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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2025

S 646: Born in the USA Act

This bill prohibits federal funding for Executive Order 14160 (and any successor policies), which attempted to deny U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents. It directly affects the executive branch by blocking financial support for the controversial order, which contradicted the 14th Amendment and established court precedent like *United States v. Wong Kim Ark*. The bill’s key mechanism is a funding ban, ensuring no government resources can be used to implement policies that undermine birthright citizenship guaranteed by the Constitution and immigration law. It does not alter citizenship rules but prevents enforcement of the challenged executive order.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBlocks funding for policy denying birthright citizenship, upholding 14th Amendment rights and *Wong Kim Ark* precedent95% confidence
Jacky Rosen (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2025

HR 553: BRAVE Act

HR 553 (BRAVE Act) creates a new Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system to proactively connect veterans with mental health resources. It directly affects veterans enrolled in the VA's annual patient enrollment system who have experienced traumatic or highly stressful events, allowing them to opt-in to receive information about available mental health care services. The bill requires the VA to establish this outreach system within two years of enactment and coordinate it with the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program. This is a concrete policy change focused on improving access to mental health support for veterans in need.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates VA system to proactively connect veterans with mental health services, expanding access to care and aligning with mental health support indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates VA system for proactive mental health outreach to veterans, enhancing access to care without restrictions95% confidence
Robert J. Wittman (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2025

HR 438: PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

This bill establishes a Veterans Affairs grant program to fund peer-to-peer mental health support for veterans. It provides up to $250,000 per grant to eligible organizations (like veteran nonprofits, service groups, or state agencies) to hire veterans as peer specialists who host nonclinical support groups and offer 24/7 mental health assistance. The program prohibits grant recipients from collecting or reporting veterans' personal information. It directly affects veterans seeking accessible, nonclinical mental health support through peer-led services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds peer mental health support for veterans via VA grants, expanding access to nonclinical care and protecting veteran privacy.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes VA grant program funding veteran peer mental health support, prohibits data collection, directly advances veterans' healthcare access.95% confidence
Nick LaLota (R) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SRES 83: A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

SRES 83 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month." It recognizes the historical significance of the Hawaiian language as the Native language of Native Hawaiians and acknowledges decades of revitalization efforts, including the state's 1978 constitutional recognition of the language. The resolution commits the Senate to supporting the language's preservation per existing federal policy (the Native American Languages Act) and encourages the public to celebrate with activities, though it does not create new legal requirements or funding. This is a non-binding gesture focused on cultural recognition, not a policy change with enforceable provisions.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes Hawaiian language preservation in education, aligning with Native language revitalization efforts and supporting educational access for Native Hawaiian students.85% confidence
Brian Schatz (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2025

S 634: Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025

This bill (S 634) amends U.S. Code § 4001 to prohibit federal authorities from detaining individuals solely based on protected characteristics. It directly affects anyone detained by federal law enforcement, banning detention based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any additional characteristic the Attorney General designates. The key provision adds a new subsection requiring that no one be imprisoned or detained "based solely on an actual or perceived protected characteristic," with the Attorney General having authority to expand the list of protected traits. This creates a clear legal standard to prevent discriminatory detention practices under federal law.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory federal detention based on protected characteristics, directly protecting civil rights within criminal justice enforcement and reform.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits federal detention based on national origin (key immigration enforcement factor), protecting immigrant rights and limiting discriminatory enforcement practices.90% confidence
Tammy Duckworth (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2025

S 624: Equal COLA Act

This bill, the Equal COLA Act (S 624), equalizes cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for federal retirees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). It directly affects current and future FERS retirees, who currently receive less favorable COLAs than CSRS retirees. The key provision amends federal law to apply the same annual COLA calculation method - based on the previous year's price index change - to both systems, effective December 1 each year. This change ensures FERS annuities receive the same adjustment percentage as CSRS annuities, regardless of when the annuity began. The bill applies to all affected annuities commencing before, on, or after enactment.
Alex Padilla (D) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 1410: 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025

