The Army cannot keep threatening to take our land while claiming to negotiate in good faith. We have 39 months to sit down and do this the right way.

As @capac.house.gov Chair Emerita, I am honored to lead @tokuda.house.gov, Rep. Strickland, @dorismatsui.bsky.social, and @hirono.senate.gov in introducing a resolution recognizing May 10th as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day.

I led the House in a moment of silence honoring the life and service of Colleen Hanabusa, a proud daughter of Waiʻanae, a tita at heart, and a former member of this House.

Mahalo to Joey Cadiz from Laulau Solutions and to our farmers in Kahuku and Lāʻie for walking us through the devastation left by the Kona Low storms, from lost crops and equipment to fields still flooded & loʻi needing restoration.

Mahalo to the hardworking team at Kauaʻi Coffee for having me back as they continue navigating uncertainty around lease negotiations, tariffs, and the future of Hawaiʻi-grown coffee.

Mahalo to folks at Ka Paʻalana Māʻili and Tūtū and Me Hānapepe for welcoming me. It was truly meaningful to spend time with the parents, caregivers, educators, staff, and keiki who make these early learning sites so special. Every dollar invested in our keiki is an investment in our future.

Grateful to community leaders like Uncle Chevy for taking me around Pa’akea Road so we could see first hand where the hardest hit areas were and the debris and flooding that remain months after the Kona lows.

Mahalo to the students of Waiʻanae High School for taking me through their new health learning lab, the first of its kind in a Hawaiʻi public school. Inspiring to see them demonstrate their skills and talk about their plans to pursue careers in the ER, pediatrics, radiology, pharmacy and more!

The Filipino Fiesta in Waipahu was a powerful reminder of the strength and pride within our community. Seeing so many people come together to celebrate and share Filipino culture with the rest of Hawai’i is truly inspiring.

I asked Secretary Hegseth a simple question: if President Trump ordered him to send troops to polling places in violation of federal law, would he follow the President or the Constitution? He didn’t answer.

BREAKING: Pete Hegseth is testifying before the House Armed Services Committee today where he’ll have to defend his conduct and his $1.5 trillion budget request. I asked @tokuda.house.gov what she expects from the hearing: #congress #news #politics #hegseth #trump

Today, I took to the Floor to honor my late friend Doug LaMalfa and urge passage of The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act.

Native Hawaiian voices cannot be an afterthought in decisions about ceded lands, public trust lands, and the future of Pōhakuloa.

Special mahalo to Sheri Daniels of Papa Ola Lōkahi for making her way out to DC to speak with our CAPAC ʻohana about the growing threats to Native Hawaiian trust responsibilities, entitlements, and programs, and why this moment calls for all of us to stay engaged, informed, and ready.

My statement honoring the life of Governor George Ariyoshi.

SNAP households across Hawaiʻi can now use benefits to purchase hot food at authorized retailers statewide through May 16. This temporary waiver, approved in response to the Kona Low storms, gives families more flexibility as recovery continues. For more information: visit humanservices.hawaii.gov,

Forty months from PTA's lease expiration, the Army still has not made a public offer about extending the lease. No dollar amount. No lease terms. No transparent negotiation. Instead, the Army is talking about condemnation.

On Saturday, April 25, I will be holding a community town hall in Lānaʻi at ILWU Local 142. My team and I will be on site offering assistance with federal issues, discussing policies affecting Hawaiʻi, and answering questions from community members.

Today is Tax Day. President Trump promised working families an extra $1,000 in tax refunds. Instead, he gave billionaires tax breaks while everyday Americans get hit with rising prices across the board. Proof that he’s only looking out for his ultrawealthy donors.

Hawaiʻi’s farmers have been hit hard by the Kona lows. I’ve seen flooded fields, lost crops, damaged roads, ruined equipment, and families asking the same question: can we recover?

Proud to stand w/ community advocates from the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, ACLU Student Club at the University of Hawaiʻi, & Indivisible Hawaiʻi Statewide Network in support of survivors and to send a clear message: those who trafficked, abused, and exploited women and children must be held accountable.

The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Hawaiʻi affected by severe storms that began on March 10, 2026. Certain taxpayers in Hawaiʻi, Honolulu, Kauaʻi, and Maui counties now have until July 8, 2026, to file federal returns and make tax payments: bit.ly/stormtaxrelief

Due to severe weather preventing the Congresswoman’s flight from landing, we are postponing our Molokai Town Hall scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at 10:00 AM at Mitchell Pauʻole Center. To stay updated, visit tokuda.house.gov/services/events or call our Hawaiʻi office at (808) 746-6220.

It was an inspiring, albeit rainy 🌧️ day in Lahaina, seeing the new affordable teacher housing and the ongoing Habitat for Humanity rebuilds. Each unit I stepped into felt like home and will be a place for new memories for our local people and families.

The Community Assistance Center at Waialua District Park Gymnasium is here to support our North Shore community as families recover from the Kona Low storms. My team will be there every Tuesday from 10am to 11am to assist with passport replacements, federal agency issues, and more.

Spent the day talking story with Waialua small businesses and farmers who are still dealing with the impacts of the floods—it’s clear there’s a lot of work ahead, but also a lot of heart in the community.

