Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Became Law
Nay
Brian Schatz
Democrat
Senate Democratic Conference Deputy Secretary
U.S. Senate
25
Recorded Votes
21
Became Law
53
Bills Sponsored
Next Election
November 2028
Term ends: January 3, 2029
Last won: 2016 (70.1%, +48.9pt)
Terms served: 4
Term length: 6 years
Current Focus
119th Congress · 2025–2027Schatz has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Economy & Taxes, Foreign Affairs and Education.
- Economy & Taxes 6 actions
- Foreign Affairs 5 actions
- Education 4 actions
- Sponsored 119-s4545 — Scientific Integrity Act 20 cosponsors
- Sponsored 119-sconres32 — A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. 10 cosponsors
- Sponsored 119-s3823 — FAIR Act 12 cosponsors
- Sponsored 119-s3570 — Data Care Act of 2025 14 cosponsors
Recent Activity
Last 14 days-
2026-07-23Introduced 119-s5131 — A bill to analyze the feasibility of attaching Department of State consular officers to Coast Guard and Navy missions in Pacific Island countries.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Brian Schatz is a Democratic Senator from Hawaii serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 4th term, they have cast 25 recorded votes, seen 21 measures become law, and sponsored 53 bills. They won their 2016 election with 70.1% of the vote, a 48.9-point margin. Next election in 2028.
How congressional sessions work
Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.
Legislative Record
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
Referred to Veterans' Affairs Committee
Became Law
Yea
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Became Law
Nay
Became Law
Yea
Referred to Budget Committee
Introduced
Yea
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Referred to Veterans' Affairs Committee
Committee
Yea
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Became Law
Yea
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Became Law
Nay
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
Referred to Indian Affairs Committee
Became Law
Yea
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Committee
Yea
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Referred to Committee on House Administration; Veterans' Affairs Committee
Committee
Yea
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Became Law
Yea
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Referred to Armed Services Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee
Became Law
Nay
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Became Law
Nay
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Became Law
Nay
Became Law
Nay
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
Referred to Environment and Public Works Committee
Became Law
Nay
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Became Law
Yea
Referred to Environment and Public Works Committee
Became Law
Nay
Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Became Law
Nay
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Referred to Foreign Relations Committee
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026
Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Referred to Foreign Relations Committee
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
PATH to the Foreign Service Act
Referred to Foreign Relations Committee
Referred to Foreign Relations Committee
Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
A resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025
Referred to Finance Committee
Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025
Referred to Indian Affairs Committee
Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act
Referred to Indian Affairs Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Referred to Finance Committee
Referred to Indian Affairs Committee
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act of 2025
Referred to Foreign Relations Committee
Empowering App-Based Workers Act
Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025
Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Referred to Finance Committee
Referred to Finance Committee
Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Referred to Finance Committee
Referred to Foreign Relations Committee
Climate Change Financial Risk Act of 2025
Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Referred to Finance Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2025
Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025
Referred to Environment and Public Works Committee
A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ålelo Hawai'i Month".
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Referred to Indian Affairs Committee
Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Election History
Regular Election
Up for Re-election 2028
4 terms served
2016 General Election
70.1%
306,604 votes
Won by 48.9 points
John Carroll (R)
21.2%
92,653
Blank Vote (O)
4.7%
20,763
Joy J. Allison (O)
2.1%
9,103
Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Current Election Status
Current Term Ends
Term Length
6 years (staggered thirds)
Next Election
November 2028
Status
Not up until 2028
Campaign Finance (FEC)
$1,185,718
Total Raised
$508,869
Total Spent
$2,333,474
Cash on Hand
Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: S4HI00136 · Through 03/31/2026 · 2026 Cycle
Federal Spending in Your State
Federal dollars obligated to this state in FY2025. Reflects ongoing programs and prior authorizations — not decisions by the current officeholder.
$22,631,637,864
FY2025 total obligations
$9,202,152,728
FY2026 (YTD)
Top agencies (FY2025)
Top awards (FY2025)
Dragados/hawaiian Dredging/orion Jv
$2,772,165,518
Department Of Human Services Hawaii
$2,187,337,702
Department Of Human Services Hawaii
$2,044,485,708
County Of Maui
$1,639,381,000
Smartronix, LLC
$1,064,544,155
Source: USASpending.gov. Voting records via official House/Senate clerk roll-call data. District map: post-2020 census (118th/119th Congress).
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What The Facts Score
Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.
District Disconnect
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Institutional Tilt
0
Sponsor Contradiction
0
Ghost Voting
0
Anomaly Complicity
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Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars:
District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%),
Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data.
Full methodology →
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Hawaii Congressional Delegation
Other members of the 119th Congress representing Hawaii. View full Hawaii delegation
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Brian Schatz win their last election?
Brian Schatz won the 2016 general election with 70.1% of the vote (306,604 votes), winning by a margin of 48.9 points against 3 opponents.
When is Brian Schatz up for re-election?
Brian Schatz is up for re-election in 2028. Their current term ends January 3, 2029. They have served 4 terms in this office. Senate seats are contested in staggered six-year cycles, with roughly one-third up each election.
What is Brian Schatz's current election status?
Brian Schatz's current term ends January 3, 2029. Their next election is in 2028. Senators serve six-year terms with elections staggered across three classes.
How much campaign money has Brian Schatz raised?
According to FEC filings, Brian Schatz has raised $1,185,718 in campaign funds, spent $508,869, and has $2,333,474 cash on hand.
What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?
Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.