Mr. President, the price of everything is up, and that is on purpose. It is on purpose because Donald Trump made it so. We are not in the middle of a pandemic or a recession or a national emergency, but the President of the United States has decided that Americans should pay more for everything--food, gas, electricity, healthcare, housing, clothes, everything. So while he is busy lining his pockets with crypto schemes and insider-information subscription programs, regular people can't afford their lives.
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Brian Schatz
Senator · Hawaii · Democrat
Brian Schatz
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, when the people building AI warn us about the potential for their models to cause serious harm, we must take them seriously. And this is not a question of whether you like progress or even how likely you think the worst-case scenario is. This is a question of who is in charge of this technology, whether we are going to ensure that people remain in control or if--for some inexplicable reason--we are going to allow machines to rapidly and continuously get more powerful than us, knowing full well the risks. The good news is that nothing is inevitable at this stage.
Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to an exceptional noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army, SGM David J. Marshall, who currently serves as the deputy chief for the Army's Senate Liaison Division and will retire from Active Duty after 20 distinguished years of active Federal service at the end of this year. Throughout his career, Sergeant Major Marshall has personified the highest standards of Army professionalism and the soldierly values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage to the Army and our Nation.
Biography
Brian Schatz began his career as a nonprofit leader, advocating for environmental protection and community development in Hawaii. Elected as U.S. Senator for Hawaii in 2012, he has focused on climate action, affordable healthcare, and expanding broadband access. Schatz authored legislation to strengthen federal disaster response and serves as Chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. He approaches his role by prioritizing practical solutions and inclusive policies that reflect Hawaii’s diverse communities.
Education
- B.A., Pomona College, Claremont, CA1994
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2012-PresentRepresenting Hawaii in the Senate
Lieutenant Governor of Hawai‘i
2010–12Chairman, Democratic Party of Hawai‘i
2008–10Member, Hawai‘i House of Representatives
1998–2006CEO, Helping Hands Hawai‘i
2002–10
Policy Focus
Health7%
Government Operations and Politics6%
Native Americans5%
Science, Technology, Communications4%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Brian Schatz's record in Congress.
Climate Change Leadership
Led efforts to secure billions in federal funding for climate resilience and clean energy initiatives, including the Inflation Reduction Act.
Native Hawaiian Health Care
Championed reauthorization and increased funding for the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act.
Affordable Housing Funding
Helped secure federal grants to expand affordable housing and homelessness prevention programs in Hawaii.
Telehealth Expansion
Authored legislation expanding Medicare coverage for telehealth services, benefiting rural and underserved communities.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Indian AffairsVice Chairman
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
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