Hawaii
EC

Ed Case

D

U.S. Representative · Hawaii

Last updated

May 13, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

950

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

950

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Case supports electoral transparency and ballot tracking measures while opposing citizenship verification requirements and restrictions on voting access, reflecting tension between election security and voting inclusivity priorities.

Criminal justice

48 actions

Case demonstrates a strong pro-criminal justice enforcement orientation, consistently supporting drug control funding, human trafficking prevention, fentanyl penalties, and police wellness initiatives while opposing measures that would restrict law enforcement authority or expand consequences beyond traditional criminal justice frameworks.

Fiscal policy

90 actions

Case demonstrates a pragmatic approach to fiscal policy, supporting revenue-enhancing measures and spending continuity while opposing mechanisms for unilateral spending cuts, without a consistent ideological orientation toward expansion or contraction of federal finances.

Healthcare

34 actions

Case demonstrates a consistent commitment to expanding healthcare access and supporting public health infrastructure, while opposing measures that restrict healthcare options or reduce preventive health protections.

Education

27 actions

Case demonstrates opposition to expanding educational access and parental involvement while supporting only narrowly targeted pregnancy-related student support measures.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Case consistently supports measures to expand small business access to capital, strengthen labor protections, and enhance economic competitiveness through regulatory streamlining and strategic government oversight.

Environment and energy

166 actions

Case's voting pattern on environment and energy shows support for pollution control and ecosystem protection alongside votes weakening environmental enforcement and regulatory oversight, reflecting an inconsistent ideological position on environmental regulation.

Immigration

52 actions

Case's immigration votes reflect opposition to deportation expansions and asylum restrictions while simultaneously opposing measures to limit immigrant accommodations and enforce stricter border protocols, suggesting cross-cutting ideological commitments rather than a coherent immigration philosophy.

National security and foreign policy

187 actions

Case demonstrates strong support for foreign policy measures targeting Iran and China along with security infrastructure investments, but opposes a domestic terrorism condemnation resolution, creating an inconsistent national security posture.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Case demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting civil rights and liberties, particularly regarding religious freedom, protection from violence, and anti-discrimination measures, while showing selective concern about speech restrictions.

Social policy

25 actions

Case demonstrates consistent support for expansive social welfare policies, particularly those benefiting veterans, children, and vulnerable populations through increased government funding and protective regulations.

Technology and data

34 actions

Case demonstrates strong support for technology development, data privacy protections, and regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with consumer and national security safeguards.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Case consistently opposes restrictions on government surveillance and information control capabilities while resisting limits on governmental power over speech and transparency.

Government accountability and transparency

138 actions

Case's voting pattern on government accountability and transparency shows inconsistency, supporting some measures that enhance public oversight and agency accountability while opposing others that would increase legislative scrutiny of executive actions and regulatory decisions.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Case demonstrates consistent support for public infrastructure investment across transportation, utilities, water systems, broadband, and federal facilities projects.

Activity ledger — most recent first

May 15, 2026

Case rose in opposition to Amendment No. 43 offered by Mr. Roy, which would eliminate the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

On the record

Apr 20, 2026

Case highlighted the critical need to address aging and failing military infrastructure in Hawaii, noting that Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam alone requires almost $5 billion for proper renovation and modernization according to a 2023 Congressional Budget Office study.

On the record

Dec 26, 2025

Case introduced legislation to build a new national cemetery in Hawaii, noting that the existing National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific has reached capacity and will stop accepting cremated remains by 2036.

On the record

Dec 11, 2025

Case introduced the Promoting Regional Opportunities for Sustainable Prosperity and Economic Resilience in the Pacific Act to advance U.S.-Pacific Islands economic partnerships and strengthen trade preferences for Pacific Island exports.

On the record

Dec 9, 2025

Case introduced the Legislative Branch Independence Act, which would amend the appointment and removal processes for the Librarian of Congress, the Comptroller General, and the Director of the Government Publishing Office to give Congress exclusive authority over these positions and remove the President from the appointment process.

On the record

Sep 2, 2025

Case rose in support of the PARTNER Act, introduced by Congressman Castro of Texas, and noted that the bill includes a section from his Pacific Partnership Act extending diplomatic privileges and immunities to the Pacific Islands Forum.

On the record

Aug 1, 2025

Case introduced the Merchant Marine Allies Partnership Act with Congressman Jim Moylan to realign federal incentives in domestic shipping away from the People's Republic of China and toward allied nations such as Japan and South Korea.

On the record

Jul 10, 2025

Case introduced the Pacific Partnership Act in the House with Congresswoman Radewagen of American Samoa and 21 cosponsors, which would require the President to develop a Strategy for Pacific Partnership, extend diplomatic privileges to the Pacific Islands Forum, and direct coordination with Pacific Islands allies and partners.

On the record

Jul 10, 2025

Case introduced the Blue Pacific Act, cosponsored by 14 colleagues, which would advance a comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy in the Pacific Islands region by expanding diplomatic and development presence and increasing security assistance.

On the record

Jul 2, 2025

Case introduced a bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act to authorize the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations to issue grants to Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Alaskans, and Native Hawaiian organizations for recreational travel and tourism activities.

On the record

Jun 27, 2025

Case introduced the Invasive Species Response Act jointly with Congressman Jim Moylan of Guam to codify the existing Invasive Species Strike Teams program operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

On the record

Jun 17, 2025

Case introduced the Energy Transitions Initiative Authorization Act to expand resilient and reliable energy for isolated and Tribal communities.

On the record

May 23, 2025

Case introduced the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025 with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans of Virginia to exempt visa applications of children of Filipino World War II veterans from existing visa caps.

On the record

Mar 21, 2025

Case rose to invite House colleagues to cosponsor a resolution designating April 2025 as Native Plant Month and discussed the importance of native plants to environmental health, wildlife habitat, and Native Hawaiian cultural heritage.

On the record

Mar 18, 2025

Case urged support for his Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms (NEMO) Act to prohibit the importation of protected reef species taken through unsustainable or destructive practices.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

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