Mazie K. Hirono

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Hirono rose to recognize the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors men's volleyball team as the 2026 NCAA national champions and praised their diversity and 30-win season achievement.

Hirono co-sponsored S. Con. Res. 32, a concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility, and co-sponsored S. Res. 665, a resolution designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month."

Hirono cosponsored Senate Resolution 665 designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month."

Hirono submitted Senate Concurrent Resolution 32, supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Hirono co-sponsored Senate Resolution 658 expressing support for the designation of the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026, as "National Assistant Principals Week."

Hirono co-sponsored Senate Amendment 4686, which proposed to repeal health provisions from the reconciliation act while permanently extending enhanced tax credits for health insurance.

Hirono was listed as a cosponsor of S. Res. 652, a resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan Alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to the United States.

Hirono co-sponsored Senate Resolution 652, which recognized the importance of the United States-Japan alliance and welcomed Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's visit to the United States.

Hirono spoke in the Congressional Record about Hawaiian Language Month and the history of the Hawaiian language's near extinction following colonization and the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, and its subsequent revitalization efforts.

Paul Amdt. No. 4272

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4236

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4234

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4286

Sanders Amdt. No. 4290

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287

H.R. 7148, as Amended

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7148

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 3627

Motion to Invoke Cloture: H.R. 6938

H.R. 6938

Is the Point of Order Well Taken Re: To the Privilege Status of S.J. Res. 98

Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 84

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6938

Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98

Confirmation: Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 86

Confirmation: Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

Confirmation: Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

Confirmation: Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

Hirono co-sponsored S. 3319, a bill to promote a 21st century workforce and authorize grants to support emerging and advanced technology education, and co-sponsored S. 3322, a bill to amend or repeal certain provisions of Public Law 119-21 regarding protections for unaccompanied alien children.

Hirono submitted an article to the Congressional Record recognizing Hawaiian History Month and highlighting the accomplishments of Native Hawaiian leaders including Queen Liliuokalani and Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole.

Hirono was listed as a cosponsor of S. 2807, a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the applicability of the authority to reconsider decisions regarding interring remains or honoring the memory of a person in a national cemetery.

Hirono co-sponsored S. Res. 386, a resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week."

Hirono co-sponsored Senate Resolution 386 to designate the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week."

Hirono announced her intention to join Senators Peters, Blunt Rochester, and Reed in making a motion to recommit H.R. 4 to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to ensure that Emergency Alert System designated recipients of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funds would not lose funding from the bill's rescissions.

Hirono co-sponsored an amendment submitted by Mr. Reed to increase the total maximum Federal Pell Grant award per student for award years 2024-2025 through 2026-2027 and beyond.

Hirono co-sponsored Senate Amendment 2630, which proposed to increase the maximum Federal Pell Grant award to $1,060 for award years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, and $6,060 for award year 2026-2027 and subsequent years.

Hirono stated that she was absent for a rollcall vote on June 9, 2025, and would have voted nay on the Nomination of Brett Shumate to be an Assistant Attorney General had she been present.

Hirono rose to recognize educators in Hawaii and across the Nation during Teacher Appreciation Week, highlighting Chayanee Brooks, a nationally board-certified English teacher at Ka'u High School and Pahala Elementary on Hawaii Island, as an example of an exceptional educator who uses storytelling to empower students.

Hirono co-sponsored Senate Resolution 190 calling on North Korea to release abducted foreign nationals, return the remains of deceased abductees, make appropriate reparations, apologize, and cease such activities.

Hirono requested the addition of Senator Whitehouse as a cosponsor of S. 110 and Senator Kim as a cosponsor of S. 193.

Hirono spoke on the Senate floor about Fish and Wildlife Service employee terminations and the threat of brown tree snakes to Hawaii, providing details about the species' destructive history in Guam and the cost of damage it causes.

Hirono requested that Senator Coons from Delaware be added as a cosponsor of S. 110, a bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act to exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan.

Hirono spoke in recognition of Abortion Provider Appreciation Day on March 10 to express gratitude for abortion providers and healthcare professionals, commemorate those killed by anti-abortion violence, and describe actions by the Trump administration and Republicans regarding abortion access and clinic entrances law enforcement.

Hirono stated that she was absent for a rollcall vote on March 6, 2025, and would have voted nay on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 29 regarding Troy Edgar's nomination to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.

Hirono requested that the names of Senator Schatz and Senator Kim be added as cosponsors of S. 85 and S. 338, respectively.

Hirono co-sponsored S. 602, the Wildfire Resilience Through Grazing Research Act, which aims to support research and development of ungulate grazing land management techniques for wildfire mitigation, fuel reduction, and post-fire recovery.

Hirono joined Mr. Kim, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Booker, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. Schatz as a cosponsor of Senate Resolution 20 supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

Hirono cosigned S. Res. 20, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

Hirono stated that she was absent for rollcall vote No. 283 on November 19, 2024, and would have voted yea on the Motion to Instruct the Sergeant at Arms to Request the Presence of Absentee Senators had she been present.