Disaster Tax Relief Bill Offers Lifeline to Maui Fire Survivors
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, which passed the House unanimously. Rep. Tokuda co-led this bipartisan legislation to extend critical tax relief for wildfire survivors, including those in Lahaina and Kula, ensuring they can maximize disaster aid and focus on rebuilding their homes and lives. This bill allows residents to claim significant tax deductions for property losses not covered … Continue Reading
April 27, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmland from Corporate Land Grabs
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation to curb the rise in corporate ownership of agricultural land and keep farmland in the hands of farmers. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has introduced companion legislation. Corporations and private investors are leveraging their vast resources to buy up American farmland as speculative assets, squeezing out family farmers and destabilizing rural economies. The Farmland … Continue Reading
April 23, 2026
Rep. Tokuda’s Staff to Provide On-Site Support at Waiʻanae Community Resource Fair
Hawaiʻi - Staff from the Office of U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) will participate in the Waiʻanae Community Resource Fair this Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Waiʻanae Mall (86-120 Farrington Hwy). The fair is hosted by ʻElepaio Social Services in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu. Staff will be on-site to help residents navigate federal agencies and programs, including SNAP and other benefit applications. Staff can also provide guidance on … Continue Reading
April 20, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Honors the Legacy of Former Governor George Ariyoshi
Washington D.C. - U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) published the following statement honoring the life of Governor George Ariyoshi, reflecting on his decades of public service and the enduring impact of his leadership on the State. "Governor Ariyoshi was more than quiet and effective—he was a model for how to live and lead with values and a strength of character that shaped Hawaiʻi for generations. From his service in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Service during World War … Continue Reading
April 17, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Leads House Floor Debate, Urges Swift Passage of Disaster Aid Legislation for Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led floor debate for Democrats in support of H.R. 1011, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act, urging its immediate passage to enhance federal disaster assistance programs for farmers recovering from natural disasters like the devastating Kona Low storms. This bipartisan bill would reform the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency Forest Restoration Program to allow disaster-impacted producers to get … Continue Reading
April 06, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Announces New Date for Lahaina Town Hall
Hawaiʻi — This week, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will host a rescheduled town hall in Lahaina following a postponement due to the recent Kona Low storms. This event is part of her annual statewide series with additional town halls in Molokaʻi and Lanaʻi. Representative Tokuda will discuss federal policies, address concerns regarding the Trump administration, and answer questions from the community. Lahaina Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lahaina Civic Center … Continue Reading
March 30, 2026
Rep. Tokuda’s Office Launches Weekly Recovery Assistance in Waialua
Hawai’i - Starting Tuesday, March 31, staff from the office of U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will be at the Waialua District Park gymnasium (67-180 Goodale Ave, Waialua, HI 96791) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Staff will continue providing weekly on-site support at the Community Assistance Center opened by the City and County of Honolulu for residents affected by the Kona Low storms. Staff are available to help with federal agency issues, along with City and County recovery … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Rejects Partisan Plan to Extend Government Shutdown
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement after voting against the Republican funding bill that would further prolong the 42-day government shutdown instead of restoring funding for essential workers in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): “Essential workers and their livelihoods should never have been used as political leverage. House Republicans rejected a bipartisan funding deal that was adopted by the Senate and would have … Continue Reading
March 20, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Postpones Lahaina Town Hall Amid Severe Weather Conditions
Hawaiʻi - U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced the postponement of the upcoming community town hall in Lahaina as a second Kona low continues to impact the state with life-threatening flash flooding and emergency evacuations. The town hall originally scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall is postponed until further notice. This change is necessary as severe weather conditions are currently impacting the islands and are expected to persist … Continue Reading
March 06, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Votes to Rein in President’s War Powers, Protect Servicemembers
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) stood up for the Constitution and the lives of American servicemembers by voting in favor of H.Con.Res.38, a resolution prohibiting the President from using U.S. Armed Forces against Iran without explicit Congressional authorization. Following the vote, Rep Tokuda issued the following statement: “I voted ‘Yes’ today because Congress cannot abandon its core responsibility under Article I of the Constitution to declare war. … Continue Reading
