Brian Schatz

U.S. Senator · Hawaii · Democratic · 42 claims currently stored

Serving in office Scheduled research active Main board

Support carbon pricing legislation that requires large polluters to pay for the carbon pollution they emit.

policy 1 occurrences 5 evidence delivered · same_term

Increase Social Security benefits by about $65 per month, adopt more accurate cost-of-living adjustments, and remove the wage cap to strengthen solvency.

policy 3 occurrences 5 evidence never

Protect Medicare and ensure seniors have access to quality, affordable care.

policy 1 occurrences 5 evidence delivered · same_term

Support requiring pharmaceutical companies to charge more reasonable prices for drugs used by low-income seniors and people with disabilities under Medicare Part D.

policy 2 occurrences 5 evidence partial · later_term

Never vote to cut Social Security.

veto 1 occurrences 2 evidence unresolved

Always vote to protect Social Security and Medicare benefits, advance gun safety, and advance clean energy.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence partial · same_term

Support passage of the We The People Act to overhaul the federal campaign finance system.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence never · same_term

Support a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Require mandatory disclosure of all special-interest contributions.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Require federal candidate contributions over $1,000 to be reported within 48 hours.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Permanently ban former members of Congress from lobbying.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Replace the Federal Election Commission with a more effective campaign-finance watchdog agency.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Rein in super PACs by shutting down individual-candidate super PACs and enforcing contribution laws.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Stop Wall Street firms from giving bonuses to employees who leave to become federal regulators.

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Fund the Safe Streets Act and the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program to support transit-oriented development and safer roads for seniors, cyclists, and pedestrians.

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Fund construction of a Customs and Border Protection facility at Kona Airport to encourage international flights from Japan and Asia.

spending 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support legislation to streamline small harbor projects and provide dedicated funding for Hawaii.

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Continue funding the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program and the National Housing Trust Fund for affordable rental housing development and preservation.

spending 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support rural broadband legislation and telehealth legislation to improve service and health care access in rural and isolated parts of Hawaii.

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Support a robustly funded Marshall Plan for at-risk regions, including Middle Eastern and African nations and vulnerable nations near Russia and China.

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Prioritize working with partners, allies, NATO, and the United Nations rather than acting unilaterally in foreign policy.

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Require clear goals, exit strategies, congressional authorization, and care for returning service members when sending U.S. troops to fight.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support military action outside self-defense only when it advances an achievable local political solution.

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Work to deliver federal funds and enact federal policies that reduce Hawaii residents' costs for utilities, commuting, health care, prescription drugs, college, and housing while supporting homegrown industries.

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Support banning military-style assault weapons and establishing universal background checks.

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Support common-sense protections to prevent dangerous, violent people from obtaining deadly firearms.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Strengthen and protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

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Create a Medicaid-based public health insurance option by allowing states to establish Medicaid buy-in programs for all residents.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support legislation allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices directly.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Expand telehealth access for people on Medicare.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

End or reform the Senate filibuster.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Enact policies that cut carbon pollution, invest in clean energy, and protect vulnerable communities.

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Support the Jones Act and strengthen its enforcement.

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Increase U.S. diplomatic, Coast Guard, military, and other agency presence in the Asia-Pacific while respecting regional partners' sovereignty.

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Continue working on the Appropriations Committee to secure federal funding so the Defense Department rectifies its wrongs at Red Hill and rebuilds trust in Hawaii.

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Use federal funds strategically to build clean energy, housing, Hawaii's university system, and effective government systems.

spending 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Make college more affordable through the College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2014.

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Support the American Opportunity Plan, including paid family and medical leave, raising the minimum wage, affordable quality child care, universal pre-K, and equal pay for equal work.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support the Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act.

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Support bipartisan legislation giving federal agencies more options for energy reductions and cost savings.

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Introduce legislation to outlaw micro prop bets in games and give the Federal Trade Commission authority to pursue companies that knowingly facilitate illegal offshore gambling.

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Introduce legislation to protect public scientific research and reports from political and special interests.

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