Ed Case

Hawai‘i general election ballots are being mailed to all registered voters. For info on registering, registration status, voting (by mailing back, dropping in ballot box or in person), deadlines, assistance or other voting questions: https://t.co/5b9dyTIBXF https://t.co/RnJCXYc57d

I joined Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight at HNL in welcoming home 25 of our veterans – 24 Vietnam War and 1 Korean War – from a three-day trip to DC where they visited the Capitol, Arlington and our memorials. For most it was their first time in the capital of the country for which they fought. The great Honor Flight Network (https://t.co/L3gUYYOmSa) works nationally to “show our nation’s veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve” by providing a trip to DC to “share this momentous occasion with other comrades, remember the fallen, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans. Honored veterans always travel free of charge, thanks to generous donations to our organization” (including for our vets free airfare by Alaska/Hawaiian).

Franchising is a proven business approach that gives promising companies and products opportunities to grow (think L&L) and local owners opportunities to prosper (think McDonalds or 7-11). Today some 8.8 million jobs nationally are franchise-related, some 85% of franchisees live in their communities, and some 64% of franchisees are first-time business owners. Happy to join bipartisan colleagues in receiving the Franchise Champion Award for my support in Congress. https://t.co/fBXAd6c7tw

Working thru full week back home talking w/folks on various issues including: Laulani Teale on military presence in Hawai’i; Dr. Michael Carney on federal cancer research funding; Honolulu Museum of Art Director David Odo and Deputy Director Penni Hall on federal support possibilities; new Republic of Korea Consul General Sangmin Nam on US-Korea relations and assisting our Korean American community; and AARP Hawaii’s Keali’I Lopez and Audrey Suga-Nakagawa on national kupuna issues.

I continue to be deeply honored to represent our Hawaii’s and country’s some 4.6 million Filipino Americans, and very proud to once again join my colleagues to commemorate this October as Filipino American History month. In doing so, we remember and honor the sacrifices and contributions of generations past and present, the embodiment of the best of America that Filipino Americans represent, and the continued advancement and promise of future generations. https://t.co/qhI4PNBXgp

Huge congrats to the University of Hawai’i- West O’ahu and to Pueo everywhere as you kick off your 50th Anniversary Celebration Week. UHWO has grown into such an integral part of our community and you have truly lived up to your mission of “empowering generations of learners.” Mahalo and here’s to many more generations to come. https://t.co/wwChRmITPj

Another Constituent Services Highlight on my office’s individual assistance: A constituent couldn’t get his deceased father’s Savings Bonds transferred over to his mother’s account. We contacted the U. S. Treasury Dept to get it done. More info on our services: https://t.co/0jkFr2aKmm

I joined the new bipartisan Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus, co-chaired by my colleagues Lou Correa and David Valadeo of California, August Pfluger of Texas and Brad Schneider of Illinois, and “dedicated to advancing public policy that strengthens free markets, restores fiscal discipline, and secures America's long-term economic leadership”. We can and must pursue integrated policies that are all of pro-growth, pro-worker and fiscally responsible. https://t.co/tExkN3tyuP

I join all of our Hawai‘i in remembering and honoring the life and legacy of U. S. Representative Patricia (Pat) Saiki. She is rightly credited with many specific accomplishments. But above all she was a pioneer who broke barriers, easing the path for others that followed, and her decades of public service were marked by commitment to her country and Hawai‘i, determination, accomplishment, example and grace. Rep. Saiki was a worthy steward of the office of Hawaii’s First Congressional District, setting a high bar for those that followed and will follow. I join in extending my sincere condolences and appreciation to her beloved family.

Mahalo to Evan Leong/Greater Good Radio for talking story about my journey to and through public service including my efforts in Congress.

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-1st), issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Representative Patricia (Pat) Saiki: “I join all of our Hawai‘i in remembering and honoring the life and legacy of U. S. Representative Patricia Saiki,” said U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i-1st). “She is rightly credited with many specific accomplishments. But above all she was a pioneer who broke barriers, easing the path for others that followed, and her decades of public service were marked by commitment to her country and Hawai‘i, determination, accomplishment, example and grace. “She was a worthy steward of the office of Hawaii’s First Congressional District, setting a high bar for those that followed and will follow. I join in extending my sincere condolences and appreciation to her beloved family.” ###

Voters deserve to know who specifically is funding political ads rather than secret spending behind deceptive fronts. I joined colleagues Reps Kevin Mullin (California) and Marcy Kaptur (Ohio) in introducing our Sunlight on SuperPACs Act, which would require federal campaign ads supported by SuperPACs (large-scale contributing fronts) to disclose their big donors. https://t.co/oYRTuigx5D

(Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) is seeking qualified applicants for his Congressional nomination to our nation’s four service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point/Army); U.S. Naval Academy(Annapolis/Navy); U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point/Merchant Marines). “One of my favorite and most serious duties as a member of the U.S. Congress is nominating Hawaii’s best and brightest young men and women to our nation’s service academies,” said Case. “I have had the privilege for over ten years now of nominating many candidates to our service academies, many of whom are in service or now attending. “I’m again honored to do my part to ensure that Hawaiʻi continues our long tradition of contributing to the next generation of America’s outstanding military leaders.” A Congressional nomination is the exclusive avenue for appointment to our nation’s service academies for most applicants. A nomination does not guarantee an appointment, but it is a requirement for final consideration for the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Successful applicants must have high moral character, a strong academic record and a motivation to dutifully serve our nation. Fully completed applications must be postmarked or received by the District office for Congressman Case at 1003 Bishop Street, Suite #1110, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 no later than October 9, 2026. Please also visit the military academy nomination webpage at https://case.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations.htm.” Case continued: “Additionally, please note that I can only consider applicants who are legal residents of the First Congressional District which I represent (Honolulu from Makapu‘u through Downtown and Pearl City up to Mililani and then through Waipahu and ‘Ewa Beach to Kapolei). My office can assist in verifying this requirement, but you can check yourself by entering your home address here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative. “I encourage and invite students and school officials assisting candidates with their applications to mail in application packets to my Honolulu Office or submit applications electronically in a Portable Document Format (.pdf) to [email protected]. Should you have any questions, please contact Kekoa Kaluhiwa in my Honolulu office at (808) 650-6688.” ###

My @ProbSolveCaucus Gerrymandering Reform Working Group, which I co-chair, rolled out our package of four related congressional redistricting reform legislative proposals at a press conference from Capitol Hill. https://t.co/NQfyZkVnHl https://t.co/hnYNJrQCMX

It was an honor to welcome three of my partners, the Hons. Hirofumi Nakasone, Seiji Maehara and Akihisa Nagashima of the National Diet of Japan (Japan’s Congress) to Washington D.C. I took them on a personal tour of the Capitol as we discussed the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance, our shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, and continued support for Japan’s national security. Mahalo to our Japanese colleagues for visiting the Capitol, and for continuing to strengthen the enduring friendship between our nations and, especially, our Hawai’i.

Time again for my annual Congressional App Challenge open to middle and high school students in my district; October 26, 2026 submission deadline. The nationwide App Challenge in most congressional districts challenges our students to create an original app for a smartphone, tablet, or computer device about any topics using any programming language, with winners bringing their apps to Capitol Hill. More info: https://t.co/h0KiM9l6Hu.

Congress considers the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) every few years to authorize iwater resources: environmental, structural, navigational, flood protection, hydrology and related projects which the United States Army Corps of Engineers builds, so we spend a lot of effort getting needed Hawai’i projects into each WRDA. Great news that the House passed our latest WRDA with a bunch of my requests included, especially upgrading Honolulu Harbor. More: https://t.co/KnhzaUxZPl.

From-back-home DC meetings this week included one common theme; moving people and our stuff around and related federal issues: M. Dyer Global, a local employee-owned moving company, especially focusing on matters regarding moving our military families; and Mike Niethammer and Henry Aquino of the Hawai’i Automobile Dealers Association, moving all of us.

I always look forward to meeting with our Hawai’i veterans reps visiting DC, including this week Jame Schaedel of the Veterans of Foreign Wars/Hawai’i and (to his credit and Hawaii’s benefit) a member of VFW’s National Legislative Committee, here for VFW’s fall legislative conference. We discussed several VFW priorities; more here: https://t.co/1aHCPuhvq7$

As our national debt passes through $40 trillion, I joined the House Budget Committee for its field hearing in Dallas, TX on a critical issue: solutions to our federal fiscal/debt crisis. I am a co-introducer of several of the main measures before the Committee that provide a path forward. https://t.co/LewvzQLjHY

I joined colleague Rep. Jeff Hurd of Colorado on C-SPAN’s Ceasefire to discuss our Problem Solvers Caucus’ congressional redistricting/gerrymandering reform initiatives, AI regulation, the midterms and other subjects. https://t.co/DLg3hkckZW https://t.co/TGLC5VBFtO

