U.S. Congress - Senator Daniel Akaka, Hawaii (D) 
Senator Daniel Akaka
Democrat • Hawaii • 11th Term • Sworn In 1977
- 34 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 16 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 13 of 100)
- 164 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 31 of 100) 3 Made Into Law (Ranks 6 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Barbara Mikulski
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Sen. Jim DeMint
- Votes with party 94%
- Abstains: 2%
Sponsored Bills
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S.2090Introduced Feb 09, 2012 2 Views
A bill to amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to extend the period of time provided to the Indian Law and Order Commission to produce ...
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S.2014 - Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Act of 2011Introduced Dec 16, 2011 22 Views
A bill to reform the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.329Senate Passed Nov 16, 2011 19 Views
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contri...
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S.1859Introduced Nov 10, 2011 11 Views
A bill to provide that section 3330a, 3330b, and 3330c of title 5, United States Code, relating to administrative and judicial redress and rem...
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S.Res.321Senate Passed Nov 10, 2011 2 Views
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Executive Boards.
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S.1763 - Stand Against Violence and Empower Native Women ActIntroduced Dec 08, 2011 62 Views
A bill to decrease the incidence of violent crimes against Indian women, to strengthen the capacity of Indian tribes to exercise the sovereign...
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S.1732 - Privacy Act Modernization for the Information Age Act of 2011Introduced Oct 18, 2011 14 Views
A bill to amend section 552a of title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the Privacy Act), the E-Government Act of 2002 (Public L...
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S.Res.296Senate Passed Nov 16, 2011 8 Views
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign.
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S.1673 - Safeguarding American Agriculture Act of 2011Introduced Oct 06, 2011 17 Views
A bill to establish the Office of Agriculture Inspection within the Department of Homeland Security, which shall be headed by the Assistant Co...
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S.1628 - Federal Hiring Process Improvement Act of 2011Introduced Sep 23, 2011 24 Views
A bill to provide for improvements in the Federal hiring process, and for other purposes.
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S.1543 - Retirement Equity for Pentagon Police Heroes Act of 2011Introduced Sep 12, 2011 21 Views
A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to address retirement for Pentagon Force Protection Agency officers.
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S.1504 - Medicaid Restoration for Citizens of Freely AssociatedStates Act of 2011Introduced Aug 02, 2011 5 Views
A bill to restore Medicaid eligibility for citizens of the Freely Associated States.
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S.1444 - Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2011Introduced Aug 03, 2011 7 Views
A bill to provide for the presentation of a United States flag on behalf of Federal civilian employees who are killed while performing officia...
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S.Res.239Introduced Jul 26, 2011 8 Views
A resolution acknowledging the contributions and sacrifices of the young men who served as colonists on behalf of the United States in the Fed...
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S.1379 - D.C. Courts and Public Defender Service Act of 2011Introduced Oct 19, 2011 22 Views
A bill to amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise certain administrative authorities of the District of Columbia courts,...
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S.1262 - Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools ActIntroduced Oct 20, 2011 99 Views
A bill to improve Indian education, and for other purposes.
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S.1260 - College Literacy in Finance and Economics Act of 2011Introduced Jun 23, 2011 15 Views
A bill to require financial literacy and economic education counseling for student borrowers, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.200Introduced May 26, 2011 6 Views
A resolution recognizing the significance of the designation of the month of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
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S.1141 - Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2011Introduced May 26, 2011 6 Views
A bill to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas and for other purposes.
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S.998 - Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment ActIntroduced May 12, 2011 17 Views
A bill to amend title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, in the ca...
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S.Con.Res.16Senate Passed May 31, 2011 7 Views
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King ...
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S.873Introduced Jun 08, 2011 4 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide benefits for children with spina bifida of veterans exposed to herbicides while servi...
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S.874Introduced Jun 08, 2011 5 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the provision of compensation and pension to surviving spouses of veterans in the mont...
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S.790 - Federal Supervisor Training Act of 2011Introduced May 09, 2011 27 Views
A bill to provide for mandatory training for Federal Government supervisors and the assessment of management competencies.
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S.743 - Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2011Introduced Oct 19, 2011 12 Views
A bill to amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel pract...
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S.Res.131Senate Passed Apr 05, 2011 1 Views
A resolution designating April 2011 as "Tsunami Awareness Month."
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S.Res.128Senate Passed Apr 14, 2011 5 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nat...
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S.Res.121Senate Passed Mar 31, 2011 5 Views
A resolution designating April 2011 as "Financial Literacy Month".
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S.675 - Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011Introduced Apr 07, 2011 16 Views
A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for ...
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S.676Introduced Apr 07, 2011 13 Views
A bill to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes.
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S.640 - Furthering International Nuclear Safety Act of 2011Introduced Mar 17, 2011 21 Views
A bill to underscore the importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors, encouraging the efforts of the C...
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S.490Introduced Jun 08, 2011 5 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, an...
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S.Res.68Introduced Feb 17, 2011 5 Views
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
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S.295Introduced Feb 07, 2011 21 Views
A bill for the relief of Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree).
Co-sponsored Bills
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S.Res.368Senate Passed Feb 06, 2012 91 Views
A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that ea...
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S.2059 - Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012Introduced Feb 01, 2012 78 Views
A bill to reduce the deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers.
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S.2044Introduced Jan 31, 2012 47 Views
A bill to require the Under Secretary for Science and Technology in the Department of Homeland Security to contract with an independent labora...
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S.Res.349Senate Passed Dec 17, 2011 60 Views
A resolution commemorating and honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families as the offic...
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S.1990Introduced Dec 14, 2011 69 Views
A bill to require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
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S.1984 - Protect our Kids Act of 2011Introduced Dec 13, 2011 37 Views
A bill to establish a commission to develop a national strategy and recommendations for reducing fatalities resulting from child abuse and neg...
