Brian Schatz.
American educator and politician (born 1972)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Brian Schatz and Ed Case were involved in policy issues concerning urban Honolulu during his tenure, as of July 29, 2026.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Schatz, Hirono, and Case joined a delegation opposing policy of the United States Postal Service.Some support4 reports
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Brian Schatz urged Donald Trump to approve disaster declarations.Some support1 report
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Brian Schatz discussed the housing crisis in Hawaii.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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Brian Schatz urged the executive branch on August 18th to provide long-term funding for resilience efforts from the federal government.Some support3 reports
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Cory Booker, Alex Padilla, Brian Schatz, and Hirono sponsored legislation on judicial reform on August 10th.Some support1 report
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Senators Gwen Moore, Brian Schatz, and Dick Durbin co-sponsored the Child Marriage Prevention Act.Some support8 reports
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Brian Schatz accused Donald Trump and Republicans of raising prices while speaking on the Senate floor.Some support1 report
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Brian Schatz criticized Donald Trump's economic policies, specifically addressing issues related to Iran.Some support1 report
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NAGPRA requirements are being pressed on institutions, while tribal policy impacts are being discussed through the Farm Bill.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Brian Schatz and Cruz are leading efforts on a literacy act.Some support1 report
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Brian Schatz reports on the frustration regarding aid funding holdups, noting that the HHS Secretary is pressuring Gavi to change its portfolio.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Brian Schatz and Lisa Murkowski shared service on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.Some support1 report
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Brian Schatz secured $46 million in funding for NHEP while in Hawaii.Some support1 report
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Brian Schatz and the AFL-CIO are advocating for measures to protect workers from the impacts of Artificial Intelligence.Well supported3 reports
Gone quiet
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Brian Schatz is viewed as a likely choice to succeed Dick Durbin, and he has outlined standards for future presidential nominees.Some support2 reports
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Brian Schatz advocates for compliance with NAGPRA regulations concerning cultural institutions.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Brian Schatz has pressured Harvard University regarding its compliance with NAGPRA regulations.Some support1 report
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Kamala Harris and Brian Schatz discuss the flaws of the current election system, suggesting presidential election rules need major overhaul.Some support2 reports
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Brian Schatz is viewed as the next Democratic whip, and there is a growing consensus that presidential appointments require higher quality nominees.Some support1 report
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The Army is utilizing the Kahuku training area, with the Senate approving measures to renew leases, while Brian Schatz urges the military to avoid adverse condemnation.Some support1 report
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US politicians Schatz and Van Hollen critique foreign policy failures regarding Afghanistan, advocating for new staff.Some support1 report
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Around Brian Schatz this week
News at the entities that move Brian Schatz most-
Dick Durbin OperationalJulianna Stratton expressed hope of replacing Dick Durbin in Congress.Moves Brian Schatz
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Electoral College StructuralTrump challenged election security after his 2020 loss, while generals leveraged past intelligence roles for civic duty.Moves Brian Schatz
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Hawaii StructuralPar Pacific Holdings has a renewable fuels facility located in Hawaii.Moves Brian Schatz
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senate StructuralA bill allowing foreign investment in cooperatives has been approved, concerning legitimate organizations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Moves Brian Schatz
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White House OperationalDemands for lower interest rates are being followed, complicated by the current labor market rebound.Moves Brian Schatz
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Lisa Murkowski OperationalSenators Richard Blumenthal, Lisa Murkowski, Chris Coons, and Bill Cassidy are supporting Ukrainian refugee protection and the use of TPS.Moves Brian Schatz
Connections
The 40 strongest of 51, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Hawaii Structural
Brian Schatz serves as a U.S. Senator representing the interests and jurisdiction of the State of Hawaii.
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Dick Durbin Operational
The two political figures actively collaborate by co-sponsoring and introducing federal legislation.
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Donald Trump Operational
Schatz uses her platform as a Senator to advise, warn, and apply political pressure regarding Trump's presidential ambitions and current challenges.
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senate Structural
Brian Schatz functions as a member of the Senate, actively participating in its legislative processes and proceedings.
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Electoral College Structural
Brian Schatz operates as a member whose views and actions are defined by the structure of the Electoral College.
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Lisa Murkowski Operational
The two politicians coordinate on legislative matters, including serving on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and introducing joint housing legislation.
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Marco Rubio Operational
Brian Schatz has urged Marco Rubio to intensify diplomatic efforts and prioritize journalist releases.
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Kirsten Gillibrand Operational
Both legislators co-sponsored the Child Marriage Prevention Act to combat child marriage.
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White House Operational
The executive office (White House) conducts actions, such as disaster declarations, that are relevant to the professional context of Brian Schatz.
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The NAGPRA establishes the legal framework that governs and dictates the official actions of Brian Schatz.
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PENTAGON Transactional
Schatz used his position as a Senator to demand an investigation into issues within the Pentagon.
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Louis DeJoy Operational
Brian Schatz is actively involved in a delegation that formally opposes policies associated with Louis DeJoy's domain (USPS).
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Jeanne Shaheen Operational
The two individuals are actively collaborating on a group introducing a resolution regarding West Bank violence.
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Gwen Moore Operational
The two individuals are co-acting by introducing legislation focused on child marriage prevention.
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Alex Padilla Operational
The two politicians actively coordinate their legislative efforts by co-sponsoring bills on immigration and judicial reform.
