Mazie K. Hirono

Issue by issue

The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Hirono puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.

• Justice & civil rights

  Extensive record

  Hirono's profile cites 64 bills authored or cosponsored and 3 other congressional records as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.

  64 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Advancing Civil Rights and Inclusion — Senator Hirono supports legislation and resolutions that promote civil rights, recognize the contributions of diverse communities, and address discrimination based on gender identity, race, or ethnicity.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights advancing civil”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Address Violence Against Transgender People
    • Member website: hirono.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights address violence”
  • Improve Reporting to Prevent Hate Crimes
    • Member website: hirono.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights improve reporting”

  The record (67)

  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.Latest action 2024-11-20
  • Bill cosponsoredAbuse of the Pardon Prevention Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.Latest action 2023-12-04
  • Bill authoredImproving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-29
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.Latest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill cosponsoredFighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025Latest action 2026-06-15
  • Bill cosponsoredPolice Training and Independent Review Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
  • Bill authoredVAWA Technical Amendment Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-27

• Immigration & border

  Extensive record

  Hirono's profile cites 50 bills authored or cosponsored and 2 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  50 bills

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  Commitments tracked here

  • Recognize Southeast Asian Refugee Contributions
    • Member website: hirono.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “immigration border recognize southeast asian”

  The record (52)

  • Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and the many contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States.Latest action 2025-12-11
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.Latest action 2021-05-27
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American 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.Latest action 2022-07-12
  • Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2025-05-22
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the month of October 2021 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.Latest action 2021-10-28
  • Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2026-04-30
  • Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 870--RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LATINOS TO THE UNITED STATESLatest action 2026-09-22
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the month of October 2022 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.Latest action 2022-10-11

• Defense & security

  Extensive record

  Hirono's profile cites 39 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  39 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Supporting Military and Veterans — Senator Hirono promotes legislation that ensures fair standards for military members and provides appropriate recognition and resources for veterans, including national cemetery designation.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “defense security military veterans”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Codify Gender Neutral Military Standards
    • Member website: hirono.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “defense security codify gender neutral”

  The record (40)

  • Bill authoredA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-30
  • Bill cosponsoredMilitary Officer Promotion Integrity Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child".Latest action 2024-04-16
  • Bill cosponsoredMARCH for Military Servicemembers ActLatest action 2026-05-19
  • Bill cosponsoredRight to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-18
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".Latest action 2026-09-30
  • Bill authoredI am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-13
  • Bill cosponsoredArmed Forces Pay Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-30

• Health care

  Extensive record

  Hirono's profile cites 37 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  37 bills

  Go deeper on health care

  Their stated view

  • Enhancing Healthcare Access — Senator Hirono works to improve healthcare access and mental health support for all communities, including specific recognition for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander mental health.
    • Member website: hirono.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care enhancing healthcare access”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Mental Health
    • Member website: hirono.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care asian native hawaiian”

  The record (37)

  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2023, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".Latest action 2023-05-10
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2025, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".Latest action 2025-05-08
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".Latest action 2024-05-09
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".Latest action 2026-04-30
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".Latest action 2026-09-24
  • Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2023-05-18
  • Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2026-04-30
  • Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2025-05-22

• Environment & energy

  Extensive record

  Hirono's profile cites 34 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  34 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Protecting Public Lands and Environment — Senator Hirono champions initiatives that preserve natural resources, support forestry institutes, and promote wildfire preparedness.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy protecting public lands”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Ensure Resources for Tropical and Pacific Forestry
    • Member website: hirono.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy ensure resources tropical”

  The record (34)

  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure adequate staffing and resources for the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.Latest action 2026-02-11
  • Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.Latest action 2026-07-14
  • Bill authoredTropical Plant Health Initiative ActLatest action 2025-09-18
  • Bill authoredRTCP Revitalization ActLatest action 2023-05-18
  • Bill cosponsoredRestoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill authoredKeep Kupuna Fed ActLatest action 2023-07-27
  • Bill authoredPromoting American Competition in Aquaculture Research ActLatest action 2023-07-27
  • Bill authoredCoffee Plant Health Initiative Amendments Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-09

• Education

  No records matched yet

  Hirono has stated a position on support for educational equity, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.

  Go deeper on education

  Their stated view

  • Support for Educational Equity — Senator Hirono advocates for policies that ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students, including expanding Pell Grants and recognizing vital programs like Title IX and Impact Aid.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “education educational equity”

What Hirono stands for

The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.

1. 01

   Education

   Support for Educational Equity

   Senator Hirono advocates for policies that ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students, including expanding Pell Grants and recognizing vital programs like Title IX and Impact Aid.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “education educational equity”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
2. 02

   Environment

   Protecting Public Lands and Environment

   Senator Hirono champions initiatives that preserve natural resources, support forestry institutes, and promote wildfire preparedness.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “environment protecting public lands environment”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
3. 03

   Justice

   Advancing Civil Rights and Inclusion

   Senator Hirono supports legislation and resolutions that promote civil rights, recognize the contributions of diverse communities, and address discrimination based on gender identity, race, or ethnicity.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “justice advancing civil rights inclusion”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
4. 04

   Health

   Enhancing Healthcare Access

   Senator Hirono works to improve healthcare access and mental health support for all communities, including specific recognition for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander mental health.

   • Member website: hirono.senate.gov
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “health enhancing healthcare access”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
5. 05

   Defense

   Supporting Military and Veterans

   Senator Hirono promotes legislation that ensures fair standards for military members and provides appropriate recognition and resources for veterans, including national cemetery designation.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “defense military veterans”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN