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June 3, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Kaiali’i Kahele (D-HI) and Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday led a bipartisan group of members in calling for Congress to provide USINDOPACOM with its full request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI) in the FY2022 defense appropriations bill. In a letter to Reps. Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Ken Calvert (R-CA), as first reported by Defense News, the members outlined the importance of the investments outlined in former USINDOPACOM Commander Admiral Davidson's report on how to fulfill the PDI and why it's important to US security interests in the region.
June 1, 2021
Aloha! It's been another busy month representing the people of Hawaiʻi's second congressional district. In May, we celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, culminating in the signing of our anti-Asian hate bill into law! Now, with Central Pacific hurricane season starting today, I want to ensure each of us is well prepared for any emergency.
May 28, 2021
HILO, HI — Today, Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele issued the following statement on President Biden’s Executive Order establishing the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
May 24, 2021
Hawaii’s Big Island is due to reinforce its reputation as the epicentre of US aquaculture research, following the award of a $1.8 million grant and the announcement of a brand new aquaculture innovation studio.
May 20, 2021
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May 19, 2021
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, members of the For Country Caucus joined forces with national nonprofit, Operation Gratitude, to impact thousands of deployed troops in recognition of Military Appreciation Month and to draw attention to the importance of constructing a national memorial to the veterans who have served in the Global War on Terrorism.
May 19, 2021
“These federal funds will go a long way toward repairing roads and bridges damaged during the catastrophic flooding that swept through Haiku and other areas of East Maui in March,” Mayor Michael Victorino said in a news release Tuesday.
May 18, 2021
Today, the House of Representatives advanced an amended bipartisan VET TEC Enhancement Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02) and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) which would increase the authorization for the high technology pilot program of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA).
May 18, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House of Representatives advanced an amended bipartisan VET TEC Enhancement Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02) and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) which would increase the authorization for the high technology pilot program of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA).
Issues:Veterans
May 17, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02) announced that he is seeking a wounded and/or disabled veteran for a two-year paid fellowship in his Hawaiʻi Office, headquartered in Hilo. The veteran chosen for the fellowship will work closely with the constituent services team to resolve issues with federal agencies, attend local events and meetings on behalf of the Congressman and perform legislative work in coordination with the legislative staff.
Issues:Veterans