URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE TAXPAYER RELIEF FOR TARIFF-RELATED COST-OF-LIVING IMPACTS ON HAWAII HOUSEHOLDS.
This bill is a non-binding resolution that asks the U.S. Congress to provide financial relief to Hawaii households affected by higher prices caused by federal tariffs. It specifically targets families struggling with increased costs for food, fuel, and essential goods, with special attention to low-income residents and those on neighbor islands. The resolution urges Congress to create a rebate or refund program to offset these expenses and to address the constitutional concerns surrounding the tariff policies. It does not create any new laws or programs itself but serves as a formal recommendation to federal lawmakers.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Apr 1, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0).
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Committee
Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1647-26), recommending referral to FIN.
lower
Mar 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Templo, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Gedeon; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Tam.
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 19
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Offered
lower
9 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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