Brian Schatz
Senator · HI · D
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 · In the Senate since Dec 27, 2012
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Senator · HI · D
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 · In the Senate since Dec 27, 2012
Official websiteContact formBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
329 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S. 3281 · Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 3279 · John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3226 · Bring Our Heroes Home Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 3214 · Background Check Expansion Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 501 · A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8208; text: CR S8208)
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 498 · A resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist.
Introduced Nov 10, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Nov 10, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135-8136)
S.Res. 483 · A resolution honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.
Introduced Nov 5, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Dec 9, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580-8581; text: CR 11/5/2025 S7927-7928)
S.Res. 481 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Introduced Nov 3, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Nov 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 3079 · Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
S.Res. 473 · A resolution commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.
Introduced Oct 29, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 29, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7829)
S. 3071 · Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 29, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
S. 3043 · Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 23, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
S. 3039 · True Shutdown Fairness Act
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 23, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.J.Res. 90 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Oct 16, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 5, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 6, 2025): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
S.Res. 450 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S7117)
Introduced Oct 7, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 2966 · Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 2965 · No Argentina Bailout Act
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Oct 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 2963 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 428 · A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6882; text: CR S6879-6880)
S.Res. 423 · A resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.J.Res. 84 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 8.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 418 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 29, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/19/2025 S6795-6796)