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On Senate floor, Mayorkas impeachment sparks procedural clash
17 Apr 2024 23:12 GMT
… Democrat Edward J. Markey asked Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii: “Can you explain … . “Vote, vote.”
When the Senate returned from the quorum call … repeatedly reminded them that the Senate was in a posture to … bill that stalled in the Senate in February after former …
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U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Joins Over 40 Democrats Urging Hospitals to Protect Patients’ Sensitive Medical Records from Partisan Fishing Expeditions
17 Apr 2024 22:01 GMT
… Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden released the following … to a report by the Senate Finance Committee’s majority staff … .
The letter is cosigned by Senators Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., Tammy … -Md., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Brian Schatz, D-Hawai’i, Ed Markey …
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New Senate and House Support for Children’s Online Privacy Legislation
17 Apr 2024 12:56 GMT
… was introduced in 2022 by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn … suicide and eating disorders.
Senate Commerce Committee Passes Two … February, with the following senators joining Wednesday as new … Gary Peters of Michigan, Brian Schatz of Hawaii, Peter Welch of …
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Senator Schatz Bill Sets Social Media Age Minimum
17 Apr 2024 03:13 GMT
(BIVN) – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) presented an … age of 17.
According to Sen. Schatz, the updated legislation … and stakeholders, as well as Senate and Commerce Committee leadership, … connections.
image from video by Sen. Schatz
The idea that …
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Senate readies for Mayorkas impeachment showdown
16 Apr 2024 22:51 GMT
… presentation of the articles, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. … unanimous consent that allows the Senate to function normally.
“We … reelection — to call their senators asking them to vote for … have not read them yet.”
Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, argued the …
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Senators Dick Durbin and Chris Coons Introduce Bill to Limit Use of Solitary Confinement
15 Apr 2024 23:07 GMT
… Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Chris Coons ( … introduction comes before the Senate Judiciary Committee’s full … The legislation is cosponsored by Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI).
The Solitary … as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the …
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An in-depth look at Sen. Hirono's year, so far
15 Apr 2024 18:42 GMT
… the end January, she and Senator Brian Schatz began working on bills that … a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Hirono questioned CEOs of … a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Hirono released the …
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Sen. Cantwell wants online privacy law, but critics say she’s slowed efforts for years
14 Apr 2024 04:07 GMT
… the bill.
Some senators have called on Senate Majority Leader Charles E … bill. Other Senate Democrats, including Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) and Brian Schatz (Hawaii), expressed … any current senator between 2001 and 2022, behind only Sen. Amy Klobuchar …
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Fossil Fuel Guard Dog is Top Dog Climate Menace
17 Apr 2024 22:45 GMT
… has been belching for years.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I … against climate action, Whitehouse and Sen. Brian Schatz, D-H.I., issued a … history of climate obstruction,” the senators wrote.
While the Chamber continues …
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Sen. Schatz calls on Congress to pass more disaster relief funding
12 Apr 2024 02:43 GMT
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz called on the Senate this week to pass additional … recovery from the August wildfires.
Sen. Brian Schatz urged the passage of Community …