Federal · Hawaii · Democratic
Brian Schatz
Democrat U.S. Senator for Hawaii.
Voted further left than 88% of the Senate, based on 897 roll-call votes this Congress.4
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On the record
- Office
- U.S. Senator for Hawaii1
- Party
- Democratic1
- In this office since
- December 27, 20121
- Term ends
- January 3, 20291
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-3934 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
- Filed to run
- U.S. Senate, Hawaii (2028)3
What they say and what they did
Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.
- 49 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 235 cosponsored5
- Voted on 55 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 16
- Committees: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (Vice Chairman); Senate Select Committee on Ethics; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Committee on Appropriations; Senate Committee on Foreign Relations2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 37 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5414: Stop Child Labor Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 3570: Data Care Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored S. 2488: Empowering App-Based Workers Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20267
- Voted Yea on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 20268
- Voted Yea on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 20269
- Voted Nay on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202510
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202511
Taxes
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 25 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3462: Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 2127: Wall Street Tax Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Voted Not voting on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202512
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202513
Health care
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 21 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5193: Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 4582: Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 4210: Child Suicide Prevention Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Immigration
Abortion
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
Guns
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 8 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3910: ReSCUE Oceans Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored S. 1181: Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored S. 871: Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 84: 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 Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202616
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 632: 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 Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202517
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 623: 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 Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202518
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution 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 "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202519
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 560: 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 "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202520
Education
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
Crime and policing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 19 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5537: Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 5482: PREP Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 4926: State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521
Foreign policy
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 23 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4610: Pacific POWER Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.
- Sponsored S. 5131: CORE Pacific Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored S. 4466: PATH to the Foreign Service Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202622
Social Security and Medicare
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5
Housing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
Elections and voting
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 7 and cosponsored 20 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 218: 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. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 4830: 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". Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 590.
- Sponsored S. 5168: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 37: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202624
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202525
Technology and AI
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 7 and cosponsored 12 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4915: AI Labeling Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored S. 4545: Scientific Integrity Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored S. 4216: GUARDRAILS Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution 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 Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202526
Civil rights
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 12 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3383: Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 Held at the desk.
- Sponsored S. 612: 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. Held at the desk.
- Sponsored S. 3375: Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 14 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5288: Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Voted Nay on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202527
- Voted Nay on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202528
Drugs and addiction
Farms and rural areas
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 6 bills on this issue5
Money: U.S. Senate, Hawaii (2028)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$1.5M
Spent$613K
Cash on hand$2.5M
- From individuals $1.0M
- From PACs and other committees $346K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $90K
Gifts from people, by size29
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 9%
- $200–$499 1%
- $500–$999 5%
- $1,000–$1,999 23%
- $2,000 and up 62%
Top PACs and committees giving directly30
Individual donors
- $962K from 1,736 itemized gifts31
- 32% came from people in Hawaii31
- 6% came from retired people31
- Top states: Hawaii $305K, California $142K, New York $95K, Virginia $66K, Massachusetts $65K31
Where donors work31
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Anthropic | 12 gifts | $41,500 |
| First Hawaiian Bank | 12 gifts | $19,249 |
| Comcast | 16 gifts | $17,000 |
| Matson | 15 gifts | $14,500 |
| Anthropic PBC | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Blackstone | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| KKR | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Cape | 3 gifts | $8,500 |
| Moran Global Strategies | 6 gifts | $8,300 |
| North Star Scientific | 3 gifts | $8,000 |
| Davis Levin Livingston | 4 gifts | $7,700 |
| Makai Ocean Engineering | 5 gifts | $7,250 |
| Alsop Louie Partners | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Aurora Innovation | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Bank of Hawaii | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Brian Schatzhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S001194Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S4HI00136https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4HI00136/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/dataRetrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
- 5GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 6Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/VotesRetrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 7Senate roll call 228, August 8, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00228.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 8Senate roll call 20, January 30, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00020.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 9Senate roll call 11, January 15, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00011.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 10Senate roll call 618, November 10, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00618.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 11Senate roll call 600, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00600.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 12Senate roll call 151, March 26, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00151.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 13Senate roll call 102, March 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00102.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 14Senate roll call 163, June 5, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00163.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 15Senate roll call 7, January 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00007.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 16Senate roll call 84, April 16, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00084.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 17Senate roll call 632, December 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00632.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 18Senate roll call 623, November 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00623.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 19Senate roll call 599, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00599.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 20Senate roll call 560, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00560.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 21Senate roll call 127, March 14, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00127.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 22Senate roll call 224, August 7, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00224.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 23Senate roll call 53, March 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00053.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 24Senate roll call 37, February 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00037.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 25Senate roll call 654, December 18, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00654.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 26Senate roll call 238, May 8, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00238.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 27Senate roll call 648, December 17, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00648.htmOn the Motion
- 28Senate roll call 570, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00570.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 29FEC: contributions to Brian Schatz by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4HI00136/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 30FEC: committee contributions to Brian Schatz, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00540732&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 31FEC: itemized individual contributions to Schatz for Senate, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00540732&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026