Daniel K. Akaka

Daniel K. Akaka

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Daniel K. Akaka Congressional Service

Daniel K. Akaka is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Hawaii. DANIEL served as a Senator for the state of Hawaii and served a total of 16 terms in congress.Daniel K. Akaka participated in over 77 voting sessions, sponsored over 794 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 5331 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal
Daniel Akaka favored economic policies that supported job creation, fair trade practices, and protections for workers. He often advocated for measures to boost small businesses and supported tax policies that provided relief to middle and lower-income families.

Agriculture

Liberal
Daniel Akaka supported initiatives to assist small and family-owned farms, particularly in Hawaii. He backed federal subsidies and programs to support agricultural sustainability and diversification.

Immigration

Liberal
Akaka advocated for comprehensive immigration reform, including providing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and improving border security.

Education

Liberal
Akaka supported increased federal funding for education, particularly in disadvantaged areas, and championed programs that aimed to improve public schools and access to higher education.

Energy

Liberal
Daniel Akaka supported policies that promoted renewable energy development and sought to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, aligning with broader environmental goals.

Climate change

Liberal
Akaka acknowledged climate change as a significant issue and supported legislative efforts to address greenhouse gas emissions and invest in clean energy solutions.

Healthcare

Liberal
Akaka was an advocate for expanding access to healthcare and supported the Affordable Care Act, emphasizing the need for comprehensive and affordable healthcare for all Americans.

Housing

Liberal
Daniel Akaka supported federal assistance for affordable housing programs and measures to prevent foreclosures, with a focus on protecting consumers and homebuyers.

Transportation

Liberal
Akaka supported federal investment in infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing transportation networks and public transit, with a focus on sustainability and safety.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
A veteran himself, Akaka was a strong advocate for veterans' rights, supporting measures to improve healthcare, benefits, and support services for veterans and their families.

Voting rights

Liberal
Daniel Akaka supported efforts to protect and expand voting rights, advocating for measures to make voting more accessible and opposing restrictions that disenfranchise voters.
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Daniel K. Akaka's Latest Votes

Congress 112 Vote 96 - A bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes.
Bill Passed (78-20, 3/5 majority required)May 15, 2012
Congress 112 Vote 89 - A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-45, 3/5 majority required)May 8, 2012
Congress 112 Vote 54 - To amend the securities laws to provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, and for other purposes.
Amendment Agreed to (64-35)March 22, 2012
Congress 112 Vote 51 - In the nature of a substitute.
Cloture Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)March 21, 2012
Congress 112 Vote 30 - To provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators.
Amendment Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required)March 8, 2012

Latest Bills

To establish a position in the Small Business Administration to provide to small businesses assistance with establishing employee stock ownership plans, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 2993April 25, 2025
To direct the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to place certain individuals in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons within 250 miles of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 3012April 25, 2025
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Bill HJRES 88April 25, 2025
Youth Lead Act
Bill HR 2812April 25, 2025
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act
Bill HR 2761April 25, 2025
Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025
Bill HR 2444April 25, 2025
FUTURE Networks Act
Bill HR 2449April 25, 2025
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month.
Bill HRES 349April 25, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of April 24, 2025, as "Remanufacturing Day".
Bill HRES 350April 25, 2025
Youth Poisoning Protection Act
Bill HR 1442April 25, 2025
Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012
Bill S 743March 14, 2024
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.
Bill S 676March 14, 2024
Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011
Bill S 675March 14, 2024
SAVE Native Women Act
Bill S 1763March 14, 2024
Safeguarding American Agriculture Act of 2012
Bill S 1673March 14, 2024
Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act of 2012
Bill S 3193March 14, 2024
Responsible Homeowners Refinancing Act of 2012
Bill S 3085March 14, 2024
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012
Bill S 2259March 14, 2024
Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2012
Bill S 1910March 14, 2024
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act
Bill S 1440March 14, 2024