Brian Schatz
Democrat · Hawaii · Senate
14 years in office
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Committee Assignments (5)
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs SubcommitteeRanking Member
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee
- Department of Defense Subcommittee
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Subcommittee
Sponsored Legislation (250)
SRES 670 — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
Introduced 2026-04-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1787)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesSCONRES 32 — A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Introduced 2026-03-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1675)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesS 4216 — GUARDRAILS Act
Introduced 2026-03-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 4210 — Child Suicide Prevention Act
Introduced 2026-03-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Introduced 2016-05-25 · Amendment SA 4230 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2016-04-25 · Amendment SA 3874 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2016-04-20 · Amendment SA 3802 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 26. Record Vote Number: 55.
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Introduced 2016-02-01 · Amendment SA 3176, under the order of 2/2/16, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 50. Record Vote Number: 14.
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Introduced 2016-01-27 · Amendment SA 2965 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 37. Record Vote Number: 9.
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Introduced 2015-07-14 · Amendment SA 2240 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 2015-07-08 · Amendment SA 2130 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 2015-06-15 ·
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Introduced 2015-06-11 · Amendment SA 2006 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2015-05-21 · Amendment SA 1437 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2015-05-20 ·
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Introduced 2015-03-26 · Amendment SA 1063 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 43. Record Vote Number: 121.
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Introduced 2015-03-24 · Proposed amendment SA 588 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR 3/26/2015 S2022)
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Introduced 2015-03-23 · Amendment SA 342 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2015-01-20 · Amendment SA 58, under the order of 1/21/15, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 12.
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SRES 625 — A resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".
Introduced 2026-03-02 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S735)
Native AmericansS 3910 — ReSCUE Oceans Act
Introduced 2026-02-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 3823 — FAIR Act
Introduced 2026-02-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 3570 — Data Care Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-12-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
CommerceS 3462 — Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-12-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 3383 — Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-12-08 · Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Native AmericansS 3375 — Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act
Introduced 2025-12-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Native AmericansSRES 443 — A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced 2025-10-08 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesS 2982 — Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Introduced 2025-10-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Government Operations and PoliticsSRES 419 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.
Introduced 2025-09-29 · Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S6838-6839)
Arts, Culture, ReligionSRES 417 — A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
Introduced 2025-09-19 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
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Introduced 2025-09-10 · SA 3854 fell when SA 3849 tabled.
S 2671 — Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-08-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsS 2652 — Pacific Ready Coast Guard Act
Introduced 2025-08-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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S 2488 — Empowering App-Based Workers Act
Introduced 2025-07-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Introduced 2025-07-21 ·
S 2363 — Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-07-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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S 2253 — Unsubscribe Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-07-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Introduced 2025-06-29 ·
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S 278 — Kids Off Social Media Act
Introduced 2025-01-28 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 108.
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S 2127 — Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-06-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 2073 — State Public Option Act
Introduced 2025-06-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HealthSRES 218 — A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.
Introduced 2025-05-13 · Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1624 — PATCH Act
Introduced 2025-05-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HealthSRES 204 — A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.
Introduced 2025-05-05 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2759-2760)
International AffairsS 1471 — Climate Change Financial Risk Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-04-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorS 1378 — TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
Introduced 2025-04-09 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsSRES 168 — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the United States to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
Introduced 2025-04-09 · Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2529-2530)
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S 723 — Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-03-12 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-166.
EnergyS 888 — PREPARE Act
Introduced 2015-03-26 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-166.
EnergyS 1261 — CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-04-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HealthSRES 152 — A resolution designating April 2025 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.
Introduced 2025-04-01 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2098-2099)
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 2395 — Explore America Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-02-07 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-535.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1553 — End the Threat of Default Act
Introduced 2019-05-21 · Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-427.
Economics and Public FinanceSCONRES 11 — A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Introduced 2025-03-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1931)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesS 1181 — Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-03-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 1125 — Cultural Trade Promotion Act
Introduced 2025-03-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 997 — Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
Introduced 2025-03-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 871 — Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-03-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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SRES 83 — A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".
Introduced 2025-02-19 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1042)
Native AmericansS 612 — A bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2025-02-18 · Held at the desk.
Native AmericansS 613 — Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-02-18 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 590 — Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-02-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsSRES 37 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the people of the United States should have continuous access to timely, up-to-date, and accurate health information.
Introduced 2025-01-24 · Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S373)
HealthS 126 — FAIR Act
Introduced 2025-01-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Introduced 2024-12-20 · Amendment SA 3351 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S 5629 — ReSCUE Oceans Act
Introduced 2024-12-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 5635 — Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2024
Introduced 2024-12-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergySJRES 121 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
Introduced 2024-12-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 5480 — End the Threat of Default Act of 2024
Introduced 2024-12-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Economics and Public FinanceS 385 — A bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2023-02-09 · Held at the desk.
Native AmericansSRES 897 — A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Introduced 2024-11-19 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6639-6640; text: CR S6636)
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Introduced 2024-09-25 ·
SRES 857 — A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced 2024-09-25 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6448-6449)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesSRES 840 — A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
Introduced 2024-09-23 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6337; text: CR S6335)
HealthS 5017 — Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2024
Introduced 2024-09-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Social WelfareS 4886 — Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act
Introduced 2024-07-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Native AmericansS 4901 — Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2024
Introduced 2024-07-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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S 4796 — Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Introduced 2024-07-25 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
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S 3216 — Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2023
Introduced 2023-11-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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S 2691 — AI Labeling Act of 2023
Introduced 2023-07-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
CommerceS 4395 — PATCH Act
Introduced 2024-05-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HealthS 4334 — Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2024
Introduced 2024-05-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksSCONRES 36 — 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 2024-05-08 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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S 1686 — Reforming Disaster Recovery Act
Introduced 2023-05-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing and Community DevelopmentS 4213 — Kids Off Social Media Act
Introduced 2024-04-30 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsSRES 651 — A resolution designating April 2024 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.
Introduced 2024-04-18 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2888-2889)
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 3352 — Restore Honor to Service Members Act of 2023
Introduced 2023-11-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecuritySRES 628 — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTIQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
Introduced 2024-04-08 · Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Introduced 2023-07-27 · Amendment SA 1078 under the order of 7/27/2023, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 209.
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