119th Congress
Brian Schatz
Senator, Hawaii
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- October 20, 1972 (age 53)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2012
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2029
- Votes With Party
- 95%
- Missed Votes
- 2%
- Office Phone
- 202-224-3934
- Website
- schatz.senate.gov
Committees
- Appropriations
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Foreign Relations
- Indian Affairs Vice Chairman
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Who Is Brian Schatz?
Brian Schatz is a Democratic senator from Hawaii in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2012. Born October 20, 1972, Schatz is 53. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Schatz voted on 94 and missed 2. Schatz voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time. Schatz sponsored 67 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Brian Schatz Voted
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- YeaProtect College Sports Act of 2026
- NayA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
- YeaA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
- YeaA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- NayNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- YeaA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bills Brian Schatz Sponsored
- Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 (S. 3383, Passed the Senate)
- FUTURE of Workers Act (S. 5664, In Committee)
- Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026 (S. 5614, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. (S.Res. 920, Introduced)
- 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. (S.J.Res. 218, In Committee)
- 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. (S.Res. 909, Introduced)
- A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week". (S.Res. 902, Agreed To)
- Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act (S. 5537, In Committee)
- PREP Act (S. 5482, In Committee)
- Stop Child Labor Act (S. 5414, In Committee)
- Debt-Free College Act of 2026 (S. 5403, In Committee)
- 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". (S. 4830, Out of Committee)
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- INSPIRES Act (S. 5317, In Committee)
- Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act (S. 5288, In Committee)
- Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2026 (S. 5193, In Committee)
- Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act (S. 5168, In Committee)
- Pacific POWER Act (S. 4610, Out of Committee)
- CORE Pacific Act (S. 5131, In Committee)
- State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act (S. 4926, In Committee)
- AI Labeling Act of 2026 (S. 4915, In Committee)
- CONSENT Act (S. 4695, In Committee)
- Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 (S. 4582, In Committee)
- A resolution congratulating the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Volleyball Championship. (S.Res. 730, Agreed To)
- Scientific Integrity Act (S. 4545, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026. (S.Res. 715, Introduced)
- PATH to the Foreign Service Act (S. 4466, In Committee)
- A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools. (S.Res. 670, Introduced)
- A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. (S.Con.Res. 32, In Committee)
- GUARDRAILS Act (S. 4216, In Committee)
- Child Suicide Prevention Act (S. 4210, In Committee)
- A resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month". (S.Res. 625, Introduced)
- ReSCUE Oceans Act (S. 3910, In Committee)
- FAIR Act (S. 3823, In Committee)
- Data Care Act of 2025 (S. 3570, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes. (S. 612, Passed the Senate)
- Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025 (S. 3462, In Committee)
- Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act (S. 3375, In Committee)
- Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025 (S. 613, Out of Committee)
- TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act (S. 1378, Out of Committee)
- A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. (S.Res. 443, Introduced)
- Federal Employees Civil Relief Act (S. 2982, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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. (S.Res. 419, Introduced)
- A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week". (S.Res. 417, Agreed To)
- Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act of 2025 (S. 2671, In Committee)
- Pacific Ready Coast Guard Act (S. 2652, In Committee)
- Empowering App-Based Workers Act (S. 2488, In Committee)
- Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025 (S. 2363, In Committee)
- Unsubscribe Act of 2025 (S. 2253, In Committee)
- Kids Off Social Media Act (S. 278, Out of Committee)
- Wall Street Tax Act of 2025 (S. 2127, In Committee)
- State Public Option Act (S. 2073, In Committee)
- A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government. (S.Res. 218, Introduced)
- PATCH Act (S. 1624, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025. (S.Res. 204, Introduced)
- Climate Change Financial Risk Act of 2025 (S. 1471, In Committee)
- A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the United States to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools. (S.Res. 168, Introduced)
- CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (S. 1261, In Committee)
- A resolution designating April 2025 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news. (S.Res. 152, Introduced)
- A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. (S.Con.Res. 11, In Committee)
- Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2025 (S. 1181, In Committee)
- Cultural Trade Promotion Act (S. 1125, In Committee)
