Accountability file

Record & events

• resignation: Schatz also worked as chief executive officer of Helping Hands Hawaii, an Oahu nonprofit social service agency, until he resigned to run for lieutenant governor of Hawaii in the 2010 gubernatorial election as Neil Abercrombie's running m… (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Irwin Schatz wrote that he was "astounded" that "physicians allow patients with potentially fatal disease to remain untreated when effective therapy is available." Brian Schatz said that his father didn't talk about the letter, but that … (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: He said: More than 90% of Americans demand we take action on gun violence, but again Senate Republicans refuse to act. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: In response to the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, Schatz said, "We can do more than lower the flag to half-mast. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Schatz said: "There is no good reason for a nine-year-old to be on Instagram or Snapchat. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Supreme court nominees Of Trump's 2017 Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, Schatz said in a statement, "We need to know if Judge Gorsuch will serve as an independent check on the executive and legislative branches. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Of Trump's 2018 Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Schatz said in a statement, "Judge Brett Kavanaugh has a troubling record of undermining civil liberties, opposing environmental protection, favoring corporations over workers, and u… (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• investigation: Schatz also said the FBI should investigate the allegations against Kavanaugh. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: He said in a statement, "We are just weeks away from Election Day, but Republicans are rushing to confirm a justice to the Supreme Court before the American people get a chance to make their voices heard. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Schatz called her "exceptionally qualified to serve on the Supreme Court" and said, "Throughout her years of public service, she has demonstrated a dedication to the Constitution, including a strong commitment to equal justice under the … (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Trump's cabinet nominees, first term Of Trump's 2017 Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson, Schatz said in a statement, "From international human rights to the grave threats facing our country, Mr. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: When Trump nominated Pompeo to succeed Tillerson as Secretary of State in 2018, Schatz said on Twitter (now X), "I voted YES on Pompeo for CIA on the theory that he would be the 'adult in the room.' I was wrong. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Of Trump's 2017 Secretary of the Treasury nominee Steven Mnuchin, Schatz said in a statement, "Steven Mnuchin has a troubling business record using predatory business tactics. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• resignation: After Mattis resigned, effective in 2019, Trump nominated Mark Esper for the position. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: He said in a statement, "Throughout Sen. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• disposition: When he had the chance to protect equal rights for LGBTQ Americans and help reform a racially biased and outdated sentencing system, he refused to do so. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• resignation: After Sessions resigned, Trump nominated William Barr (attorney general under President George H. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• resignation: After Zinke resigned, Trump nominated David Bernhardt to the position. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• resignation: After Price's controversial tenure and resignation, Trump nominated Alex Azar to fill the position. (as of 2026-07-18T01:49:15.818Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]