Senator Brian Schatz votes against a Republican bill cutting $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) voted against a Republican bill proposing to cut $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting, claiming it would adversely impact public TV and radio, particularly in rural and Native communities. The bill, which lacks bipartisan support, now returns to the House of Representatives for further consideration.
Schatz expressed concern that such cuts would hinder access to crucial news and emergency alerts, stating, "To gut all of that overnight, in the name of finding savings... is unacceptable." He also criticized the implications for international aid, suggesting the cuts could lead to dire consequences worldwide.
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Brian Schatz Net Worth
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- S.2253: A bill to increase consumer protection with respect to negative options in all media, including on the internet, and for other purposes.
- S.2127: Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
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- S.1624: PATCH Act
- S.1471: Climate Change Financial Risk Act of 2025
- S.1378: TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
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Schatz disclosed $2.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 157th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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