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Daniel K. Inouye

Daniel K. Inouye

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Daniel K. Inouye Congressional Service

Daniel K. Inouye 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 25 terms in congress.

Daniel K. Inouye participated in over 65 voting sessions, sponsored over 2164 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 6253 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Daniel Inouye supported federal spending on infrastructure and social programs as a means to stimulate economic growth. He was a proponent of industries significant to Hawaii, such as tourism and defense-related activities.

Agriculture

Centrist

Inouye advocated for supporting American agriculture through subsidies and federal assistance, focusing on the unique challenges faced by Hawaiian agriculture, including sugar and pineapple industries.

Immigration

Liberal

Inouye backed comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, reflecting a generally supportive approach to accommodating immigrants in U.S. society.

Education

Liberal

Inouye supported increased federal funding for public education and programs that help disadvantaged students, advocating for equal access to education across different socio-economic groups.

Energy

Liberal

He promoted renewable energy resources in Hawaii, aligning with federal initiatives to invest in sustainable energy development and decrease dependence on fossil fuels.

Climate change

Liberal

Inouye emphasized the importance of addressing climate change impacts, supported legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions, and bolstered programs for environmental protection.

Healthcare

Liberal

He was an advocate for expanding healthcare access, supporting federal efforts such as Medicare and Medicaid, and backed policies aimed at broader healthcare coverage.

Housing

Liberal

Inouye supported federal assistance and subsidies for affordable housing projects, particularly focusing on initiatives that would benefit low-income families in Hawaii.

Transportation

Centrist

He was a proponent of federal investment in transportation infrastructure, including funding for highways, airports, and public transit systems, aiming to improve connectivity and mobility.

Veterans affairs

Liberal

Inouye, a World War II veteran himself, advocated for robust veterans' benefits, including healthcare, education, and housing support, and pushed for improvements in the Veterans Administration.

Voting rights

Liberal

He supported legislation that aimed to protect and expand voting rights, opposing measures seen as restrictive and advocating for increased voter participation.

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Daniel K. Inouye'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

CLEAR Path Act
Bill S 2132January 26, 2026
Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025
Bill HR 3903January 26, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries.
Bill HRES 375January 26, 2026
Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act
Bill HR 1799January 24, 2026
Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act
Bill HR 3453January 24, 2026
Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025
Bill HR 4684January 23, 2026
Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
Bill HR 3922January 23, 2026
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
Bill S 222January 23, 2026
Retire through Ownership Act
Bill HR 5169January 23, 2026
No Tax on Home Sales Act
Bill HR 4327January 23, 2026
A bill to further the development and maintenance of an adequate and well-balanced American merchant marine by requiring that certain mail of the United States be carried on vessels of United States registry.
Bill S 188July 3, 2024
An Act to supplement the authority of the President to collect regular and periodic information on international investment.
Bill S 2839July 3, 2024
Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2011
Bill S 46March 14, 2024
Pirate Fishing Elimination Act
Bill S 1980March 14, 2024
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Amendments of 1999
Bill S 225October 3, 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
SAVE Native Women Act
Bill S 1763March 14, 2024
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act
Bill S 1440March 14, 2024
Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Bill S 2370December 15, 2023
A resolution designating June 3, 2001, as "National Child's Day".
Bill SRES 90January 16, 2023