HR 1410 expands access to mental health care for 9/11 responders and survivors by allowing licensed mental health providers (not just physicians) to conduct initial health evaluations and certifications under the World Trade Center Health Program. It adjusts the program’s funding formula to account for changing enrollment numbers by linking annual funding to the previous year’s enrollment ratio, and clarifies that deceased individuals are excluded from enrollment counts. The bill also extends the timeframe for adding new health conditions to the program’s list and requires a 2028 report assessing long-term funding needs through 2090. These changes aim to streamline eligibility, improve care access, and ensure sustainable funding for the program.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts funding formula for 9/11 health program and expands mental health access, strengthening government spending for essential public health services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health provider access beyond physicians and adjusts funding to sustain WTC Health Program, directly improving patient access and program stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands mental health care access for 9/11 responders and survivors, strengthening worker benefits and health protections under the World Trade Center Health Program.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands mental health care access for 9/11 responders and survivors under the World Trade Center Health Program, improving healthcare benefits for this veteran-related group.85% confidence
Andrew R. Garbarino (R) · 133 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 1439: Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025

HR 1439, the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025, prohibits the U.S. government from detaining individuals solely based on protected characteristics. It amends federal law to ban imprisonment or detention due to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic the Attorney General later adds. The bill directly affects anyone subject to federal detention, ensuring government actions cannot target people based on these specific traits. Key provisions include a clear definition of protected characteristics and a rule preventing the Attorney General from removing existing categories from the list. This creates a concrete legal barrier against discriminatory detention practices.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory detention based on protected characteristics, directly advancing civil rights protections in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBans federal detention based on national origin (a core immigration enforcement factor), directly protecting immigrants from discriminatory detention practices per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Mark Takano (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 14, 2025

HR 484: Food Deserts Act

The Food Deserts Act (HR 484) creates a federal grant program to help establish grocery stores in underserved communities by providing capitalization grants to states. States would use these grants to build revolving funds that make low-interest loans to grocery stores meeting specific criteria, such as offering unprocessed foods, affordable pricing, and local hiring. The program prioritizes stores that source from local farms, provide nutrition education, and commit to keeping healthy foods in stock, while requiring applicants to contribute 20% of loan costs from non-federal funds. It authorizes $150 million for fiscal year 2026 to support these loans, which must be repaid over up to 30 years to replenish the revolving fund for future use.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants to fund grocery store development in underserved areas, advancing public service investment through state revolving funds.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses food access which directly impacts public health and healthcare outcomes by improving nutrition in underserved communities.75% confidence
André Carson (D) · 68 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 14, 2025

HR 291: CAREERS Act

Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success Act or the CAREERS Act This bill reauthorizes the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program and expands the program to include support for career pathway programs or industry or sector partnerships in industries in rural communities. As background, this Department of Agriculture (USDA) program offers grant assistance to create and augment high-wage jobs, accelerate the formation of new businesses, support industry clusters, and maximize the use of local productive assets in eligible low-income rural areas. Under the bill, RISE grant program funds may be used to support career pathway programs (i.e., a combination of rigorous and high-quality education, training, and other services) or industry or sector partnerships in industries in rural communities. These industries may include public utilities (i.e., telecommunications, broadband, water, wastewater, disposal, and electric supply services), conservation practices and management, health care, child care, manufacturing, and agribusiness. The bill removes the current requirement that the program provide grants (to the maximum extent practicable) for job accelerators in at least 25 states. Instead, USDA must ensure the regional diversity of grant recipients or participants in providing for job accelerators, career pathway programs, and industry or sector partnerships. The bill also includes additional reporting requirements for career pathway programs and industry or sector partnership grant recipients.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands rural career pathway programs via USDA grants, enhancing educational access and workforce readiness in underserved communities through industry partnerships.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands rural job training and career pathways to create high-wage jobs, directly supporting employment standards and worker advancement.90% confidence
Nicholas A. Langworthy (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 13, 2025

HRES 136: Expressing support for the designation of February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

This resolution expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month." It does not create new laws or funding but aligns with existing federal and state efforts to preserve the Hawaiian language, referencing the 1978 state constitutional recognition and the 2022 Native American Language Resource Center Act. The resolution urges the public and organizations to celebrate the month through activities promoting the language’s use and revitalization. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects no specific group but symbolically supports ongoing cultural preservation efforts.
Jill N. Tokuda (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 13, 2025

HRES 133: Expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Federal charter to Future Farmers of America.

HRES 133 is a symbolic House resolution supporting the designation of February 15-22, 2025, as "National FFA Week." It recognizes the National FFA Organization’s role in developing student leadership through agricultural education and celebrates two milestones: the 90th anniversary of the New Farmers of America (which served Black students until merging with FFA in 1965) and the 75th anniversary of FFA’s federal charter (granted by Congress in 1950). The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it simply expresses congressional support for these observances. It directly affects no individuals or entities, as it is a non-binding gesture honoring an educational organization.
Tracey Mann (R) · 67 co-sponsors
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