Armed Services & Veterans

Veterans Medal of Honor

February 15, 2007. Senator Akaka introduced S.Con.Res.12 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor and to celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor on the anniversary of the first award of that medal in 1863. 110th Congress (2007-2008).

March 25, 2017. SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY

June 15, 2020. Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Anthony Kaho'ohanohano.

The Filipino Veterans Equity Act

April 11, 2007. The senator advocated for the Filipino veterans. Hearing for Filipino Veterans Act.

May 31, 2021 DVIDS- Defense Visual Information Distribution Service

June 1, 2021 Stars And Stripes

VA Mission Act of 2018

June 6, 2018. S.2372 The John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act which became law. It was introduced by three veterans who served in congress- John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson .

Omnibus Health Services

May 5, 2010. Senator Akaka sponsored (10/28/2009) S.963 Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 - Title I: Caregiver Support, which became law.

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act

June 30, 2009. Senator Akaka sponsored (02/10/2009) S.407 Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009, which became law. Another reference to his is S.2617.

Veterans Mental Health

October 15, 2007. Senator Akaka sponsored S.2162 Veterans Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act which became law.

Healing the Invisible Wounds Act

May 11, 2006. Senator Akaka sponsored bill serving on the Veterans' Affairs Committee. S.2500 Healing the Invisible Wounds Act of 2006

March 12, 2008. The Hill. Caring for Wounded Families

September 27, 2008. Wounded Times. Congress Passes Sweeping Veterans' Mental Health Legislation.

January 16, 2009 The Hill. Making Veterans’ Healthcare Stronger and More Adaptive

Veterans Benefits Improvement Act

May 15, 2008. Senator Akaka introduced S.3023 Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2008, which became law.

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act

January 4, 2011. Senator Akaka sponsored S.3447 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, which became law.

March 22, 2011. American Legion. Akaka receives public-service award.

2010 Support Of Military Families Award National Military Family Association.

2009 The VFW Congressional Award Awarded for outstanding service to national defense, homeland security, and to veterans, service members and their families.