Section on Asian Pacific Islander Women’s Pioneer Award and the Sue Rosenberg Zalk Award.

following advocacy by the Hawaii congressional delegation.Hirono is committed to providing a rapid response to the devastating wildfires on Maui and delivering federal assistance to those affected by the disaster.

she joined the Hawaii congressional delegation in introducing a bicameral resolution honoring the first responders and those who lost their lives and expressing support for the communities of West and Upcountry Maui.It would allow more individuals impacted by the Maui wildfires to claim a personal casualty loss by eliminating the requirement to itemize deductions and removing the 10% loss requirement to qualify.included $16 billion in supplemental funding for the federal Disaster Relief Fund.

It would also waive the 10% penalty on hardship withdrawals from retirement accounts to help those impacted by the fires make ends meet.Jill Tokuda (CBS)The bill would lessen the tax burden on people impacted by major natural disasters in 2023.

As communities on Maui continue to heal and recover from the devastating wildfires

Discussing her view of the resulting benefits.Providing Resources to Emergency Health Care Providers: Emergency health care providers are at the frontlines of responding to suicide attempts.

This bill would also equip emergency departments with the tools and training they need to help those at-risk receive the highest level of care and support.Doris MatsuiSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month.

The Suicide Prevention Act would provide local health departments with resources to monitor suicide attempts and self-harm incidences.and the risk of suicide is greatest within a month of discharge from the hospital.