- Rights for the TSA Workforce Act (S. 997, In Committee)
- Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025 (S. 871, In Committee)
- A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Εlelo Hawai'i Month". (S.Res. 83, Introduced)
- Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025 (S. 590, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the people of the United States should have continuous access to timely, up-to-date, and accurate health information. (S.Res. 37, Introduced)
- FAIR Act (S. 126, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Schatz spoke on the floor 95 times on 68 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, September 24, 2026, 532 wordsDirecting the President, Pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to Remove United States Armed Forces from Hostilities with Iran
I want to thank the Senator from Virginia and ranking member of the Intelligence Committee and also thank Senator Kim, the Senator from New Jersey, both of whom have real expertise in this area and as it intersects with public policy.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, September 23, 2026, 1,178 wordsProtect College Sports Act of 2026
When the people building AI warn us about the potential for their models to cause serious harm, we must take them seriously.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, August 6, 2026, 141 wordsNomination of Kenneth Sorenson
I rise today in support of the nomination of Kenneth Sorenson to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaii. Mr. Sorenson has devoted four decades to the Department of Justice, serving with distinction as an assistant U.S. attorney, first assistant U.S. attorney, criminal chief, senior litigation counsel, and most recently as acting and interim U.S. attorney.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, August 5, 2026, 799 wordsEconomy (Executive Calendar)
The price of everything is up, and that is on purpose. It is on purpose because Donald Trump made it so.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, July 22, 2026, 10 wordsHonoring Tyler Feehan (Executive Calendar)That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β
- Senate, July 15, 2026, 1,648 wordsIran (Executive Calendar)
Donald Trump is dragging us back into war again, and no one is exactly sure why. He achieved almost none of his objectives that he set out at the beginning of war, while spending tens--if not hundreds--of billions of dollars and forcing Americans to pay more for everything, especially gas and groceries.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, July 15, 2026, 517 wordsTribute to Sergeant Major David Marshall
I rise today to pay tribute to an exceptional noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army, SGM David J. Marshall, who currently serves as the deputy chief for the Army's Senate Liaison Division and will retire from Active Duty after 20 distinguished years of active Federal service at the end of this year.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, June 24, 2026, 1,238 wordsIran (Executive Calendar)
For every American who is wondering what on Earth the war in Iran over the past 3\1/2\ months was for, the answer is relatively simple: next to nothing.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - Senate, June 18, 2026, 15 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 554 (Executive Calendar)That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β
- Senate, June 18, 2026, 200 wordsTribute to Rhoda Magbitang and Lee Anne Wong (Executive Calendar)
I join everyone in Hawaii in congratulating chefs Rhoda Magbitang and Lee Anne Wong on their recent wins on ``Top Chef'' and ``Last Chef Standing.'' Both chefs displayed incredible skill and perseverance in their respective competitions and showcased what makes Hawaii's food scene so special, with our unique blend of cultures and cuisines. I continue to think Hawaii is among the best eating places on the planet.
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- Trump Administration (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 18, 2026)
- Unanimous Consent Requests: S. 1032 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 17, 2026)
- Reconciliation (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 20, 2026)
- Executive Resolutions (Senate, May 18, 2026)
- University of Hawaii Men's Volleyball Team (Senate, May 14, 2026)
- Congratulating the University of Hawaii Men's Volleyball Team for Winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Volleyball Championship (Senate, May 14, 2026)
- Flooding in Hawaii (Senate, April 29, 2026)
- Recognizing the Significance of Community College Month in April (Senate, April 22, 2026)
- Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 526 (Executive Session) (Senate, March 22, 2026)
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Resumed (Senate, March 20, 2026)
- Cloture Motion (Executive Session) (Senate, March 20, 2026)
- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act: Resumed (Senate, March 19, 2026)
- Appropriations (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 4, 2026)
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (Senate, January 30, 2026)
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, January 28, 2026)
- Energy Costs (Senate, January 13, 2026)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota... (Senate, January 7, 2026)
- Jeffrey Epstein (Senate, December 16, 2025)
- Amending the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to Authorize Grants to Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations (Senate, December 16, 2025)
- Affordability (Executive Session) (Senate, December 10, 2025)
- Kids Online Safety Act (Executive Session) (Senate, December 3, 2025)
