Brian Schatz

Issue by issue

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

• Foreign policy

  Extensive record

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

  50 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Global Freedom of Press — Advocates for international efforts to protect journalists, promote freedom of the press, and support democratic values worldwide.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “foreign policy global freedom press”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Protect Freedom of the Press Globally
    • Member website: schatz.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “foreign policy protect freedom press”

  The record (51)

  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.Latest action 2026-04-30
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.Latest action 2025-05-05
  • Bill cosponsoredInternational Human Rights Defense Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
  • Bill cosponsoredSafeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Latest action 2026-09-29
  • Bill authoredReproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-01
  • Bill cosponsoredProtecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance ActLatest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Latest action 2025-05-15

• Democracy & ethics

  Extensive record

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

  37 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Strengthening Federal Workforce — Sponsors legislation designed to enhance benefits, paid leave, and civil relief for federal employees.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “democracy ethics strengthening federal workforce”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Support Federal Employee Benefits
    • Member website: schatz.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “democracy ethics federal employee benefits”

  The record (37)

  • Bill authoredComprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees ActLatest action 2023-02-07
  • Bill authoredFederal Employees Civil Relief ActLatest action 2023-03-02
  • Bill authoredComprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees ActLatest action 2026-07-29
  • Bill authoredFederal Employees Civil Relief ActLatest action 2025-10-07
  • Bill cosponsoredForeign Service Workforce Retention ActLatest action 2026-05-21
  • Bill authoredRights for the TSA Workforce ActLatest action 2025-03-12
  • Bill cosponsoredTrue Shutdown Fairness ActLatest action 2025-10-23
  • Bill cosponsoredElection Worker Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-18

• Technology

  Extensive record

  Schatz's profile cites 29 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  29 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Advancing Scientific Integrity & Tech — Supports initiatives to ensure scientific integrity, improve weather forecasting, and responsibly regulate artificial intelligence and data privacy.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “technology advancing scientific integrity tech”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Ensure Data Privacy and AI Regulation
    • Member website: schatz.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “technology ensure data privacy regulation”

  The record (29)

  • Bill cosponsoredArtificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign ActLatest action 2025-05-08
  • Bill authoredGUARDRAILS ActLatest action 2026-03-26
  • Bill cosponsoredProtection Against Foreign Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-07
  • Bill cosponsoredArtificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-29
  • Bill authoredScientific Integrity ActLatest action 2026-05-14
  • Bill authoredAI Labeling Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
  • Bill cosponsoredCHATBOT ActLatest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating April 2023 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.Latest action 2023-03-30

• Environment & energy

  Extensive record

  Schatz's profile cites 26 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  26 bills

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  Commitments tracked here

  • Advance Environmental Conservation
    • Member website: schatz.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy advance environmental conservation”

  The record (27)

  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that climate change is making wildfires more frequent, more intense, and more destructive.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill authoredTAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires ActLatest action 2025-10-21
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that sea levels are rising at accelerated rates due to human-caused climate change.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that climate change is real.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that climate change is not a hoax, but sound science.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Congressional Record contextPROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "MODIFICATION TO THE START OF THE...Latest action 2026-08-05

• Agriculture & rural

  Extensive record

  Schatz's profile cites 24 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  24 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Support for Native Hawaiians — Advocates for legislation and resolutions that recognize, support, and promote Native Hawaiian culture, language, and economic well-being.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural native hawaiians”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Promote Native Hawaiian Culture and Economy
    • Member website: schatz.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural promote native hawaiian”

  The record (24)

  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.Latest action 2022-12-06
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-11-22
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".Latest action 2025-02-19
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".Latest action 2026-03-02
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating February 2024 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".Latest action 2024-02-08
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.Latest action 2025-09-29
  • Bill cosponsoredA 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

• Justice & civil rights

  Substantial record

  Schatz's profile cites 13 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  13 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Protecting Civil Liberties — Champions resolutions and bills aimed at safeguarding freedom of speech, press, and combating discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights protecting civil”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Combat Discrimination and Bullying
    • Member website: schatz.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights combat discrimination”

  The record (13)

  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2026-04-15
  • Bill authoredA concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.Latest action 2024-03-22
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.Latest action 2026-06-11
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the United States to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2025-04-09
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.Latest action 2023-03-30
  • Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTIQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2024-04-08
  • Bill authoredA concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.Latest action 2022-03-31
  • Bill authoredA concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.Latest action 2025-03-31

What Schatz 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

   Native Americans

   Support for Native Hawaiians

   Advocates for legislation and resolutions that recognize, support, and promote Native Hawaiian culture, language, and economic well-being.

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

   Civil Rights and Liberties

   Protecting Civil Liberties

   Champions resolutions and bills aimed at safeguarding freedom of speech, press, and combating discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “civil rights liberties protecting civil”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
3. 03

   Technology

   Advancing Scientific Integrity & Tech

   Supports initiatives to ensure scientific integrity, improve weather forecasting, and responsibly regulate artificial intelligence and data privacy.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “technology advancing scientific integrity tech”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
4. 04

   Government Operations and Politics

   Strengthening Federal Workforce

   Sponsors legislation designed to enhance benefits, paid leave, and civil relief for federal employees.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “government operations politics strengthening federal”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
5. 05

   International Affairs

   Global Freedom of Press

   Advocates for international efforts to protect journalists, promote freedom of the press, and support democratic values worldwide.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “international affairs global freedom press”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN