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Brian Emanuel Schatz is an American politician serving since 2012 as the senior United States senator from Hawaii. A progressive Democrat, Schatz served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006, representing the 25th legislative district; as the chairman of the Democratic Party of Hawaii from 2008 to 2010; and as the 12th lieutenant governor of Hawaii from 2010 to 2012.
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There is no good reason for a nine-year-old to be on Instagram or Snapchat. The growing evidence is clear: social media is making kids more depressed, more anxious, and more suicidal. Yet tech companies refuse to anything about it because it would hurt their bottom line. This is an urgent health crisis, and Congress must act with the boldness and urgency it demands
Career landmark: United States senator (2023).
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“There is no good reason for a nine-year-old to be on Instagram or Snapchat. The growing evidence is clear: social media is making kids more depressed, more anxious, and more suicidal. Yet tech companies refuse to anything about it because it would hurt their bottom line. This is an urgent health crisis, and Congress must act with the boldness and urgency it demands”
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Schatz introduced an amendment to a national security package endorsing the creation of a Palestinian state in response to the 2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip and inflammatory statements by Benjamin Netanyahu
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Career landmark: United States senator (2023).
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Career landmark: United States senator (2021–2023).
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Schatz and Senator Todd Young co-authored the Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Act, which created a federal fund that encourages new home construction and less restrictive local zoning laws
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“s nomination, but Kavanaugh was confirmed in a 50–48 vote. Schatz did not support Trump”
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Career landmark: United States senator (2019–2021).
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Schatz voiced his support for both a Green New Deal and a carbon tax as means to reduce emissions, saying that the two proposals are "perfectly compatible" with each other
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Trump nominated Mark Esper for the position
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Claimed: “Says of tear gas use against migrants, "Is this legal? Is this moral? Is this accurate? What is happening here?"” — rated Legal for Riot Control by PolitiFact.
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New York magazine called Schatz a progressive but not a "bomb thrower" like Bernie Sanders
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“Judge Brett Kavanaugh has a troubling record of undermining civil liberties, opposing environmental protection, favoring corporations over workers, and undermining reproductive rights”
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Schatz said on Twitter (now X), "I voted YES on Pompeo for CIA on the theory that he would be the 'adult in the room
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Schatz voted against Trump's Attorney General nominee, Jeff Sessions
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“We need to know if Judge Gorsuch will serve as an independent check on the executive and legislative branches. We need to know if Judge Gorsuch will interpret the law fairly or reliably favor the powerful. And we need to know if he will uphold the right to privacy, the basis for a woman”
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Schatz voted to confirm Trump's nominee Jim Mattis as Secretary of Defense
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“We can do more than lower the flag to half-mast. We can take a stand against gun violence by passing common-sense gun safety laws.”
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Trump nominated Ryan Zinke for Secretary of the Interior
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“I voted YES on Pompeo for CIA on the theory that he would be the”
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As a U.S. senator, Schatz is one of Pomona's highest-profile alumni; Pomona invited him to be the commencement speaker for its Class of 2017.
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Career landmark: United States senator (2017–2019).
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Schatz ran for and easily won his first full six-year Senate term against only nominal opposition
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Advocated for immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses
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To allow married gay couples to have equal access to the veterans benefits and Social Security they have earned
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Career landmark: United States senator (2015–2017).
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And has called for the criminalization of date-rape drugs
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Voted to expand background checks for gun purchases
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Career landmark: United States senator (2013–2015).
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Wrote an op-ed promoting subsidies for wind turbines
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The Hawaii Democratic Party nominated Schatz, Hanabusa, and deputy director of the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Esther Kia'aina
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Dictated a letter to Governor Neil Abercrombie asking that U
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Career landmark: United States senator (2012–2013).
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Schatz was inaugurated as Hawaii's 11th lieutenant governor alongside Abercrombie
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Schatz announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor of Hawaii
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Campaign: 2010 election.
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Career landmark: Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii (2010–2012).
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Schatz worked as spokesman for Obama's campaign in Hawaii
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Career landmark: chairperson (2008–2011).
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Campaign: 2006 congressional election.
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Defeated Republican Tracy Okubo, 64%–36%
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Ran in the newly redrawn 25th House district, and defeated Republican Bill Hols, 69%–31%
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Career landmark: member of the Hawaii House of Representatives (1998–2006).
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Schatz challenged the incumbent State Representative of the 24th district of the Hawaii House of Representatives, Republican Sam Aiona, and won, 53%–47%
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Studied at Pomona College, Bachelor of Arts (1994).
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Born 1972-10-20.
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We need to know if Judge Gorsuch will serve as an independent check on the executive and legislative branches. We need to know if Judge Gorsuch will interpret the law fairly or reliably favor the powerful. And we need to know if he will uphold the right to privacy, the basis for a woman
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