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.

• Democracy & ethics

  Extensive record

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

  25 bills

  Go deeper on democracy & ethics

  Their stated view

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

  Commitments tracked here

  • Support Federal Employee Benefits
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “democracy ethics federal employee benefits”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (20)

  • Bill authoredComprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees ActLatest action 2026-07-29
  • Bill authoredFederal Employees Civil Relief ActLatest action 2023-03-02
  • Bill authoredRights for the TSA Workforce ActLatest action 2025-03-12
  • Bill cosponsoredForeign Service Workforce Retention ActLatest action 2026-05-21
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Waianae, Hawaii, as the "United States Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building".Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredFAIR ActLatest action 2026-02-10
  • Bill authoredHonest Census Communications ActLatest action 2021-11-02
  • Bill authoredRights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-26

• Technology

  Extensive record

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

  25 bills

  Go deeper on technology

  Their stated view

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

  Commitments tracked here

  • Ensure Data Privacy and AI Regulation
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “technology ensure data privacy regulation”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (23)

  • Bill authoredGUARDRAILS ActLatest action 2026-03-26
  • Bill cosponsoredProtection Against Foreign Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-07
  • Bill cosponsoredArtificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign ActLatest action 2025-05-08
  • Bill authoredAI Labeling Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
  • Bill authoredScientific Integrity ActLatest action 2026-05-14
  • Bill authoredData Care Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-18
  • 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 cosponsoredNOAA Weather Radio Modernization ActLatest action 2025-07-31

• Foreign policy

  Extensive record

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

  25 bills

  Go deeper on foreign policy

  Their stated view

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

  Commitments tracked here

  • Protect Freedom of the Press Globally
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “foreign policy protect freedom press”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (24)

  • 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 cosponsoredProtecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance ActLatest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill authoredGlobal Press Freedom ActLatest action 2023-07-26
  • Bill cosponsoredInternational Human Rights Defense Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
  • Bill authoredReproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-01
  • Bill cosponsoredSafeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
  • 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

• Environment & energy

  Extensive record

  Schatz's work here shows up as 23 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  23 bills·1 speech

  Go deeper on environment & energy

  Commitments tracked here

  • Advance Environmental Conservation
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy advance environmental conservation”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (24)

  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that climate change is making wildfires more frequent, more intense, and more destructive.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 climate change is real.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 authoredClimate Change Financial Risk Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
  • Bill authoredHawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-05

• Agriculture & rural

  Extensive record

  Schatz's work here shows up as 21 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  21 bills

  Go deeper on agriculture & rural

  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.
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural native hawaiians”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  Commitments tracked here

  • Promote Native Hawaiian Culture and Economy
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural promote native hawaiian”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (18)

  • 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 resolution designating February 2024 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".Latest action 2024-02-08
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".Latest action 2025-02-19
  • 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 authoredA resolution designating February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".Latest action 2023-02-28
  • 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 2026-04-30
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".Latest action 2026-03-02
  • Bill authoredTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025Latest action 2024-07-25

• Justice & civil rights

  Substantial record

  Schatz's work here shows up as 13 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  13 bills

  Go deeper on justice & civil rights

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

  Commitments tracked here

  • Combat Discrimination and Bullying
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights combat discrimination”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (10)

  • 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 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 concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.Latest action 2025-03-31
  • 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 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 LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2023-03-29
  • 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 cosponsoredSafe Schools Improvement ActLatest action 2025-03-12

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.

   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “native native hawaiians”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
   • Statements on schatz.senate.gov
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.

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

   Technology

   Advancing Scientific Integrity & Tech

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

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

   Government Operations and Politics

   Strengthening Federal Workforce

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

   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “government operations politics strengthening federal”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
   • Statements on schatz.senate.gov
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.

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