Rep. Jill Tokuda Gives House Floor Speech on Maui Fires, Leads Moment of Silence
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) delivered remarks on the House floor and, along with Rep. Ed Case, led a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the devastating Maui fires. Tokuda’s House colleagues wore red in solidarity with our Maui ʻohana. A video of Rep. Tokuda’s remarks can be downloaded for media use here and viewed here. Rep. Tokuda’s remarks as written: Mr. Speaker, I invite all my colleagues who have ties to Maui, who have been to Maui, … Continue Reading
August 23, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda and Senator Hirono Announce Federal Resource Fair for Those Impacted by Maui Fires
(Hawai‘i)- Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) and Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced that their offices are holding a federal resource fair for constituents on Maui impacted by the devastating fires. The resource fair is happening this Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Lahaina from 11:00am-5:00pm. The members and their staff will be on site with a collection of federal agencies to take immediate action on behalf of constituents who’ve lost personal documents in the fires. Staff … Continue Reading
August 15, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Federal Resource Fair for Those Impacted by Maui Fires
(Hawai‘i)- Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced that her office is holding a federal resource fair for constituents on Maui impacted by the devastating fires. The resource fair is happening this Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Kihei. Tokuda and her team will be on site with a collection of federal agencies to take immediate action on behalf of constituents who’ve lost personal documents in the fires. Tokuda’s staff will also provide ongoing direct support for everyone to ensure … Continue Reading
August 01, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Statement on Third Indictment of Former President Trump
(Hawaiʻi) - Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) issued the following statement on the third indictment of former President Trump: “The United States has long prided itself as a beacon of democracy, with free and fair elections unobstructed from domestic or foreign influence as the cornerstone to the success of our nation. As we mark the third indictment for former President Trump, the gravest charges every faced by an American President, we are reminded how fragile our … Continue Reading
July 28, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Launches Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus on House Floor
(Washington, D.C.)- On Wednesday, Representative Jill Tokuda took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to talk about the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, which she officially launched on June 20, 2023. Tokuda is co-leading the Caucus with Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) to provide a forum for Members of Congress to advocate for legislation and policy actions that improve access to quality, affordable health care and mental health services for people living in rural … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Tokuda in Your Town Events to Help Constituents Navigate the Federal Government
(Washington, D.C.)- On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, Rep. Jill Tokuda will be in Hilo, Hawaiʻi for her first Tokuda in Your Town event to help constituents navigate the federal government and its agencies. Rep. Tokdua and staff will be at the Hilo Public Library on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 12:00pm-3:00pm to answer questions, field concerns, and most importantly, take direct and appropriate action. “Navigating the federal government and its agencies can be difficult and time … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Votes NO on National Defense Authorization Act, Opposes House Republican’s Extremist Agenda
(Washington, D.C.)- Today, Representative Jill Tokuda, Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 219-210. Tokuda voted no due to far-right extremist amendments that were added on the House Floor. “For decades, successive National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) have been crafted in a bipartisan manner, … Continue Reading
July 06, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda & Biden Administration Officials Visit Molokai, Meet with Kalaupapa Residents, Tour Health Care Facilities
Honolulu, HI - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda led a group of Biden Administration officials to visit the island of Molokai to meet with residents of Kalaupapa, tour health care facilities, and review airport infrastructure projects. Rep. Tokuda’s Molokai visit included the following Biden Administration officials: Krystal Ka‘ai, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Erika Moritsugu, Deputy … Continue Reading
July 04, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Joined CODEL to Affirm U.S. Commitment to Peace and Security in the Indo-Pacific
Washington, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to Hawai‘i, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and Okinawa. “I am proud to have joined Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith on this important CODEL to learn, discuss and see first-hand the many security challenges we face in the Indo-Pacific, as well as the opportunities for partnerships and soft power diplomacy … Continue Reading
June 22, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Advances Hawai‘i Priorities in Committee Markup of FY24 National Defense Authorization Act
(Washington, D.C.)- Today, Representative Jill Tokuda, a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) voted to report the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the full House. Enacted into law annually for over sixty consecutive years, the NDAA is a critical piece of legislation that addresses the Department of Defense and national security-related programs. Representative Tokuda participated in a 14-hour markup of the NDAA that began on Wednesday morning … Continue Reading
