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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), and 107 other House Democrats to send a letter to Defense Secretary James N. Mattis requesting answers and justification for his deployment of 5,200 additional U.S. troops to the Southern border.
Honolulu, HI. – Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa issued the following statement following President Trump’s claim that he can issue an executive order and unilaterally terminate the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship:
Representative Colleen Hanabusa and Senator Mazie Hirono introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution in the United States Senate to recognize the month of October as Filipino American History Month. The resolution acknowledges the key role Filipino Americans play in shaping our country.
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Environment, Energy + Natural Resources
As a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Federal Lands, Representative Hanabusa participates in all matters related to the National Park System, U.S.
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Labor + Employment
Representative Hanabusa is committed to growing the economy and protecting American workers.
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Native Hawaiian
Native Hawaiian issues have been a priority for Representative Hanabusa throughout her political career. As a daughter of Waianae and longtime resident of Oahu’s Leeward Coast, Native Hawaiian values and families have always played a significant role in her life.
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Education
Representative Hanabusa is committed to investing in our keiki and providing every child access to a quality education. Supporting education and our educators is critical to a healthy society and a robust economy.
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Health Care + Social Security
Representative Hanabusa is committed to protecting long-cherished American entitlement programs and ensuring that all Americans have continued access to quality affordable health coverage.
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security and Medicare for their daily needs. However, despite the tremendous benefits these programs provide, they are constantly targeted for cuts.