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U.S. Senator from Hawaii

Brian Schatz

Democrat · Hawaii

Appointed in 2012, subsequently elected. Former state representative. Focus on climate change (especially Pacific islands), indigenous rights, and government reform.

Record

Progressive Democrat. One of Senate's most vocal climate advocates given Hawaii's vulnerability. Champion of Native Hawaiian sovereignty and indigenous rights. Focus on Pacific geopolitical issues.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4545 — A bill to amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies for Federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research, and for other purposes. (Introduced, May 14, 2026)
  • S.4466 — PATH to the Foreign Service Act (Introduced, Apr 30, 2026)
  • S.4216 — GUARDRAILS Act (Introduced, Mar 26, 2026)
  • S.4210 — Child Suicide Prevention Act (Introduced, Mar 25, 2026)
  • S.3910 — ReSCUE Oceans Act (Introduced, Feb 25, 2026)

Notable votes

  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)

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