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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted May 15, 2021
By GovTrack .us @ 6:43 PM :: 2058 Views :: Congressional Delegation

Hawaii Congressional Delegation

From GovTrack.us, May 15, 2021

May 4, 2021 — Introduced

H.R. 2967: To establish a comprehensive, long-term United States strategy and policy for the Pacific Islands, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1]

This bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Natural Resources, and one other committee which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration.

Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1] is a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources.

 

May 7, 2021 — Bill Text

H.R. 297: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the establishment of, and the potential land that could be included in, a unit of the National Forest System in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.

This bill’s text for status Preprint (Suspension) (May 7, 2021) is now available.

Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1] is the sponsor of this bill.

 

May 7, 2021 1:38 p.m. — Legislation Coming Up

H.R. 297: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the establishment of, and the potential land that could be included in, a unit of the National Forest System in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.

This bill has been added to the House’s schedule for the coming week, according to the House Majority Leader. See the week ahead.

Last Action: This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 13, 2021. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

 

May 10, 2021 5:30 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Andrea Joan Palm to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services: Andrea Joan Palm, of Wisconsin, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services

Cloture Motion Agreed to 62/35

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 11, 2021 11:39 a.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN125: Andrea Joan Palm, of Wisconsin, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services

Nomination Confirmed 61/37

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 11, 2021 12:20 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cynthia Minette Marten to be Deputy Secretary of Education: Cynthia Minette Marten, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of Education

Cloture Motion Agreed to 54/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 11, 2021 2:27 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN128: Cynthia Minette Marten, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of Education

Nomination Confirmed 54/44

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 11, 2021 5:35 p.m. — Vote

S.J.Res. 15: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to “National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Len

Joint Resolution Passed 52/47

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 11, 2021 7:05 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 1629: Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act

Failed 250/168

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

May 12, 2021 — Introduced

S. 1601: A bill to establish the Future of Local News Committee to examine and report on the role of local news gathering in sustaining democracy in the United States and the factors contributing to the demise of local journalism, and to propose policies

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

 

May 12, 2021 — Introduced

S. 1584: A bill to create a 2020 Census Federal Advisory Committee on Transparency and Standards.

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

 

May 12, 2021 — Introduced

S. 1593: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the designation of general surgery shortage areas, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

 

May 12, 2021 noon — Vote

On the Motion to Discharge PN124: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Motion to Discharge Agreed to 51/48

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 12, 2021 1:18 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Ronald Stroman to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service: Ronald Stroman, of the District of Columbia, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2021

Cloture Motion Agreed to 68/30

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 12, 2021 3:30 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN246: Ronald Stroman, of the District of Columbia, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2021

Nomination Confirmed 69/30

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 12, 2021 3:48 p.m. — Vote

On Ordering the Previous Question: H.Res. 380: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, ...

Passed 212/206

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

May 12, 2021 4:19 p.m. — Vote

H.Res. 380: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the b

Passed 214/210

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

May 12, 2021 4:21 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Ronald Stroman to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service: Ronald Stroman, of the District of Columbia, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2028

Cloture Motion Agreed to 67/32

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 12, 2021 4:57 p.m. — Vote

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills

Passed 349/74

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

May 12, 2021 5:52 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN245: Ronald Stroman, of the District of Columbia, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2028

Nomination Confirmed 66/32

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 12, 2021 6:33 p.m. — Vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Amber Faye McReynolds to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service: Amber Faye McReynolds, of Colorado, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2026

Cloture Motion Agreed to 60/38

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 13, 2021 — Introduced

S. 1611: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the responses of the Department of Defense to sex-related offenses, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

 

May 13, 2021 — Introduced

S. 1607: A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve how the Department of Veterans Affairs discloses to individuals entitled to educational assistance from the Department risks associated with using such assistance at particular educa

Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]

This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] is a member of the committee.

 

May 13, 2021 12:02 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN244: Amber Faye McReynolds, of Colorado, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2026

Nomination Confirmed 59/38

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 13, 2021 1:47 p.m. — Vote

On the Nomination PN79-3: Donet Dominic Graves, Jr., of Ohio, to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce

Nomination Confirmed 89/7

Sen. Hirono [D-HI]: Yea

Sen. Schatz [D-HI]: Yea

 

May 13, 2021 2:30 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 46 (Waters) to H.R. 2547: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 117-29 as en bloc No. 1: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.

Agreed to 210/202

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

May 13, 2021 3:02 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 47 (Waters) to H.R. 2547: An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 117-29 as en bloc No. 2: Nos. 4 and 8.

Failed 208/214

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Nay

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Nay

 

May 13, 2021 3:35 p.m. — Vote

H.Amdt. 48 (Wagner) to H.R. 2547: To replace the underlying bill with targeted approaches to improve the debt collection and credit reporting framework which will ensure the financial system remains safe and sound while protecting and introducing options

Failed 199/224

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Nay

 

May 13, 2021 4:07 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 2547: Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act

Passed 215/207

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

May 13, 2021 4:48 p.m. — Vote

H.R. 2877: Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021

Passed 323/93

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

May 14, 2021 — Bill Text

S. 937: COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

This bill’s text for status Preprint (Suspension) (May 14, 2021) is now available.

Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] is the sponsor of this bill.

 

May 14, 2021 11:03 a.m. — Vote

H.R. 1065: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Passed 315/101

Rep. Case [D-HI1]: Yea

Rep. Kahele [D-HI2]: Yea

 

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