On Saturday, April 11, I will be holding a community town hall in Molokaʻi at Mitchell Pauʻole Center. My team and I will be on site offering assistance with federal issues, discussing policies affecting Hawaiʻi, and answering questions from community members.

A clear and present danger to the American people and our national security is sitting in the Oval Office. This isn’t about partisanship. It’s about protecting lives and livelihoods. Speaker Johnson must call Congress back immediately and invoke the 25th Amendment.

My office has compiled a list of disaster assistance resources for families, farmers, small businesses, nonprofits, & veterans navigating the aftermath of the flooding. Resources include SNAP benefits, FEMA assistance, unemployment support, agricultural & small business recovery programs, & more.

On Wednesday, April 8 I will be holding a community town hall in Lahaina at Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall. The event was rescheduled after being postponed due to the recent Kona Low storms. RSVPs are welcomed, but not required.

Starting Tuesday, March 31, my office will be in Waialua each week to provide on-site support for our community. Join us at Waialua District Park Gymnasium from 10am–2pm for help with recovery resources after the Kona Low storms.

67 people should have made it home on January 29, 2025. We cannot let “national security” become a blanket excuse for increasing risk in congested airspace by turning off basic safety technology.

We saw aloha in action in the aftermath of the Kona Lows: neighbors stepping up for neighbors, no one waiting to be asked. That is who we are. Now we must match that same spirit with action.

For our ʻohana and communities impacted by flooding—please know you’re not alone. My office has gathered resources to help with immediate safety, recovery, and financial assistance for families, small businesses, and those navigating next steps after the storm.

Had a great time talking story with students from Kaʻelepulu & Kāneʻohe Elementary before their Capitol tour, sharing a little about what I do in Congress and answering their questions. So much curiosity, heart, and excitement in that room. Mahalo for stopping by and letting me be part of your day!

House Democrats are stepping up with a discharge petition to make sure essential DHS workers get paid — our TSA agents, FEMA, Coast Guard, and cybersecurity experts who keep our communities safe every day. They’ve done their part. It’s time we do ours. youtube.com/shorts/rJliA...

Mahalo to the veterans who joined our listening session on Oʻahu. It means a lot to hear from those who served & to talk about the challenges you’re facing. Your voices & stories travel with me back to DC, where I’ll keep working to oppose efforts to cut or privatize the services you've earned.

Aloha everyone. With severe weather moving in, please take a moment to prepare in case you need to evacuate. Pack essentials like IDs, medications, chargers, food, water, and pet supplies in an easy-to-grab bag so you can leave quickly if needed. Please stay safe and look out for one another.

Grateful for the chance to talk story with students from the University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu and Leeward Community College during a shadow hearing.

KAUAʻI: Due to the severe weather expected tomorrow, we will be rescheduling our veterans listening session on Kauaʻi. We are urging all residents to stay prepared and remain up-to-date on the ongoing weather conditions. Mahalo and stay safe!

I am holding a town hall in Lahaina on Saturday, March 21st to discuss policies affecting Hawaiʻi, address concerns about the Trump administration, and answer questions from community members. You can RSVP at bit.ly/lahainatownhall26. I look forward to seeing you there!

It was incredible to see such a strong turnout at our Kāne‘ohe Town Hall. Mahalo to the more than 100 Windward residents who came out to share what’s on their minds and what matters most for Hawaiʻi and our country.

Had a great talk story session with the eWorld staff about my journey to Congress and what it means to serve the people of Hawaiʻi. We talked about everything from proudest moments in my career to the women who inspired me and what keeps me grounded.

Great to join students from Kalaheo, Leilehua, Kapolei, Punahou, ʻAiea, and more at the 4th Annual Cyber Forensics Five-O Competition. These students are building real skills for careers in cybersecurity, federal service, and the private sector.

Mahalo to HNN, KHON, and HPR for having me on this morning. We discussed my upcoming town halls, honoring Colleen Hanabusa’s legacy, and Trump’s war in Iran costing $1B a day—money that should be helping our families here at home afford food, housing, and health care.

Thrilled to announce the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for the Second Congressional District of Hawaiʻi! This year's theme is "Reflections of Hawaiʻi." We invite students to take time and reflect on the past, present, and future of Hawaiʻi—whatever that may mean to you. Mahalo!

Every day, credit unions help the people of Hawai'i through some of life's challenging moments— job transitions, missed paychecks, car problems, you name it. Grateful to spend time with 70+ folks from the Hawaiʻi Credit Union League & hear what they need to better serve our communities. Mahalo!

From poisoned drinking water to the long history of land taken after the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, communities across our islands have real reasons to demand accountability from the military.

I offered my bill, the Tariff Free Farming Act to eliminate tariffs on agricultural supplies, as an amendment in the Farm Bill. In 2025, Trump's tariffs costs farmers more than $8 billion. That's an $8 billion tax on on the people who grow the food, fuel, and fiber this country runs on.

The Farm Bill has always represented a promise: that America will stand behind those who grow our food and those who need help putting it on the table. Unfortunately, the bill being considered fails to meet this moment.