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 work here shows up as 49 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 2 documented commitments.

  49 bills·1 speech

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

  Commitments tracked here

  • Address Violence Against Transgender People
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights address violence”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Improve Reporting to Prevent Hate Crimes
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights improve reporting”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (49)

  • Bill cosponsoredAbuse of the Pardon Prevention Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-05
  • 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 2023-12-04
  • Bill cosponsoredState Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement ActLatest action 2026-06-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".Latest action 2026-06-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.Latest action 2026-03-26
  • Bill authoredKeep Americans Safe ActLatest action 2025-02-27
  • Bill cosponsoredBackground Check Expansion ActLatest action 2025-11-19

• Health care

  Extensive record

  Hirono's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  25 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.
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care enhancing healthcare access”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  Commitments tracked here

  • Support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Mental Health
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care asian native hawaiian”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (23)

  • 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 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, 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, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".Latest action 2024-05-09
  • Bill authoredTeaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-21
  • 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 authoredTeaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History ActLatest action 2023-05-18
  • 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

• Environment & energy

  Extensive record

  Hirono's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  25 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.
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy protecting public lands”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  Commitments tracked here

  • Ensure Resources for Tropical and Pacific Forestry
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy ensure resources tropical”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (25)

  • 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 authoredAANAPISI Opportunity ActLatest action 2023-07-27
  • Bill authoredAG RESEARCH ActLatest action 2025-05-21
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to reauthorize Federal agencies to enter into long-term contracts for the acquisition of energy.Latest action 2015-06-09
  • Bill authoredContinued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-14
  • Bill authoredParity for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students in Agriculture ActLatest action 2023-09-21

• Defense & security

  Extensive record

  Hirono's work here shows up as 24 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  24 bills·1 speech

  Go deeper on defense & security

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

  Commitments tracked here

  • Codify Gender Neutral Military Standards
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “defense security codify gender neutral”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (31)

  • 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 cosponsoredMARCH for Military Servicemembers ActLatest action 2026-05-19
  • 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 authoredI am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-13
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs an Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States, and for other purposes.Latest action 2022-07-13
  • Bill cosponsoredJoint Medical Facilities Fund Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-03-04
  • Bill cosponsoredSAFE ActLatest action 2026-02-23

• Immigration & border

  Extensive record

  Hirono's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  25 bills

  Go deeper on immigration & border

  Commitments tracked here

  • Recognize Southeast Asian Refugee Contributions
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “immigration border recognize southeast asian”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (29)

  • 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, 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/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 cosponsoredA resolution 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 States.Latest action 2025-09-30
  • 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 cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.Latest action 2026-03-18
  • 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 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

• Education

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

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.

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

   Environment

   Protecting Public Lands and Environment

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

   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “environment protecting public lands environment”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
   • Statements on hirono.senate.gov
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.

   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “justice advancing civil rights inclusion”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
   • Statements on hirono.senate.gov
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.

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

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