Here’s my next monthly Congressman Ed Case Reports on ‘Olelo Community Media, this one of my recent district activities including the Filipino Chamber of Commerce’s Installation Banquet, Waipahu Soto Zen Temple’s Obon, Congressional Gold medal presentation to Jessica Lee, review of Hurricane Lala damage, and Okinawan Festival, as well as my DC remarks to the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Tech Summit on next-generation connectivity and digital equity. https://t.co/c3JDJbsaYq

My proposed legislation with Rep. Jim Moylan of Guam to strengthen federal efforts against destructive invasive species passed the full House on a vote of 371-33. This is especially important to our island homes, and especially in the wake of natural disasters to both Hawai’i and Guam which worsen the spreads of invasive species. More: https://t.co/BEOeFuJIGK

A very full week on Capitol Hill included a bunch of meetings with folks visiting from home, many with a community health/wellbeing focus, including: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Network Enterprises Hawaii securing good employment for our disabled; Global Medical Response operating many of our ground and air ambulances; and Delta Dental/ Hawaii Dental Service.

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) announced that the U.S. House yesterday approved major legislation to address improvements for the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation system, flood and storm risk management, environment, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure. Case’s requests were included in H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. WRDA is developed and passed by Congress every two years. The House approved this Congress’ bill by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 415-9. WRDA-authorized federal projects are critical to communities throughout the country to keep them connected and safe and to strengthen the overall U.S. economy. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) implements these projects in partnership with federal, local and state agencies, non-government organizations and tribal nations. Case works with government and community partners well in advance of each WRDA to request authorization of projects key to Hawaii’s safety, security and economy. The four provisions secured by Case in the 2026 WRDA include: Expanding and upgrading Honolulu Harbor. Case secured approval for an update on the in-depth study called for in previous measures on critical improvements to Honolulu Harbor which includes Case’s successful push in 2024 to amend the WRDA to reflect the expanded complexity, scope and funding needs for the Harbor, including elements of coastal storm risk management. House approval of the 2026 WRDA will help continue the project and focus its benefits on disaster resilience and enhanced national security from improved utilization of the harbor. “As the main port of the State of Hawai‘i, Honolulu Harbor receives and distributes all overseas cargo shipments constituting over 80% of all imports into the state, supports fishing operations and cruise ships and handles federal maritime activity including the U.S. Coast Guard’s 14th District,” said Case. “Providing this additional refined and expanded authorization will ensure our critical harbor is designed for resilience and that this literal lifeline for Hawai‘i remains operational in the face of natural disaster and other contingencies.” Case said the 2026 WRDA also includes his call for the status of the assessment of the benefits of the project modification on disaster resiliency and enhanced national security from utilization of the harbor by the Department of Defense. Case secured a complementary provision to conduct a full review of Honolulu Harbor’s critical role in our nation's defense and security. “With Honolulu Harbor being the main port for the State of Hawai‘i, our national defense presence also depends on this harbor to remain strong and reliable to maintain a steady flow of resources for our military needs and communities,” said Case. Case added: “Strengthening this harbor will allow for enhanced military readiness and resilience and for our communities to be prepared for a national security threat. This provision directs USACE to consider the benefits of project modification for disaster resilience and enhanced national security from utilization of the harbor by the Department of Defense and assists in paving the way for full funding of improvement projects.” Management of the risks of floods and coastal storms in Waikīkī The 2026 WRDA includes approval of Case’s requests for federal feasibility studies on the management of the risks triggered by floods and coastal storms risk in the vicinities of the Waikīkī Natatorium War Memorial, Kāimana Beach and Waikīkī Beach. “As was recently witnessed by the storms that have battered Hawai‘i, we all are facing the real-life evidence every day of the effects of climate change including disastrous flooding, and we must continue our efforts to mitigate catastrophic impacts to the coastline that are major attractions to both our kamaʻāina and visitors to these locales in Waikīkī,” said Case. Expediting studies of projects O‘ahu, Maui and Kauaʻi Case also secured approval to complete feasibility studies previously directed for the following projects (such studies being the first step in project authorization): · Flood risk management for the Kaiaka-Waiʻalua watershed on O‘ahu; · Flood risk and coastal storm risk management for the County of Kauaʻi; and, · Flood risk management and ecosystem restoration for the County of Maui Expedite completion of a project on Kauaʻi The 2026 WRDA also includes Case’s call to expedite completion of a project involving aquatic ecosystem restoration of the wetlands in Waimea on the island of Kauaʻi. The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration. · The House Committee on Transportation & infrastructure explanation of the 2026 WRDA is here. ###