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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)
  • S.3823 — FAIR Act (Introduced, Feb 10, 2026)
  • S.3570 — Data Care Act of 2025 (Introduced, Dec 18, 2025)
  • S.3462 — Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025 (Introduced, Dec 11, 2025)

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)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Merkley Amdt. No. 5235 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Paul Amdt. No. 5378 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Graham Amdt. No. 5281 (Amendment Agreed to, Apr 22, 2026)

Committee assignments

  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
  • Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (Vice Chairman)
  • Senate Select Committee on Ethics
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Defense
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries

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