June 21, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Introduces the Grow Your Own Food Act to Increase Quality & Quantity of Locally Grown Food
(Washington, D.C.)- Today, Representative Jill Tokuda announced the recent introduction of the Grow Your Own Food Act to expand the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program. The program assists agricultural departments in eligible states and territories to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food insecure communities through small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations in food insecure communities in areas of the United States that have significant levels of … Continue Reading
June 20, 2023
Reps. Jill Tokuda and Diana Harshbarger Launch Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) along with the National Rural Health Association announced the launch of the Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus. The Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus will provide a forum for Members of Congress to advocate for legislation and policy actions that help increase access to quality, affordable health care and mental health services for all rural Americans. In addition to … Continue Reading
June 06, 2023
Reps. Jill Tokuda, Smith, Blumenauer, Armstrong Introduce Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction Act
Washington, D.C. - Recently, Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) introduced the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Burden Reduction Act. This legislation would modernize RHC regulations to ensure RHCs can effectively treat patients. The members released the following statements: “For so many in rural and underserved communities, their only means of accessing health care is through a rural health clinic. Communities in … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Statement on Debt Limit Agreement Vote
(Washington, D.C.)- Today, Representative Jill Tokuda issued the following statement on the debt limit agreement vote: “From day one of this debate, I have said we cannot raise the debt limit on the backs of our keiki, our kupuna, and the most vulnerable. For months, Democrats have been offering a clean and swift solution, while House Republicans chose to play partisan politics. To default on our debt would be catastrophic for our people, our economy, our environment, and global … Continue Reading
May 24, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Introduces the Keep Kupuna Fed Act to Maintain SNAP Food Benefits, Delivers Floor Speech
(Washington, D.C.)- Today, Representative Jill Tokuda spoke about her recently introduced bill, the Keep Kupuna Fed Act, on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would exempt Title II Social Security benefits (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) from the SNAP program’s income eligibility requirements to ensure that kupuna (seniors) can stay on SNAP, despite any future cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to Social Security. During her recent visits throughout … Continue Reading
May 23, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Gives Speech on House Floor Congratulating Iam Tongi on Winning American Idol’s Season 21
(Washington, DC) - Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives to congratulate Hawaiʻi-born performer, Iam Tongi, a proud son of Kahuku, on winning American Idol’s Season 21. “Iam Tongi, a proud son of Kahuku, just won American Idol’s Season 21 and today I congratulated him on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Iam captured the hearts of millions across the country with his soulful performances, becoming the first Hawaiʻi-born and … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
Reps. Jill Tokuda, Mary Peltola, and Ed Case Introduce Legislation to Increase Medicare Payments for Nursing Facilities
(Washington, D.C.)- Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) led Reps. Mary Sattler Peltola (AK-At Large) and Ed Case (HI-02) in announcing the introduction of legislation to ensure skilled nursing facilities in Hawaiʻi and Alaska receive fair reimbursements for the services they provide. The Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act of 2023 would authorize a cost-of-living adjustment to the Medicare payment formula for skilled nursing facilities in Hawaiʻi and Alaska to account for the … Continue Reading
May 08, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Winner of Second Congressional Art Competition from Maui High School
(Washington, D.C.)- Saturday, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) held a ceremony in Oahu to announce the winner of the U.S. Hou Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest, a high school art competition in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to showcase their artistic talent. Rep. Tokuda announced that the panel of three local artist judges selected art created by Cailyn Omuro from Maui High School. Cailyn's masterpiece will hang in the U.S. Capitol in the Cannon … Continue Reading
May 05, 2023
Rep. Tokuda Statement on Investigation of AFFF Spill at Red Hill
“This investigation makes clear that the November 29, 2022 AFFF spill at Red Hill should never have happened. When incident after incident is the result of “human error,” there comes a time when we need to recognize that there are systemic problems. The Navy needs to act now to hold people accountable for this spill and ensure that its continued work to remediate and close Red Hill meets the standards of quality and safety that the people of Hawai‘i deserve. Moving forward, we need to ensure … Continue Reading
May 05, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Congressional Art Competition Finalists for Second Congressional District
(Washington, D.C.)- Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) is thrilled to announce three finalists in the U.S. House of Representatives Artistic Discovery Contest, a high school art competition in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to showcase their artistic talent. The finalists were selected by three local renowned artists: Kirk Kurokawa, based on Maui; Brook Parker from Kahalu’u, O’ahu; and Iliahi Anthony, based in Hilo. The top three high school … Continue Reading