U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda

U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda Representing Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District. Leading with Aloha. Blessed to serve. đŸŒș

10/10/2026

When Hawaiʻi needs help, HGEA members are always there. From keeping our hospitals running to helping families through emergencies, our public workers show up for us every day.

It meant so much to join HGEA’s 28th Biennial General Assembly and thank them for all they do for our communities.

HGEA, you’ve always had my back and Hawaiʻi’s back. I promise I’ll always have yours.

10/07/2026

Despite all the North Shore has been through, this community continues to show up for each other.

Mahalo to Lei for taking me through Wainiha, to Stacy and the team at Waipā for feeding families and building resilience, to Joel and the Hanalei Initiative for helping repair homes, and to Limahuli and everyone working to clear waterways and keep communities safe.

There’s still a lot of work ahead, but I left inspired by the aloha, strength, and care people continue to give one another.

At UH Mānoa, I heard directly from students, faculty, and staff about what the Trump Administration’s latest cuts to hig...
10/06/2026

At UH Mānoa, I heard directly from students, faculty, and staff about what the Trump Administration’s latest cuts to higher education funding mean for Hawaiʻi.

These cuts threaten critical-language programs, Asia-Pacific studies, and Hawaiʻi’s ability to build the relationships and cultural understanding that strengthen our security across the Pacific. Congress approved this funding—the administration has no right to withhold it.

I’ll keep fighting to protect UH, our students, and Hawaiʻi’s role as a bridge to the Pacific.

Mahalo to everyone who spoke up about what’s at stake.

10/05/2026

Mahalo to the students, faculty, and staff at UH Maui College for inviting me to talk story over pizza. 🍕

We had a thoughtful conversation about the issues on their minds, from AI and the growing power of big tech to women’s health and reproductive rights and school voucher court decisions. I’m always grateful for the chance to be with our students, hear what they’re thinking, and talk about the challenges shaping their lives and our communities.

10/02/2026

Holding ICE accountable means knowing where taxpayer dollars are going and making sure the rule of law applies.

At Hawaiʻi’s first Immigration and Inclusion Conference, I shared what I’ve seen at FDC Honolulu and why Congress must keep pushing for answers, oversight, and humane treatment.

That means warrants, body cameras, no facial coverings, and a system where immigrants can live, work, and move through our communities without fear.

Mahalo to everyone standing up for the dignity and rights of our immigrant communities.

Was great to start the week in Hilo where I was able to meet up with Mayor Alameda & talk with Hawaiʻi Island elected of...
09/30/2026

Was great to start the week in Hilo where I was able to meet up with Mayor Alameda & talk with Hawaiʻi Island elected officials about funding and executing storm/disaster recovery and how we can be better prepared for the next one.

As we face changes to how providers are reimbursed by local insurance carriers and the federal government, it was important for me to meet with independent healthcare providers from Hilo, Kona, and Waimea and talk about how we keep local practices open, strengthen our workforce, and sustain critical care in our communities, from internal medicine to radiology and mammography services.

Mahalo to our healthcare heroes for sharing what they’re seeing and what their patients need. These conversations help make sure Hawaiʻi’s needs are heard in Washington.

09/29/2026

Chris Leonard and the team KWXX know how important it is to keep people informed when the power is out, cell service is down, and families are looking for reliable information.

Mahalo to the broadcasters who stay on air for our communities when it matters most. I’m working in Congress to make sure communications infrastructure is treated like the critical infrastructure it is.

09/26/2026

Storm fatigue is real, but with Hurricane Nolo approaching Hawaiʻi, we can’t let our guard down. Now is the time to make sure you and your ʻohana are prepared and know where to get the latest information.

For current weather, shelters, alerts, and emergency updates:

‱ https://www.weather.gov/hfo/
‱ https://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/get-ready/
‱ https://hawaii-county-civil-defense-agency-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/
‱ https://www.mauicounty.gov/2921/Emergency-Management-Agency
‱ https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Emergency-Management-Agency
‱ https://www.honolulu.gov/dem/

Please stay safe, check on your neighbors, and follow guidance from local emergency officials as conditions change.

09/25/2026

As our islands prepare for another storm, Kauaʻi is still recovering from the last one.

Destroyed crops, damaged property, and ponds of dead shrimp have devastated Aloun Farms, Kauaʻi Shrimp, and Lydgate Farms. Kauaʻi Shrimp is now closing its operations, underscoring how devastating these losses are for local agriculture and the families and workers who depend on it.

Seeing the damage firsthand and talking with these farmers and UH CTAHR’s agriculture team made clear that recovery will take more than rebuilding, we need to also strengthen our agricultural resilience so our farmers aren’t left to shoulder catastrophic losses in future storms.

09/23/2026

Glad to join the blessing of the MEERA lab at Mililani High School. This new space gives students hands-on experience with the equipment and technology used in manufacturing and engineering careers, helping them explore what their future could look like.

I’m proud to support initiatives like these that open up career pathways here in Hawaiʻi. Mahalo to the educators and partners making these opportunities possible for our keiki.

Address

Kaneohe, HI

Telephone

+12022254906

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda:

Shortcuts

Share

Category