Brian Schatz
DemocraticHawaiiSenate
Terms of Service
Senate · 2012–2013
Senate · 2013–2015
Senate · 2015–2017
Senate · 2017–2019
Senate · 2019–2021
Senate · 2021–2023
Senate · 2023–2025
Senate · 2025–present
Sponsored Legislation
A bill to provide for the retraining and support of workers displaced by automation technologies or artificial intelligence, to require Federal action during periods of elevated unemployment, and for other purposes.
119-S-5664Sep 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
119-S-5614Sep 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
119-SRES-920Sep 29, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
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.
119-SJRES-218Sep 29, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
119-SRES-909Arts, Culture, ReligionSep 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5010-5011)
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
119-SRES-902HealthSep 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)
Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act
119-S-5537Crime and Law EnforcementSep 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
PREP Act
119-S-5482Sep 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Stop Child Labor Act
119-S-5414Labor and EmploymentSep 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Debt-Free College Act of 2026
119-S-5403EducationSep 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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".
119-S-4830Government Operations and PoliticsSep 14, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 590.
Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
119-S-5288Armed Forces and National SecurityAug 6, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
INSPIRES Act
119-S-5317EducationAug 6, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2026
119-S-5193HealthJul 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
119-S-5168Government Operations and PoliticsJul 29, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
CORE Pacific Act
119-S-5131International AffairsJul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.