Ed Case, a U.S. Congressman representing Hawaii’s 1st district since 2019, shared insights on various issues through his recent tweets. Having replaced Colleen Hanabusa in Congress, Case continues to be actively involved in legislative matters and federal government appropriations.
On June 11, 2025, Case questioned Defense Secretary Hegseth during the Defense Appropriations meeting. He posed a critical question: “Do you believe that the only way to achieve a contribution to peace and security and stability in the Indo-Pacific is through military strength alone?” This query highlights his interest in exploring alternative approaches beyond military power for achieving regional stability.
In another tweet dated June 12, 2025, Case described a busy week on Capitol Hill involving key meetings with Governor Green and Hawai’i Island Mayor Alameda. He stated: “Another packed week on Capitol Hill included important meetings with Governor Green and Hawai’i Island Mayor Alameda with my staff and I briefing them on numerous federal issues and comparing notes; plus my summer intern, Jason Rodrigues, a proud Honoka’a High Dragon and Harvard.” These discussions centered around various federal issues pertinent to Hawaii.
By June 13, 2025, Ed Case reported back from his intense weeks within the Appropriations Committee as they debated twelve measures crucial for funding the federal government in the upcoming fiscal year. In his report regarding military construction and veterans’ funding he remarked: “These are long intense weeks in my Appropriations Committee as we debate twelve separate measures to fund our federal government for the upcoming fiscal year. Here’s my report back on the first of those, covering military construction and veterans, with very mixed and concerning.”
Born in Hilo, Hawaii in 1952, Ed Case currently resides in Kāneʻohe. He graduated from Williams College with a BA in 1975 before earning a JD from the University of California Hastings in 1981. Prior to serving Congress since 2019, he was part of Hawaii’s House of Representatives from 1994 until 2002.