March 06, 2026
Rep. Tokuda to Host Town Halls on Oʻahu and Across Maui County
Hawaiʻi — Next week, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will continue her series of annual statewide town halls in Kāneʻohe and across Maui County to discuss federal policies affecting Hawaiʻi, address concerns regarding the Trump administration, and answer questions from community members. Kāneʻohe Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Windward Community College, Hale ʻĀkoakoa Conference Room (45-720 Keaʻahala Rd, Kāneʻohe, HI 96744) Please RSVP: … Continue Reading
March 06, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Honors the Legacy of Colleen Hanabusa: A Trailblazer, Fighter, and Friend
Hawaiʻi— Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement honoring the legacy of her friend and colleague, Colleen Hanabusa, remembering her as a mentor, a trailblazer, and a fierce advocate for the people of Hawaiʻi. “Colleen was a mentor and good friend. When I was first elected to the Hawaiʻi State Senate, she became the very first woman to lead the body. As Senate President, she led with her heart and incomparable smarts. She stood by me during some … Continue Reading
March 06, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Hawaiʻi’s Second District
Hawaiʻi - Today, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced that her office is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This annual nationwide contest invites high school students from across Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents, with this year’s theme titled “Reflections of Hawaiʻi.” The competition provides a unique platform for local students to express what Hawaiʻi means to them by reflecting on the past, present, and future … Continue Reading
March 04, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Votes Against Partisan Farm Bill, Fights for Hawaiʻi Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted against House Republicans’ Farm Bill, arguing it falls short for Hawaiʻi farmers and families. As the only member of the Hawaiʻi congressional delegation serving on one of Congress’s agriculture committees, Rep. Tokuda fought during the committee’s markup to ensure the bill reflected the realities facing Hawaiʻi’s local agricultural communities, following her recent Ag Listening Sessions across the state. Rep. Tokuda … Continue Reading
February 28, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Statement on Unauthorized U.S. Military Strikes on Iran
Hawaiʻi — "This morning, Americans woke to the news that our nation launched large-scale military strikes on Iran. In starting this conflict, President Trump neither sought authorization from Congress nor presented the American people with evidence of an imminent threat that would justify bypassing it. The Constitution is clear: the power to take this nation to war does not rest with one person alone. Instead, we are left with the President’s own acknowledgement that our service members may … Continue Reading
February 27, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Introduces Resolution Recognizing February 2026 as “Hawaiian Language Month”
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a resolution recognizing February 2026 as “Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i,” or “Hawaiian Language Month.” While the resolution highlights the success of language revitalization efforts across the State of Hawai‘i, it also warns about the growing threats from the Trump administration, including funding freezes and proposals to eliminate certain programs, that undermine the long-term stability of institutions and education initiatives … Continue Reading
February 26, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bill to Remove Tariffs on Farm Inputs, Lower Costs for Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Tariff Free Farming Act to lower costs for farmers by eliminating President Trump’s tariffs on essential agricultural imported supplies. According to preliminary estimates, the President’s tariffs on agricultural inputs cost American producers more than $8 billion in 2025, far exceeding the revenue collected from those imports. Market reactions drove prices even higher, forcing farmers to pay the entire tariff rate, as … Continue Reading
February 20, 2026
Rep. Tokuda Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02), issued the following statement after the Supreme Court decision to strike down the Trump administration’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA): "I applaud the Supreme Court for stopping this executive overreach. The Constitution is clear, Congress has the power to set trade policy. No president should be able to unilaterally gamble with our economy, effectively taxing American families, farmers, and … Continue Reading
February 12, 2026
Reps. Tokuda, Dunn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains and Reduce Reliance on China for Critical Materials
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, introduced the Rare Earth Magnet Market Revitalization Act to strengthen America’s supply chains, protect national security, and rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity for rare earth magnets — critical components used in everything from missiles to cars to cell phones. Rare earth magnets are essential to the modern world, but the … Continue Reading
February 05, 2026
Reps. Tokuda, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Rural Health Care from New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Don Bacon (R-NE-02), along with 31 of their colleagues, are urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to exempt healthcare workers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) newly implemented $100,000 fee for workers located outside the United States. In a bipartisan letter, the lawmakers warn that the unprecedented fee would further strain rural hospitals, clinics, and safety-net providers … Continue Reading