While proper skin protection is extremely important, we must make sure the ingredients used are safe for people and not jeopardizing the coral reef vital to local marine habitats and that help reduce coastal flood risk. (2/2)
I just introduced the Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study & Reef Safe Acts. The ingredients in many common sunscreens are chemicals that have been proven to kill coral reef, harm marine life, & raise serious concerns about the impact they may have on people who use them. (1/1)
I am leading bipartisan legislation to research its impact on millions of veterans and ensure that they get the care they need. (3/3)
This week, I joined fellow veterans, their families, and physicians who are helping raise awareness about the devastating impact toxic burn pits have had on our generation of post-9/11 veterans. (2/2)
May is National Military Appreciation Month. As a nation, we must honor the great service and sacrifices made by our troops and their families. (1/1)
My aloha and condolences go out to the families of the three people who died in Monday’s tragic helicopter crash that rocked Kailua. Mahalo for everyone’s patience while the investigation continues.
It will also send a clear message to perpetrators of these crimes that they have no place serving in our military and they cannot wait out the clock. Time will never be on their side. (3/4)
The bill gets rid of this technical loophole and affirms Congressional intent previously stated that such crimes have no statute of limitations. Congress must pass this legislation to help ensure others will not suffer the injustice to which Harmony has been subjected. (2/4)
Today, I cosponsored Harmony's Law.
It is a travesty that convicted rapists have gone free based on a technicality. The man who raped Harmony, and others convicted of this heinous crime, must be held accountable. (1/4)