- Healthcare (Executive Session) (Senate, December 3, 2025)
- Vote on Bragdon Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, December 2, 2025)
- Vote on Nieh Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, November 19, 2025)
- Louisville UPS Plane Accident (Executive Calendar) (Senate, November 5, 2025)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Executive Calendar) (Senate, November 5, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management Relating to "Miles City Field Office Record Of... (Senate, October 8, 2025)
- Government Funding (Executive Calendar) (Senate, October 3, 2025)
- Government Funding (Executive Session) (Senate, October 1, 2025)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (Senate, September 30, 2025)
- Government Funding (Executive Session) (Senate, September 29, 2025)
- Cloture Motion (Senate, September 11, 2025)
- Vote on Lanahan Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, September 9, 2025)
- Honoring Officer Suzanne O (Senate, September 8, 2025)
- Cloture Motion (Senate, August 2, 2025)
- Change of Vote (Executive Calendar) (Senate, August 2, 2025)
- Vote on Arrigo Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, August 2, 2025)
- Permitting Reform (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 30, 2025)
- Gaza (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 30, 2025)
- Housing (Executive Session) (Senate, July 23, 2025)
- Tribute to Dr. Fredrick "Skip" Burkle (Senate, July 22, 2025)
- Vote on Edlow Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 15, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Senate, July 14, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill (Executive Session) (Senate, June 23, 2025)
- Alex Padilla (Senate, June 12, 2025)
- Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Session) (Senate, June 11, 2025)
- Los Angeles Protests (Executive Session) (Senate, June 11, 2025)
- Remembering Ralph Vigil (Senate, June 10, 2025)
- Vote on O'Neill Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, June 5, 2025)
- Budget Reconciliation (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 4, 2025)
- Vote on Walsh Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 4, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Relating to "Federal Motor... (Senate, May 21, 2025)
- National Police Week (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 14, 2025)
- Vote on Rigas Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 14, 2025)
- Unanimous Consent Request: Executive Calendar (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 13, 2025)
- Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 218 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 13, 2025)
- Qatar (Senate, May 12, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Federal Communications Commission Relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap... (Senate, May 6, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy Relating... (Senate, May 1, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance... (Senate, April 29, 2025)
- Texas (Senate, April 28, 2025)
- Tribute to Richard J. Durbin (Senate, April 28, 2025)
- Authorizing Representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the Case of Desmond Bellard V. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator (Senate, April 10, 2025)
- Vote on Landau Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 24, 2025)
- Nomination of Martin Makary (Executive Session) (Senate, March 12, 2025)
- Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Session) (Senate, March 12, 2025)
- Trump Administration (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 12, 2025)
- Nomination of Linda McMahon (Executive Session) (Senate, March 3, 2025)
- Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (Executive Session) (Senate, March 3, 2025)
- Nomination of Kashyap Patel (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 19, 2025)
- Border Security (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 12, 2025)
- Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
- Vote on Vought Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
- Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 51 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 3, 2025)
- Project 2025 (Senate, February 3, 2025)
- Cabinet Nominations (Executive Session) (Senate, January 30, 2025)
- Trump Executive Orders (Executive Session) (Senate, January 30, 2025)
- Trump Executive Orders (Senate, January 29, 2025)
- January 6 (Executive Session) (Senate, January 28, 2025)
- Cloture Motion (Senate, January 28, 2025)
- Trump Executive Orders (Senate, January 28, 2025)
- Cabinet Nominations (Executive Session) (Senate, January 24, 2025)
- Nomination of Peter Hegseth (Executive Session) (Senate, January 24, 2025)
- Nomination of Peter Hegseth (Executive Session) (Senate, January 24, 2025)
- Unanimous Consent Request (Executive Session) (Senate, January 24, 2025)
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Questions About Brian Schatz
Is Brian Schatz still in Congress?
Yes. Brian Schatz is serving as senator from Hawaii in the 119th Congress.
What party is Brian Schatz?
Brian Schatz is a Democrat.
When is Brian Schatz up for reelection?
Schatz's current term ends January 3, 2029, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2028.
How old is Brian Schatz?
Brian Schatz was born October 20, 1972 and is 53.
How often does Brian Schatz vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Schatz voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time.
What committees is Brian Schatz on?
Senate Committee on Appropriations; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (Vice Chairman); Senate Select Committee on Ethics.