Statement record

Brian Schatz — Aug 9, 2023

U.S. Senator (D-HI) · Aug 9, 2023

August 9, 2023 senate.gov: “These fires are absolutely devastating, and we will not know the full extent of the damage for a while. In the meantime, the highest priority is the safety of the people.” Schatz said he had been in touch with the White House, DHS, and Hawaii officials so that “maximum federal resources are deployed immediately.” Names the Maui and Hawaii Island fires. Relief framing. No climate attribution in this release. Climate yes is not the September floor speech (out of window).

Analysis notes

Core senator (HI). Additional in-window statement alongside the Aug 9 delegation letter. Recode 2026-09-03.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Maui and Hawaii Island fires, August 2023.
Climate Connection no — Safety and federal-resource framing only.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no