Brian Schatz
Democrat Senator, Hawaii
55 bills238 cosponsored$1.8M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “Senator Schatz grew up in Honolulu and received his bachelor’s degree from Pomona College.” source
Public service
- “Brian Schatz is Hawai‘i's senior United States Senator.” source
- “Brian was sworn into the U.S. Senate on December 27, 2012.” source
- “Prior to his service in Congress, Senator Schatz was Hawai‘i’s Lieutenant Governor and served for eight years in the Hawai‘i State House of Representatives.” source
- “Senator Schatz serves as vice chair for the Indian Affairs Committee” source
Family
- “He is married to Linda Schatz, an architect. They have a son and a daughter.” source
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Legislation
S 5669cosponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5664sponsor
A bill to provide for the retraining and support of workers displaced by automation technologies or artificial intelligence, to require Federal action during periods of elevated unemployment, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 931cosponsor
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)
S 5614sponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 920sponsor
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
SJRES 218sponsor
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constiution 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.
S 5576cosponsor
A bill to establish the Artificial Intelligence Safety Board, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SRES 911cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
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SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
SRES 902sponsor
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008)
SRES 909sponsor
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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5010-5011)
SRES 900cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)
S 5539cosponsor
A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5537sponsor
A bill to authorize grants for emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5565cosponsor
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S 5471cosponsor
A bill to require disclosure of certain information relating to artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5476cosponsor
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 5482sponsor
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish an Office of Prison Education, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 870cosponsor
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
Voting Record
264 yea640 nay11 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
Official statements and press releases from Brian Schatz are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $58KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $455K
Spent $724KCash $2.7M
2024 cycle$525K
Small donors $34KLarge individual $285KPACs $127K
Spent $979KCash $1.7M
2022 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $165KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $1.2M
Spent $3.5MCash $2.1M
2020 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $48KLarge individual $609KPACs $424K
Spent $736KCash $3.1M
2018 cycle$1.0M
Small donors $86KLarge individual $539KPACs $293K
Spent $660KCash $2.6M
2016 cycle$3.8M
Small donors $139KLarge individual $2.1MPACs $1.6M
Spent $2.5MCash $2.2M
2014 cycle$6.1M
Small donors $328KLarge individual $4.4MPACs $1.3M
Spent $5.2MCash $954K
Top Contributors
ANTHROPIC$42K
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS$37K
FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK$19K
MATSON$15K
BLACKSTONE$11K
KKR$11K
COMCAST$10K
ARNOLD VENTURES$10K
CAPE$9K
THE DASCHLE GROUP$8K
Committees
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Department of Defense
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries
- Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
- Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
- Telecommunications and Media
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
- Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
- Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
vice chairSenate Select Committee on Ethics
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
S 5664: A bill to provide for the retraining and support of workers displaced by automation technologies or artificial intelligence, to require Federal action during periods of elevated unemployment, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5614: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 931: A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5669: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
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SRES 920: A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
sponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SJRES 218: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constiution 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.
sponsor2026-09-29
legislation
S 5576: A bill to establish the Artificial Intelligence Safety Board, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 911: A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
nay2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
SRES 909: 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.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
SRES 902: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5539: A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
SRES 900: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5537: A bill to authorize grants for emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5565: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
yea2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-24
vote
Service History
Senate2023-01-03, 2029-01-03Democrat
Senate2017-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
Senate2015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
Senate2012-12-27, 2015-01-03Democrat
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