East Houston News

Representative Ed Case, currently serving the U.S. Congress for Hawaii's 1st district, has been actively engaging with international defense partnerships and addressing domestic social security issues, as evident in his recent series of tweets.

On April 14, 2025, Case shared news of his visit to the Philippines with colleagues from Defense Appropriations, stating the aim to remain aligned with key partners. He mentioned high-profile engagements with the Secretary of Defense and the Commandant of the Coast Guard, as well as the participation of U.S. diplomatic and military teams: "Mabuhay! Three days back in the Philippines with my Defense Appropriations colleagues to stay aligned with our partners including the Secretary of Defense and Commandant of the Coast Guard, along with our own great diplomatic and military teams including joining a U.S Navy P-8."

On April 15, 2025, Representative Case tweeted about the importance of Social Security for his constituents, expressing concerns over potential cuts to the administration's workforce and resources: "#SaveSocialSecurity. Fully 20% of my constituents rely on Social Security for life-critical support that they earned and many more are working for that support now. Does anyone really think that slashing Social Security Administration workers and offices is about anything other."

Continuing his defense and diplomatic trip, Case tweeted on April 16, 2025, about his visit to Guam. He reviewed defense strategies and engaged with civilian leadership, including a meeting with Governor Leon Guerrero. A notable highlight for him was connecting with constituents serving in the military: "Hafa Adai! Continued my Appropriations Defense Asia-Pacific swing on Guam reviewing our critical defense posture and meeting with civilian partners including Governor Leon Guerrero.  Favorite tho as always was finding constituents doing great things: Marine Lance Corporal."

Ed Case, who began representing Hawaii's 1st district in Congress in 2019, has a history of substantial legislative experience, having previously served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002 Ed Case has served in the U.S. Congress, representing Hawaii`s 1st District, since 2019. He previously served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002..