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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)

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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