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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 7h

My DWC colleagues and I visited Speaker Johnson's (empty) office, demanding that Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva be sworn in immediately.

House Republicans fear she'll be the final member needed to force a vote to release the Epstein files.

Do your duty. Swear her in.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 23h

Back in D.C. this week along with my Democratic colleagues to continue pushing for an end to the government shutdown—waiting for House Republicans to come to the negotiating table so that we can save healthcare & keep critical services running. Also gave a peek of what I brought back with me.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 2d

From the shores of Hawaiʻi to the islands of Alaska, Indigenous people are the heartbeat of our nation.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and resilience of Indigenous communities that continue to enrich our shared history and future.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 5d

Visited O‘ahu’s air traffic controllers to share a heartfelt mahalo for their dedication in keeping our skies safe during the shutdown. Many are working mandatory overtime & without pay as staffing shortages worsen. I'm pushing for the government to reopen so these workers no longer go without pay.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 5d

Visited the Hawai‘i Foodbank to discuss how the federal shutdown will impact food security across our islands. When paychecks stop and benefits are delayed, hunger will grow. Mahalo to the Hawai‘i Foodbank for stepping up for our community & ensuring no one in Hawai‘i goes hungry.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 7d

For more info, call my office at (808) 746-6220. We hope you can join us.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 7d

On Thurs. October 16 from 5:30-6:30pm HST, I will be holding a district-wide Tele-Town Hall. I will answer questions & address concerns about the federal government shutdown (if still ongoing), the impacts of federal funding cuts & other issues impacting Hawai‘i residents.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 7d

Republicans health care cuts threaten to collapse our health care system, especially in rural Hawaiʻi. We must unite to tackle this health care crisis and end this government shutdown.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 8d

Explaining the government shutdown in 3 minutes.

Rep. Jill Tokuda Explains the Government Shutdown in 3 minutes

YouTube video by Rep. Jill Tokuda

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 12d

Drove past the VA Clinic in Kona today — please know that veterans’ health services are still open during the shutdown. If you need care, please reach out.

Mahalo to all our VA staff working hard to support those who served and to all of our federal workers keeping things moving in tough times.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 14d

I talked with my team members to answer some frequently asked questions about the government shutdown. Both my D.C. & Hawai'i offices remain open to help you navigate any questions and concerns you may have.

Call us:
Hawai'i: (808) 746-6220
DC: (202) 225-4906
Or visit tokuda.house.gov/shutdown.

Rep. Tokuda Answers Government Shutdown Questions

YouTube video by Rep. Jill Tokuda

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 14d

As we face a government shutdown, my office will remain open to assist with any questions you may have. For FAQs, please visit tokuda.house.gov/shutdown.

If you would like to share how you are impacted by this shutdown, please visit tokuda.house.gov/contact/email-me to send a message to my office.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 15d

I’m live with my @capac.house.gov colleagues to discuss the impacts of the Republican shutdown.

Join the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/2dm-OKj...

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 16d

Mahalo to Rep. Darius Kila for inviting me to talk story with our kūpuna at Alu Like in Nānākuli about what’s happening in Congress and how a shutdown could affect health care, land & local families. Hearing from them keeps me grounded in why I fight each day to protect our kūpuna and communities.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 17d

Had a great time at UH Hilo’s Pacific Aquaculture & Coastal Resources Center. Saw how they’re growing fish and food for our islands in ways that protect our environment. The work being done here shows how innovation can strengthen local food security while still caring for our natural resources.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 18d

Got to visit UH Hilo’s College of Pharmacy & connect with students about current issues they're facing today—such as Tylenol and pregnancy. Their passion and skill makes it clear that we need to grow more pharmacists like them, and make sure they can build their careers right here at home.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 18d

Visited Molokaʻi General Hospital, Hospice Maui's Molokaʻi Clinic & Molokai Family & Urgent Care Clinic to talk healthcare access & what OBBA cuts to Medicaid & Medicare could mean to their operations. Reliable air transport is a critical part of accessing care that I will continue to fight for!

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 19d

Molokaʻi is the last island free of the coconut rhinoceros beetle & we must keep it that way. Met w/Aunty Lori Buchanan from the Moloka'i/Maui Invasive Species Committee about what it will take to protect the island. With the right tools, policies, and resources, we will keep Molokaʻi CRB free.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 22d

Joined @appletv for a special screening of Chief of War, where we discussed the critical importance of Native Hawaiian representation in our media & the impact it has. Now more than ever, we must champion our storytellers who make sure our truths & history are told.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 26d

It was an honor to join the Native American Contractors Association at their Emerging Leaders Summit to address their next generation of changemakers from Hawai'i. We discussed whether bipartisanship really exists in Congress & the challenges they face today. I'm proud to stand with them.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 29d

Please join us for a free information session to learn more about the Military Service Academies & hear directly about life at the academies & what they are looking for in applicants. Visit tokuda.house.gov/services/events to RSVP for either the in-person or virtual components of the session.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · Sep 11

Once again, House Republicans have hijacked a strong, bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act—just to shut down free debate with Democrats & stuff it with partisan poison pills. This bill should defend our service members & their families, not fuel culture wars or political theatrics.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · Sep 11

Political violence has no place in a free society, and we are long past the point where thoughts and prayers are enough. We need action, common ground, and the courage to stop senseless tragedies before they happen again.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · Sep 11

When someone is taken by political violence, it tears at the fabric of our democracy and our shared humanity. My heart breaks for Charlie Kirk’s wife and young children. He did not deserve to die.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · Sep 11

No matter what side of the aisle we’re on, we are all human—speaking our truth, standing for what we believe in, connecting with others. 🧵

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