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U.S. Senator from Hawaii

Mazie Hirono

Democrat · Hawaii

First U.S. senator born in Japan and first Buddhist senator. Former Hawaii Lt. Governor and House member. Focus on immigration, veterans, and Asia-Pacific policy.

Record

Progressive Democrat with focus on Asia-Pacific issues and immigration. Balance of progressive social policy with strong support for Pacific military presence and veterans.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.Res.714 — A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day". (Introduced, Apr 30, 2026)
  • S.Res.720 — A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. (Introduced, Apr 30, 2026)
  • S.Res.688 — A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff. (Introduced, Apr 27, 2026)
  • S.4354 — STAR Act (Introduced, Apr 21, 2026)
  • S.J.Res.151 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2023-01: Unfair Billing and Collection Practices After Bankruptcy Discharges of Certain Student Loan Debts". (Introduced, Mar 26, 2026)
  • S.Con.Res.31 — A concurrent resolution recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women. (Introduced, Mar 25, 2026)
  • S.Con.Res.29 — A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (Introduced, Mar 23, 2026)
  • S.Con.Res.28 — A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day". (Introduced, Mar 10, 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)
  • 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 Armed Services
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  • Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services: Personnel
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services: Readiness and Management Support (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services: Seapower
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Energy
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: National Parks
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Border Security and Immigration

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