Secure federal funding for disaster preparedness, emergency communications, firefighting equipment, and responder training.

I am committed to securing federal funding specifically for disaster preparedness... This includes investing in advanced firefighting equipment, improving emergency communication systems, and providing training for emergency personnel.

Commits to disaster preparedness funding and emergency-response capacity.

JILL ON THE ISSUES | Jill Tokuda
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urging its immediate passage to enhance federal disaster assistance programs for farmers recovering from natural disasters like the devastating Kona Low storms

Tokuda urged passage of disaster-aid legislation to improve federal assistance for farmers recovering from natural disasters.

Rep. Tokuda Leads House Floor Debate, Urges Swift Passage of Disaster Aid Legislation for Farmers | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
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Tokuda said the measure includes $995,000 for the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Volcano Monitoring and Geoarchaeology Laboratory, whose work provides near-real-time monitoring of volcanoes and supports local disaster response and emergency management efforts. The release says the bill "now goes to the Senate."

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Tokuda secured some federal funding tied to disaster response and emergency management, but the package was still moving through Congress, so this is partial delivery rather than final completion.

partial same_term A for effort

Rep. Tokuda Secures Critical Funding for Hawaiʻi in Minibus Package
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Tokuda led floor debate for Democrats in support of H.R. 1011, urging immediate passage to enhance federal disaster assistance programs for farmers recovering from the Kona Low storms. The release says the House passed the bill and it moved to the Senate.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): This is a concrete legislative effort to expand federal disaster assistance, but it is not itself a funding enactment for the claimed items, so the promise remains unresolved on this evidence.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Rep. Tokuda Leads House Floor Debate, Urges Swift Passage of Disaster Aid Legislation for Farmers | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
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Law Number Public Law 119-74 Date Approved January 23, 2026 Full Title An act making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. Bill Number H.R. 6938

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo shows H.R. 6938 became Public Law 119-74 on January 23, 2026, converting the earlier House-passed minibus appropriations package into enacted FY2026 federal funding.

partial same_term A for effort

Public Law 119 - 74 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 - PLAW-119publ74 | Content Details | GovInfo
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The funding will be used to make infrastructure upgrades that will increase the reliability of the Lahaina water system’s ability to meet fire flow requirements and have backup supplies. (Schatz, Tokuda, Hirono joint request)

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): An official Senate release identifies disaster-relevant federal earmark funding requested jointly by Tokuda, including Lahaina water-system upgrades to support fire flow and backup supplies; the same release also lists first-responder backup communications and volcanic-eruption analysis funding, but the record does not show the full promised scope of firefighting equipment and responder training was completed.

partial same_term A for effort

Amid National Cuts, Schatz Secures Nearly $34 Million In New Earmark Funding For Hawai‘i Non-Profits, Infrastructure Projects, More Earmarks Expected In Next Round Of Funding | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
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U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Representatives Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i) and Jill Tokuda (D-Hawai‘i) today urged for the approval of Governor Josh Green’s requests for Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for communities across the state impacted by Hurricanes Lowell and Lala. President Donald Trump’s approval of the requests would help ensure that affected communities can access critical federal funding and resources needed to support response, recovery, and rebuilding efforts.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Recent official delegation action shows Tokuda joined a request for additional federal disaster declarations and funding, but the quoted record is still a request rather than approval or enacted funding.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Urges Approval of Presidential Disaster Declaration Requests Following Hurricanes Lowell and Lala | U.S. Senator Brian Schatz
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Federal funding is now accessible for state and eligible local governments, as well as certain nonprofit organizations, to assist with emergency efforts and repair facilities damaged by the recent severe storms.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Official state evidence confirms federal disaster funds became accessible in Hawaii during Tokuda’s term, supporting partial delivery of disaster-related federal funding, though not the full promised scope of preparedness, emergency communications, firefighting equipment, and responder training.

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Office of the Governor — News Release — FEMA Affirms Presidential Major Disaster Declaration For Hawai‘i | Governor Josh Green, M.D.
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Both declarations will provide FEMA Public Assistance program funding on a cost-sharing basis, to supplement recovery efforts

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Official state record confirms federal disaster assistance became available for Hawaii after Hurricanes Lala and Lowell, advancing disaster-related funding but not the full preparedness, communications, firefighting equipment, and training scope.

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Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Announces Two Major Disaster Declaration Approvals to Help Hawaiʻi Recover | Governor Josh Green, M.D.
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training, exercise, procurement (vehicle and equipment) and storage and maintenance for the 28 national task forces.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Grants.gov shows FEMA made FY2026 Urban Search and Rescue funding available for training and vehicle/equipment procurement, directly matching responder training and equipment elements of the promise, though not all promised categories.

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