Senator
Brian Schatz
Hawaii · In office since 2012
Committees5
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on Indian AffairsVice Chairman
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Also serves on 13 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored728
- A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to enhance penalties for child labor law violations, to assist employers in avoiding such violations, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5414 · Introduced Sep 16, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 16, 2026)
- A bill to establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5403 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 15, 2026)
- A 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". (opens in new tab)
S 4830 · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 590. (Sep 14, 2026)
- Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act (opens in new tab)
S 5288 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Aug 6, 2026)
- INSPIRES Act (opens in new tab)
S 5317 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Aug 6, 2026)
- Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5193 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 30, 2026)
- Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act (opens in new tab)
S 5168 · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Jul 29, 2026)
- CORE Pacific Act (opens in new tab)
S 5131 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Jul 23, 2026)
- State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act (opens in new tab)
S 4926 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 24, 2026)
- AI Labeling Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4915 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Jun 24, 2026)
Bills cosponsored2370
- A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day". (opens in new tab)
SRES 868 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 864 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month". (opens in new tab)
SRES 854 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738) (Sep 15, 2026)
- 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act (opens in new tab)
S 1289 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Apr 3, 2025)
- Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act (opens in new tab)
S 4281 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Apr 13, 2026)
- PFAS Alternatives Act (opens in new tab)
S 4844 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Emergency Management
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 18, 2026)
- End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act (opens in new tab)
S 5390 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4673-4674) (Sep 14, 2026)
- A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. (opens in new tab)
SRES 852 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4675-4677) (Sep 14, 2026)
- Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5281 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Commerce
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Aug 6, 2026)
- Momnibus Act (opens in new tab)
S 5283 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Aug 6, 2026)
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