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Illinois State Museum Structural
Brian Schatz is tracking the Illinois State Museum's compliance status regarding the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
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Sean Duffy Operational
Brian Schatz contacted Sean Duffy to urge the approval of funding.
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Army Transactional
Brian Schatz used his platform to urge the Army to avoid adverse condemnation.
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NOAA Shared context
Advocacy calls regarding seal protection connect the agency (NOAA) to political oversight (Brian Schatz).
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Republicans Operational
Brian Schatz is currently tracking and publicly accusing the Republican party of specific policy actions, such as raising prices.
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Ed Case Mentioned together
The two individuals are co-mentioned in the context of urging support for a presidential emergency declaration.
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GAVI Mentioned together
Brian Schatz monitors aid funding issues relevant to GAVI's operational mandate.
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Gwen Moore Operational
Gwen Moore and Brian Schatz co-sponsored the Child Marriage Prevention Act.
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Harvard University Operational
Harvard University and Brian Schatz are observed co-acting on the issue of demanding Native American artifact repatriation.
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Waianae Transactional
Brian Schatz is involved in introducing companion bills concerning the Waianae post office.
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Honolulu Shared context
Brian Schatz is involved in policy issues concerning the city of Honolulu.
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Alan Garber Transactional
The evidence suggests they were jointly involved in a specific, singular action regarding the collection of hair clippings.
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Cruz Shared context
The location of Cruz provides the context for Brian Schatz's work as a lawmaker leading literacy act efforts.
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AFL-CIO Operational
Both Brian Schatz and AFL-CIO actively advocate for policies aimed at protecting workers from the impact of AI.
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CNN Operational
Brian Schatz appeared on CNN for a discussion with Raju.
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Martin Heinrich Operational
Both politicians are engaged in shared legislative activity regarding a permitting bill.
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House Shared context
The individual operates within the legislative body context, as evidenced by shared concerns regarding NEPA.
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Congress Shared context
Brian Schatz makes political observations regarding the state of Congress.
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Center for American Archeology Mentioned together
Brian Schatz advocates for NAGPRA compliance, a policy relevant to the Center for American Archeology's field.
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Pete Hegseth Operational
Brian Schatz questioned Pete Hegseth regarding war success.
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Afghanistan Shared context
Brian Schatz advocates for foreign policy staff in the context of international affairs, which includes Afghanistan.
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Sierra Leone Shared context
The relationship is contextual, as both entities are associated with the global effort to meet UN goals.
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Starlink Shared context
Schatz referenced the use of Starlink services during periods of communication outages.
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Dubuque Shared context
Brian Schatz is a politician and Dubuque is a city, suggesting a potential regional context.
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Maui Mentioned together
No evidence was found in the timeline regarding the relationship between Brian Schatz and Maui.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Brian Schatz spoke on the Senate floor regarding issues related to the catastrophic fires that leveled Lahaina.
- Senators discuss and outline plans for permitting reform and raise concerns about related legislation.
- Schatz, Hirono, and Case joined a delegation opposing policy of the United States Postal Service.
- Brian Schatz urged Donald Trump to approve disaster declarations.
August 2026
6 events- Brian Schatz discussed the housing crisis in Hawaii.
- Brian Schatz urged the executive branch on August 18th to provide long-term funding for resilience efforts from the federal government.
- Cory Booker, Alex Padilla, Brian Schatz, and Hirono sponsored legislation on judicial reform on August 10th.
- Senators Gwen Moore, Brian Schatz, and Dick Durbin co-sponsored the Child Marriage Prevention Act.
- Brian Schatz accused Donald Trump and Republicans of raising prices while speaking on the Senate floor.
- Brian Schatz criticized Donald Trump's economic policies, specifically addressing issues related to Iran.
July 2026
5 events- Brian Schatz and Ed Case were involved in policy issues concerning urban Honolulu during his tenure, as of July 29, 2026.
- Brian Schatz and Cruz are leading efforts on a literacy act.
- Brian Schatz and Lisa Murkowski shared service on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Brian Schatz secured $46 million in funding for NHEP while in Hawaii.
- Brian Schatz and the AFL-CIO are advocating for measures to protect workers from the impacts of Artificial Intelligence.
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June 2026
9 events- NAGPRA requirements are being pressed on institutions, while tribal policy impacts are being discussed through the Farm Bill.
- Brian Schatz reports on the frustration regarding aid funding holdups, noting that the HHS Secretary is pressuring Gavi to change its portfolio.
- Brian Schatz is viewed as a likely choice to succeed Dick Durbin, and he has outlined standards for future presidential nominees.
- Brian Schatz advocates for compliance with NAGPRA regulations concerning cultural institutions.
- Brian Schatz has pressured Harvard University regarding its compliance with NAGPRA regulations.
- Kamala Harris and Brian Schatz discuss the flaws of the current election system, suggesting presidential election rules need major overhaul.
- Brian Schatz is viewed as the next Democratic whip, and there is a growing consensus that presidential appointments require higher quality nominees.
- The Army is utilizing the Kahuku training area, with the Senate approving measures to renew leases, while Brian Schatz urges the military to avoid adverse condemnation.
- US politicians Schatz and Van Hollen critique foreign policy failures regarding Afghanistan, advocating for new staff.