Rep. Jill Tokuda Announces Appointment to Agriculture Committee
(Washington, DC) - Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) was appointed to serve on the powerful House Committee on Agriculture, an important appointment for Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District. “I am excited and humbled to be appointed to the House Committee on Agriculture,” said Rep. Jill Tokuda. “The reauthorization of the Farm Bill only happens every five years, and I intend on being a strong voice for Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District and ensure that we are both … Continue Reading
January 25, 2023
Rep. Jill Tokuda Gives Inaugural Floor Speech on Debt Ceiling and High Cost of Living in Hawaiʻi
(Washington, DC) - Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) took to the House Floor to deliver her first inaugural floor speech representing Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District. Tokuda spoke about the need to raise the debt ceiling to fulfill our country’s financial obligations to pay for past debt and uphold our responsibility to Americans relying on Social Security, Medicare, and other critical federal programs. Tokuda also highlighted the extreme high cost of living in Hawaiʻi … Continue Reading
January 20, 2023
Reps. Jill Tokuda and Ed Case Announce $2.5 Million of USDA Funding for Invasive Species Prevention
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02) and Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will award over $2.5 million to Hawaiʻi’s Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP). “I have walked through farms devastated by infestation and disease. I've talked with farmers struggling to keep their family farms going. This funding from the … Continue Reading
January 07, 2023
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda Sworn in as a Member of the 118th Congress
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02) was sworn in today as a Member of the 118th Congress to become Hawaiʻi’s newest elected official in the U.S. House of Representatives. Tokuda was elected with nearly 60% of the vote in the General Election to represent Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District, which encompasses the islands of Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kahoʻolawe, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kauaʻi, Niʻihau and the rural parts of Oʻahu, including Waimanālo, Kailua, Kāneʻohe, the North … Continue Reading
January 03, 2023
Taking the Oath of Office
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January 03, 2023
118th United States Congress Convenes
The First Session of the 118th United States Congress commenced on January 3rd, 2023 with Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives in … Continue Reading
January 03, 2023
Newest Members of Congress
The newest Members of Congress are sworn in on January 3rd, 2023 when the First Session of the 118th United States Congress … Continue Reading