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)
67 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
S. 5664 · FUTURE of Workers Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5614 · Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 920 · A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
S.J.Res. 218 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 909 · A resolution designating September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month" to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Native Hawaiians and reaffirm the United States Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community to support their well-being.
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5010-5011)
S.Res. 902 · A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008)
S. 5537 · Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5414 · Stop Child Labor Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5403 · Debt-Free College Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5288 · Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5193 · Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5168 · Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Introduced Jul 29, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4926 · State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4915 · AI Labeling Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 4830 · A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86-014 Farrington Highway in Waianae, Hawaii, as the "United States Representative Colleen Hanabusa Post Office Building".
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 590.
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced May 20, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.
S. 4582 · Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 730 · A resolution congratulating the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Volleyball Championship.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2314; text: CR S2308)
S. 4545 · Scientific Integrity Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 715 · A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)
S. 4466 · PATH to the Foreign Service Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.