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S.1935 - March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act of 2011Introduced Dec 01, 2011 13 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of t...
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S.1925 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011Introduced Feb 07, 2012 530 Views
A bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.
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S.1891 - Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2011Introduced Nov 17, 2011 44 Views
A bill to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System.
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S.1876 - Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers ActIntroduced Nov 16, 2011 23 Views
A bill to require the establishment of a Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security be...
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S.Res.327Senate Passed Nov 16, 2011 8 Views
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.
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S.1868 - Smithsonian American Latino Museum ActIntroduced Nov 15, 2011 12 Views
A bill to establish within the Smithsonian Institution the Smithsonian American Latino Museum, and for other purposes.
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S.1782Introduced Nov 02, 2011 6 Views
A bill to provide for the reduction in unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and the promotion of healthy r...
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S.J.Res.29Introduced Nov 01, 2011 114 Views
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affe...
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S.1770 - Every Child Deserves a Family ActIntroduced Nov 01, 2011 31 Views
A bill to prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster case placements based on the sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of...
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S.1745 - Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal ActIntroduced Oct 20, 2011 11 Views
A bill to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Alice Paul, in recognition of her role in the women's suffrage movement and in adva...
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S.1746 - VISIT USA ActIntroduced Oct 20, 2011 94 Views
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to stimulate international tourism to the United States.
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S.Res.306Senate Passed Oct 21, 2011 16 Views
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybers...
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S.Res.298Senate Passed Oct 18, 2011 3 Views
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2011, as the "National Day on Writing".
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S.1684 - Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2011Introduced Dec 01, 2011 23 Views
A bill to amend the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act of 2005, and for other purposes.
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S.1680 - Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2011Introduced Oct 11, 2011 47 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas to health care ...
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S.1668 - Protecting Rural Post Offices Act of 2011Introduced Oct 06, 2011 17 Views
A bill to provide that the Postal Service may not close any post office which results in more than 10 miles distance (as measured on roads wit...
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S.Res.287Senate Passed Oct 05, 2011 23 Views
A resolution designating October 2011 as "Filipino American History Month".
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S.Res.285Introduced Oct 03, 2011 6 Views
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Habitat Day, October 3, 2011.
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S.Res.278Senate Passed Sep 23, 2011 12 Views
A resolution designating September 2011 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
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S.Res.281Senate Passed Sep 23, 2011 6 Views
A resolution designating September 24, 2011, as "National Estuaries Day".
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S.Res.277Senate Passed Sep 23, 2011 8 Views
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2011 as "National Principals Month".
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S.Con.Res.29Senate Passed Oct 03, 2011 12 Views
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol for an event to present the Congressional Gold Medal, ...
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S.1621 - Livable Communities Act of 2011Introduced Sep 22, 2011 65 Views
A bill to create livable communities through coordinated public investment and streamlined requirements, and for other purposes.
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S.1597 - Fix America's Schools Today Act of 2011Introduced Sep 21, 2011 43 Views
A bill to provide assistance for the modernization, renovation, and repair of elementary school and secondary school buildings in public schoo...
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S.1585 - Global Democracy Promotion ActIntroduced Sep 20, 2011 20 Views
A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to th...
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S.Res.271Senate Passed Sep 19, 2011 14 Views
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Charles H. Percy, former Senator for the State of Illinois.
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S.Res.268Senate Passed Sep 15, 2011 13 Views
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Malcolm Wallop, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
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S.1558 - Keeping Our Social Security Promises ActIntroduced Sep 14, 2011 39 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply payroll taxes to remuneration and earnings from self-employment up to the contribut...
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S.Res.267Senate Passed Sep 14, 2011 9 Views
A resolution recognizing the Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense ...
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S.1537 - National September 11 Memorial and Museum Act of 2011Introduced Oct 19, 2011 16 Views
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to accept from the Board of Directors of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at th...
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S.1514Introduced Sep 06, 2011 18 Views
A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Elouise Pepion Cobell, in recognition of her outstanding ...
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S.Res.257Senate Passed Sep 06, 2011 17 Views
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Mark O. Hatfield, former United States Senator for the State of Oregon.
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S.1487 - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011Bill Is Law Nov 12, 2011 32 Views
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-Paci...
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S.1468 - Medicare Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2011Introduced Aug 02, 2011 36 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes self-management training by authorizing certified diabete...
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S.1508 - Homeownership Affordability Act of 2011Introduced Aug 02, 2011 31 Views
A bill to extend loan limits for programs of the Federal Housing Administration, the government-sponsored enterprises, and the Department of V...
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S.Res.254Senate Passed Aug 02, 2011 6 Views
A resolution designating August 16, 2011, as "National Airborne Day".
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S.1452 - Main Street Fairness ActIntroduced Jul 29, 2011 41 Views
A bill to promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes.
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S.Res.243Senate Passed Jul 29, 2011 5 Views
A resolution promoting increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates ...
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S.1454 - Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011Introduced Jul 29, 2011 20 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for extended months of Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidn...
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S.1440 - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Reauthorization ActIntroduced Jul 28, 2011 21 Views
A bill to reduce preterm labor and delivery and the risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and to reduce infant ...
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S.Res.240Senate Passed Jul 27, 2011 6 Views
A resolution condemning the horrific attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 20...
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S.1415 - Access to Birth Control ActIntroduced Jul 26, 2011 38 Views
A bill to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraception, and for other pu...
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S.1421Introduced Jan 13, 2012 28 Views
A bill to authorize the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, a...
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S.Res.237Senate Passed Jul 22, 2011 16 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of r...
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