Statement record
Brian Schatz — Aug 22, 2026
U.S. Senator (D-HI) · Aug 22, 2026
August 22, 2026: Sens. Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono, with Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda, asked the president to approve Gov. Green’s emergency declaration after Hurricane Lala. The release has no time. The window ends at noon that day.
Codes
- Disaster Mention yes — Names Hurricane Lala.
- Climate Connection no — Aid. No climate cause.
- Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — Emergency-declaration request.