U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda

While families are wondering how they'll afford groceries, gas, and healthcare, Donald Trump is still obsessed with relitigating an election he lost six years ago. Elections were secure then, and they are secure now. Manufacturing doubt and pushing baseless conspiracies doesn't SAVE America—it weakens our democracy. Real leaders trust the American people. Only cowards try to make it harder for Americans to vote.

Enjoyed helping to kick off Native Hawaiians on the Hill and share some manaʻo before a full day of advocacy. It’s always good to see so many familiar faces and strong voices from Hawaiʻi—it brings a little bit of home into these halls. I’m grateful you're here making sure Congress hears directly from the Native Hawaiian communities our federal programs serve. Mahalo for sharing your stories and your voices as we continue to uphold the federal government's trust responsibility.

Thank you @RepJillTokuda for meeting with @hawaiibroadcast and for your support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. #wearebroadcasters #dependonAM

Always happy to spend the morning talking about something close to home: coffee. ☕️ I was glad to represent the Congressional Coffee Caucus at a briefing hosted by the National Coffee Association and share a few remarks on why supporting coffee farmers and small businesses matters so much to Hawaiʻi.

This weekend, I was honored to celebrate families receiving Hawaiian Home Lands leases through the Paneʻewa Residential Project. More than 334 acres will become home to 400 beneficiaries and their ʻohana. But milestones like this are never guaranteed. Protecting Hawaiian Home Lands means upholding the federal trust responsibility and standing against efforts that threaten these lands. I’ll keep fighting to defend Hawaiian Home Lands, expand projects like Paneʻewa, and ensure more Native Hawaiians can build their futures at home.

Mahalo to everyone who made my day on Maui so meaningful & helped deepen my understanding of the work ahead. I met with the Maui Chamber of Commerce to hear directly from local businesses about rising costs, workforce challenges, housing, and the impact federal decisions are having here at home. At Ka Hale A Ke Ola, I saw the care and commitment behind their work to provide emergency shelter, meals, and a path toward stability for individuals and families. I also sat down with Maui Police Department leadership to talk about public safety and the resources officers need to serve and protect our community.

My visit to Molokaʻi made one thing clear: there’s more work to do. Families are still dealing with mud and sediment left behind by the Kona Low storms, and ranchers deserve answers on bovine tuberculosis as they fight for the survival of their industry & livelihoods. I also toured the improvements at Molokai Community Health Center, where we secured federal funding to expand dental care and cut wait times from about a year to just a couple of months. Mahalo to everyone who shared their stories, showed us the challenges firsthand, and helped shape the work ahead in Congress.

You are not imagining it. Regular gas is nearly $7 on Molokaʻi. In our islands, where nearly everything is barged in, every jump in gas prices hits families and small businesses even harder. Trump’s reckless actions with Iran are adding to that pain. When we get back to D.C., the focus should be on lowering costs, not spending time on ballrooms, triumphal arches, and statue gardens.

Grateful for a full day in Kona checking in on the people and programs helping our families stay healthy, fed, and cared for. At Kona Community Hospital, I toured the new infusion center and talked about our federal funding request to help bring on-site mammography services to West Hawaiʻi. Then checked in at Yano Hall where Vibrant Hawaiʻi and community partners were hard at work helping feed our keiki through Kaukau 4 Keiki. Always glad to see community showing up for community.

Spent time in South Kona seeing the earthquake damage firsthand, including impacts to homes, rock walls, and critical water access points. Seeing these challenges up close helps us better understand what families and communities need as they recover and rebuild. Mahalo to the county officials and community members who welcomed me, shared their experiences, and showed me the work still ahead. Your manaʻo and partnership are invaluable as we continue working together to support recovery.

It was special to be in Makawao this weekend for the 4th of July Makawao Stampede and the celebration of 110 years of Kaonoulu Ranch. Upcountry Maui’s ranching history is part of Hawaiʻi’s story. Long before this weekend’s rodeo, generations of paniolo were riding, roping, tending cattle, and stewarding these lands on the slopes of Haleakalā. Families like the Rice ʻohana helped build and preserve that legacy, creating a place where ranching, rodeo, agriculture, and community could continue to grow together. Mahalo to the Rice ʻohana and everyone at Kaonoulu Ranch and Oskie Rice Arena for keeping this tradition strong, supporting the next generation of rodeo athletes, and bringing the community together year after year.

Hosted by Ambassador Daniel García-Peña and @PROCOLOMBIACO, the Dialogue brought together the bipartisan leadership of the Congressional Coffee Caucus, including Co-Chairs @RepJillTokuda and @RepTimmons, reaffirming Congress’ commitment to a resilient, sustainable and high-quality coffee value chain.

The affordability crisis hits rural and island communities differently. On Lānaʻi and across Hawaiʻi, families are up against limited options, long distances, fragile supply chains, and everyday basics that keep getting more expensive. Hawaiʻi families shouldn’t have to pay a premium simply because they live on an island. It’s time for real solutions that work for our communities—not just the mainland.

"The American Dream has never been about where you came from but about what you are willing to build when you get here." @RepJillTokuda

I asked USDA a straightforward question: Of the $11 billion in farm assistance, how much reached small family farms? After Republicans cut $187 billion from SNAP and said this would help farmers, the public deserves transparency. Are these programs and policies actually helping our small producers, or not?

As we celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month and prepare to mark 250 years of America, we should honor the people who helped build this country — and those still building it today. Immigrants are not outside America’s story. They are the story.

Today’s Supreme Court decision is wrong for Hawaiʻi, wrong for public safety, and the wrong precedent for states and communities working to keep people safe. Hawaiʻi's law did not take away anyone’s right to own or carry a firearm. It simply said that before bringing a gun onto someone else’s private property, you should get permission first. That should not be controversial. It is a matter of basic respect. Businesses and property owners set basic rules every day about what is allowed on their property and what is not. No shirt, no shoes, no service. But when Hawaiʻi set a commonsense safety standard for firearms, this Court decided that even asking permission went too far. This ruling puts guns ahead of Hawaiʻi’s ability to determine what safety looks like in our own communities and businesses. It shifts the burden onto property owners, workers, and families who deserve to feel safe in the places where they live, work, shop, and gather. I will keep fighting for commonsense gun safety laws that protect our people, respect everyone’s rights, and prioritizes our communities' ability to determine what safety looks like for ourselves.

Congress passed the most significant housing legislation in a generation: a bipartisan, bicameral effort to help families in Hawaiʻi and across the country afford a roof over their heads. Instead of signing it, President Trump is holding housing relief hostage to an unrelated voter suppression bill. Housing is the emergency. Sign the bill.

I introduced a bill to designate the Waiʻanae post office in honor of late U.S. Representative and Hawaiʻi State Senate President Colleen Hanabusa. Colleen was a true trailblazer & mentor, proud daughter of Wai'anae, and dedicated fighter for all of Hawaiʻi. Renaming this post office in the heart of her hometown is a fitting tribute to a leader who inspired a generation and dedicated her life to serving our people with deep aloha.

Congratulations to PGC and the farmers, families, and community partners helping grow something special for our islands.

Mahalo to Pacific Gateway Center for inviting me to celebrate the blessing of their new farm in Haleʻiwa. This 80-acre agricultural hub will help expand access to farmland, strengthen local produce, and help build a more food-secure future for Hawaiʻi.