
7.AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION PHYSICAL THERAPY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PT-PAC)4 contributions$6,000
8.INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUELabor1 contributionTrade-union PAC for sheet metal, air, rail, and transportation workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and infrastructure investment.AI$5,000
9.WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEBusiness1 contributionTrade association PAC for wine and spirits wholesalers — backs candidates and policies supporting alcohol distribution, retail licensing, and industry regulatory interests.AI$5,000
10.MEDICARE FOR ALL PACIdeological1 contributionHealthcare advocacy PAC — supports candidates backing universal healthcare coverage and Medicare expansion policies.AI$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.EO SOLUTIONS$19,000
2.KAIMANA HILA$10,000
3.MATSON$9,400
4.UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII$7,600
5.ANTHROPIC PBC$7,000
6.ANTHROPIC$7,000
7.HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES$5,250
8.STATE OF HAWAII, DEPT. OF EDUCATION$5,000
9.GREEN POINT NURSERIES$5,000
10.SYNERGISTIC HAWAII AGRICULTURE COUNCIL$5,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.