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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 17, 2026

SRES 868: A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".

This Senate resolution designates September 20, 2026, as National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day to honor the service of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in the U.S. Armed Forces. The text acknowledges historical discrimination, including the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and bans on transgender service, which resulted in thousands of discharges and denied benefits. It urges the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to end the current ban on transgender military service and restore access to gender-affirming health care for veterans and active duty personnel. Additionally, the resolution calls for these agencies to improve outreach so that individuals discharged based on their sexual orientation or gender identity can receive the benefits they are owed.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe resolution explicitly recognizes and honors LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans, acknowledging historical discrimination and urging an end to bans, which directly supports and protects veterans' recognition and rights.95% confidence
Jeff Merkley (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 17, 2026

SRES 864: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".

This resolution expresses the U.S. Senate's support for designating the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as National Estuaries Week to raise public awareness about the importance of these coastal ecosystems. The bill highlights that estuaries support a significant portion of the nation's population, jobs, and economic output while providing critical services such as flood control, water filtration, and habitat for fish and wildlife. It acknowledges ongoing threats to these areas, including pollution, sea-level changes, and harmful algal blooms, which have led to the loss of wetlands and degraded water quality. The resolution also commends the efforts of federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as community organizations, in protecting and restoring estuary health.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill expresses support for "National Estuaries Week" to raise public awareness about the importance of coastal ecosystems and their critical services like flood control, water filtration, and habitat for fish and wildlife.90% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 17, 2026

S 5431: Diversify Act

The Diversify Act amends the TEACH Grants program to double the maximum grant amount from $4,000 to $8,000 per year and increases the total debt conversion penalty for failing to complete service requirements from $16,000 to $32,000. The bill expands eligibility by allowing recipients to fulfill their teaching service obligations in high-need early childhood education programs, not just traditional K-12 schools. Additionally, it prohibits the government from imposing monetary penalties for refusing to complete service and requires the Secretary of Education to issue an electronic certificate upon completion. Finally, the act exempts these grants from automatic federal spending cuts known as sequestration.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill doubles the maximum TEACH Grant amount, increasing federal spending on education grants and potentially impacting the budget. This directly relates to government appropriations and fiscal management.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill doubles the maximum TEACH Grant amount, expands eligibility to early childhood education, and provides relief from monetary penalties, all of which strengthen educational access and support teachers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill expands eligibility for teaching service obligations to early childhood education, which could increase employment opportunities for educators in that sector.75% confidence
Cory A. Booker (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 17, 2026

S 5428: Stop the Wait Act of 2026

The Stop the Wait Act of 2026 eliminates the five-month waiting period required before individuals can receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, with a phased reduction starting in 2026 and full elimination by 2031. The bill directly affects people who are newly disabled and seeking federal financial support by allowing them to access these payments immediately upon approval rather than after a delay. Additionally, the legislation provides immediate Medicare coverage for eligible individuals under age 65 who lack other health insurance during this transition period. This change ensures that those without minimum essential coverage can enroll in Medicare Part A from the first month of their disability entitlement instead of waiting twenty-four months.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill eliminates the waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and provides immediate Medicare coverage, directly advancing access to healthcare and financial support for disabled individuals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill eliminates the five-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, providing immediate financial support to newly disabled individuals, which strengthens worker protections and benefits.80% confidence
Andy Kim (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 17, 2026

HRES 1564: Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day.

This House resolution designates September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day to highlight the contributions of agricultural educators and the National FFA Organization. It formally recognizes the role these groups play in preparing students for leadership and career success in the agriculture sector. The bill also acknowledges the work of over 11,000 educators across the United States and its territories who teach about food and natural resources.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill formally recognizes agricultural educators and their role in student leadership and career preparation, which supports the education sector.75% confidence
Tracey Mann (R) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 17, 2026

HR 10486: Relief Without Delay Act

The Relief Without Delay Act ensures that FEMA can continue disaster relief operations and access its Disaster Relief Fund even if the government shuts down due to a lapse in appropriations. It requires FEMA to submit monthly public reports detailing how disaster funds are obligated and spent, while also mandating the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assess unmet housing needs after major disasters. Additionally, the bill directs NOAA and FEMA to improve tornado detection capabilities using new technologies like artificial intelligence and establishes a grant program for communities to build storm shelters and upgrade warning systems.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill mandates HUD to assess unmet housing needs after major disasters, which directly supports addressing housing issues in affected communities.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill directs NOAA and FEMA to improve tornado detection capabilities, which implies an advancement in technology for public safety.55% confidence
Wesley Bell (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 16, 2026

HRES 1549: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China has engaged in the arbitrary or wrongful detention of American academics and has otherwise harmed the prospects for scientific collaboration and people-to-people exchanges between the United States and the People's Republic of China.

This House resolution formally condemns China's practice of detaining American academics and urges the U.S. government to prioritize securing their release, specifically highlighting the cases of Dr. Youlin Chen and Min Zin. It calls on the Secretary of State to consider raising the travel advisory level for China from Level 2 to Level 3 and to add a specific warning indicator regarding wrongful detention risks. Additionally, the bill requests a review of whether China meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of wrongful detention under existing federal law.
Stephen F. Lynch (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10415: Food for Thought Act of 2026

The Food for Thought Act of 2026 establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Agriculture to provide free meals and snacks to low-income college students at eligible institutions, including community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, and other minority-serving schools. To qualify, an institution must have at least 20 percent of its undergraduate students eligible for Federal Pell Grants, and grants are awarded for a maximum duration of two years with funds restricted to meal preparation, outreach, and limited equipment purchases. Recipients are required to prioritize students who receive Pell Grants or report food insecurity, while also evaluating institutional policies that may create barriers to enrollment and referring students to other federal benefit programs like SNAP. The bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2032 and mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture submit reports to Congress on the program's impact on student retention and completion rates.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill provides funding for free meals to low-income college students at community colleges and HBCUs, directly enhancing higher education access.95% confidence
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10280: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026

The 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026 expands federal funding and mandates insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services, directly affecting individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies as well as the providers who serve them. The bill authorizes grants to upgrade local lifeline call centers, build new crisis stabilization facilities, and train a larger workforce of behavioral health professionals. It requires Medicare, Medicaid, private group health plans, TRICARE, and other federal insurance programs to cover crisis response services with financial terms no more restrictive than standard medical care. Additionally, the legislation establishes a federal panel to develop training protocols for 9-1-1 dispatchers to better connect callers to appropriate crisis care rather than law enforcement responses.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands federal funding and mandates insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services, directly strengthening mental health access.95% confidence
Doris O. Matsui (D) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 9503: Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act of 2026

This bill officially changes the title of the U.S. Secret Service's uniformed officers from "Uniformed Division" to "Police" across multiple federal laws. The legislation directly affects the personnel and legal references within the U.S. Code by updating specific sections in Titles 2, 5, 10, 18, 28, and 31. By making these text replacements, the bill ensures that the agency's officers are consistently referred to as police in official statutes and regulations.
John H. Rutherford (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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