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  1. January 17, 2018

    Hirono: I Am Calling for a Thorough, Transparent Investigation into False Emergency Threat Alert
    WASHINGTON D C Senator Mazie K Hirono D Hawaii took to the Senate floor today to provide an update on Saturday s false emergency threat alert and outlined steps she will take to get to the bottom of what occurred to make sure the mistake never happ...

  2. January 17, 2018

    In Conversation with Secretary of Defense, Hirono Emphasizes Importance of Resolving North Korea Tensions through Diplomatic Means
    WASHINGTON D C In a call with Secretary of Defense James Mattis Senator Mazie K Hirono D Hawaii emphasized the importance of strong diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions with North Korea Earlier today I called Secretary of D...

  3. January 16, 2018

    Hirono Secures Commitment from DHS Secretary to Investigate False Emergency Threat Alert, Provide Clear Instructions on Disaster Alerts & Readiness
    WASHINGTON D C Following Saturday s false emergency threat alert Senator Mazie K Hirono secured a commitment from Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen to improve communication between the federal government and states on emergency alerts i...

  4. January 12, 2018

    Hirono Announces $770,000 to Protect and Enhance Hawaii’s Watersheds
    Senator Hirono announced that the State of Hawaii will receive 770 000 from the U S Department of Agriculture to protect and improve Hawaii s watersheds ...

  5. January 5, 2018

    Bipartisan VETS Act Passes Senate
    The bipartisan Veterans E Health Telemedicine Support VETS Act introduced by Senators Mazie K Hirono and Joni Ernst R Iowa unanimously passed the Senate This legislation seeks to improve veterans access to health care services by expanding telehe...

  6. January 3, 2018

    Leeward Oahu VA Clinic Project Clears Key Hurdle Following Hirono Advocacy
    WASHINGTON D C Senator Mazie K Hirono applauded the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approval of a resolution to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs VA to move forward with the solicitation of a lease for the future Leeward Oahu ...

  7. December 22, 2017

    Hirono: Canada Preclearance Agreement Approval Will Benefit Hawaii, U.S. Economy
    WASHINGTON D C Senator Mazie K Hirono applauded Canada s approval of legislation to implement a 2015 agreement with the United States to expand U S Customs and Border Protection CBP preclearance locations at airports in Canada Canada s a...

  8. December 21, 2017

    Statement from Senator Mazie K. Hirono on the Continuing Resolution
    WASHINGTON D C Senator Mazie K Hirono issued the following statement after opposing the continuing resolution I voted against the continuing resolution because it did not include programs that would actually help people such as the DREAM Ac...

  9. December 20, 2017

    Hirono & Schatz Announce Nomination of Jill Otake to U.S. District Court
    WASHINGTON D C Senators Mazie K Hirono and Brian Schatz announced the nomination of well respected career prosecutor Jill Otake to be a judge on the U S District Court for the District of Hawaii Ms Otake was among those recommended by Senators Hiron...

  10. December 20, 2017

    Hirono: Republican Tax Bill Is a Scam, Will Not Help Middle Class
    WASHINGTON D C Senator Mazie K Hirono released the following statement following her vote against the Republican tax bill The Republican tax bill is a scam After months of empty promises to the middle class the President has been caught i...