Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard

Representing the 2nd District of Hawaii
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VIDEO: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Delivers House Floor Remarks on Sequestration Impact for Hawaii

Feb 13, 2013 Press Release

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) delivered remarks on the House floor urging action to avoid the devastating impact of sequestration cuts in Hawai‘i. A transcript is below.

Issues:
Congressional Issues, Education, Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues, National Security

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Statement on the President’s State of the Union Address Tonight

Feb 12, 2013 Press Release
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) released the following issue statements in advance of the President’s State of the Union address to Congress tonight.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Education, K-12, Energy and Environment, Fiscal Responsibility, Health Care, Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues, National Security, Veterans Issues

Native Hawaiian Veterans Advocate to Join Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as State of the Union Guest

Feb 11, 2013 Press Release
Clay Park of Oahu will attend President Obama’s Speech Tomorrow

 

Issues:
Congressional Issues, Local Issues, Veterans Issues

Hawaii Delegation Announces Maui County will Receive Smart Growth Assistance from the U.S. EPA

Feb 7, 2013 Press Release
Washington, DC – Senator Brian Schatz, Senator Mazie K. Hirono and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard announced today that Maui has been awarded a grant of technical assistance through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program.

 

Issues:
Congressional Issues, Energy and Environment, Local Issues

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Cosponsors Commemorative Diwali Stamp Resolution

Feb 1, 2013 Press Release
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) this week cosponsored a House Resolution calling for the U.S. Postal Service to establish a postage stamp to commemorate Diwali, the “festival of lights” marking the Hindu New Year.
Issues:
Congressional Issues

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Statement on Same-Sex Marriage

Jan 30, 2013 Press Release
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today released the following statement on her position on same-sex marriage.

Hawaii Delegation Annonces $1 million for Kaneohe Veterans Cemetery

Jan 30, 2013 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Senator Mazie K. Hirono, Senator Brian Schatz, and Representative Tulsi Gabbard announced today that Hawaii will receive more than $1 million to expand and improve the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Local Issues, Veterans Issues

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Statement on Defense Department Allowing Female Troops in Ground Combat

Jan 23, 2013 Press Release
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today released the following statement on the news that the Department of Defense will lift the ban on women serving in ground combat roles.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, National Security

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Statement on the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Jan 22, 2013 Press Release

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today released the following statement on the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision:

Issues:
Congressional Issues, Health Care

Afghanistan Veteran to be Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s Honored Guest at Presidential Inaugural Ball

Jan 18, 2013 Press Release
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today announced Captain (Ret.) Chris Marvin, a decorated Army combat veteran, will be joining her as an honored guest at the President’s official Inaugural Ball on Monday, January 21, 2013.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Local Issues, Veterans Issues

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Announces “National Day of Service” Opportunities in Hawai’i

Jan 17, 2013 Press Release
Also plans to organize regular community service projects throughout the islands
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today announced opportunities in Hawai`i to participate in the National Day of Service on Saturday, January 19, 2013.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Education, Continuing Education, K-12, Energy and Environment, Health Care, Housing, Local Issues, Seniors Issues, Veterans Issues

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Releases Detailed Report on Hawai’i Meetings

Jan 14, 2013 Press Release
Visit focused on security, veterans and transportation issues
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today released the following detailed report of her meetings and activities during her recent official visit to Hawai’i. She met with officials and constituents throughout the Second Congressional District to discuss issues related to her work in Congress and her recent assignments to the House Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs Committees.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Health Care, National Security, Veterans Issues

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Announces House Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security Committee Assignments

Jan 4, 2013 Press Release
Plans to “bring unique insights and firsthand perspective” to committees
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today announced her assignment to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Recently, she also accepted an assignment to the House Homeland Security Committee.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Foreign Affairs, National Security

113th United States Congress Takes Office

Jan 3, 2013 Press Release
113th Congress Freshmen Class on the steps of the United States Capitol Building.

The First Session of the 113th Congress commences January 3rd, 2013.

Issues:
Congressional Issues

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Becomes One of the First Female Combat Veterans in Congress

Jan 3, 2013 Press Release

Washington, DC – Joined by many supporters, friends, and colleagues, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) made history today when she was sworn in as one of the first female combat veterans ever to serve in the U.S. Congress.

Issues:
Congressional Issues, Veterans Issues

Representative Gabbard Sworn Into Office

Jan 3, 2013 Press Release

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner January 3rd, 2013.

Issues:
Congressional Issues