Jill N. Tokuda

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

Tokuda delivered remarks honoring the life and service of former Representative Colleen Hanabusa, describing her legacy as a mentor and leader who opened doors for others in public service.

Tokuda addressed the House for 5 minutes to describe the devastating flooding Hawaii experienced from back-to-back storms and request a whole-of-government response including disaster relief waivers, debris removal, Army Corps of Engineers support for waterway clearing, EPA water and soil testing, and National Health Corps assistance for recovery.

Tokuda submitted ten amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA, including proposals to disinter Dr. Robert McCormick Browne from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, suspend commissary debit card fees for veterans, eliminate medical copays for Native Hawaiian veterans, increase barracks investment for unaccompanied servicemembers, require congressional approval for advanced AI chip exports to Beijing, and raise the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative cap to $8.5 billion.

Tokuda addressed the House for one minute to bid farewell to Suzanne O, a Maui Police Department officer who was killed in the line of duty, describing her background, her role as a role model for Pacific Islander girls, and her service including her work during the Maui wildfires.

Tokuda spoke on the House floor about the case of Hawaii veteran Sae Joon Park, who was deported to South Korea after nearly 50 years in the United States despite his military service and Purple Heart, and stated that a Republican funding bill would abandon more veterans like him by shifting VA care to private corporations.

Tokuda addressed the House for 1 minute to oppose the Trump administration's attempt to close Job Corps centers nationwide, citing the positive impact of Job Corps on students in Hawaii.

Tokuda spoke for one minute in the House about the impact of tax policy on families, describing a constituent named Atalina who lost SNAP benefits despite working full time and whose family relies on Medicaid while her husband battles cancer and back injuries.

Tokuda addressed the House for 1 minute to urge continued efforts to secure the remaining $8 million in dislocated worker grant funding for Maui's recovery from the 2023 wildfires.

Tokuda led a bipartisan letter signed by 47 Members of Congress calling on the administration to not cut critical positions in HUD's Office of Community Planning and Development.

Tokuda addressed the House for 1 minute regarding the impacts of a federal funding freeze on disaster recovery, stating that President Trump's order to halt federal funds and FEMA's shutdown of its online disaster assistance portal are harmful to communities recovering from recent disasters, and that dissolving FEMA would be catastrophic for small and rural communities lacking financial resources to respond to major disasters.

Tokuda spoke for 5 minutes to voice concern and disappointment with the passage of H.R. 28, stating that the bill threatens Title IX and undermines the rights and dignity of girls and young women.

Tokuda announced that Congress passed a disaster recovery package providing over $2.1 billion in Federal disaster relief to Hawaii, including $1.6 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds, $350 million for water infrastructure, and $72 million for roads and bridges.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Tokuda addressed the House and stated that she introduced language over a year ago to help Maui fire victims deduct disaster-related losses, signed a discharge petition to force a vote on the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act in May, and expressed gratitude for the bipartisan effort to pass the bill.

Tokuda led colleagues in celebrating National Rural Health Month as co-chair of the bipartisan Rural Health Caucus and yielded speaking time to colleagues from Illinois and Kansas.

Tokuda addressed the House for 1 minute and stated that Project 2025 would raise taxes for working families in Hawaii, impose limits on Medicaid benefits, raise prescription drug costs for Medicare recipients, eliminate Head Start programs, and raise the retirement age while cutting Social Security benefits.

Tokuda said that disaster-stricken communities including Maui, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, and Vermont were denied additional support in a continuing resolution and called for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funding and the Disaster Tax Relief Act to be included in year-end government spending legislation.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.