| Current Office: | U.S. House - District 2, Democratic |
|---|---|
| First Elected: | 11/07/2006 |
| Last Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Next Election: | 2012 |
Interest Group Evaluations
Interest Group Evaluations
Representative Mazie K. Hirono
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- Senior and Social Security Issues
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Abortion Issues
| 2010 | NARAL Pro-Choice America - Positions | 100% |
| 2010 | Planned Parenthood - Positions | 100% |
| 2009-2010 | National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association - House of Representatives Score | 100% |
| 2009-2010 | National Right to Life Committee - Positions | 0% |
| 2009 | NARAL Pro-Choice America - Positions | 100% |
| 2009 | National Right to Life Committee - Positions | 0% |
| 2008 | Planned Parenthood - Positions | 100% |
| 2007-2008 | National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association - Positions | 100% |
| 2007-2008 | National Right to Life Committee - Positions | 0% |
| 2007 | NARAL Pro-Choice America - Positions | 100% |
Agriculture Issues
| 2009-2010 | American Farm Bureau Federation - Positions | 33% |
| 2009-2010 | National Farmers Union - Positions | 100% |
| 2008 | National Association of Wheat Growers - Positions | 93% |
| 2007-2008 | American Farm Bureau Federation - Positions | 84% |
| 2007-2008 | National Farmers Union - Family Farm Advocacy Score | 100 |
| 2007 | National Association of Wheat Growers - Positions | 93% |
| 2007 | National Council of Agricultural Employers - Positions | 0% |
| 2007 | United Fresh Produce Association - Positions | 100% |
Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
| 2010 | Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance - Positions | 0% |
| 2009-2010 | Big Cat Rescue - House of Representatives Score | 100% |
| 2009-2010 | Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Positions | 100% |
| 2009-2010 | Society for Animal Protective Legislation - U.S. House Score | 100% |
| 2009-2010 | The Humane Society Legislative Fund - Positions | 93% |
| 2009 | Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Positions | 100% |
| 2009 | The Humane Society Legislative Fund - Positions | 92% |
| 2008 | Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance - Positions | 0 |
| 2007-2008 | Big Cat Rescue - Positions | 66 |
| 2007-2008 | Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Positions | 93% |
| 2007-2008 | Society for Animal Protective Legislation - U.S. House Score | 100% |
| 2007-2008 | The Humane Society Legislative Fund - Positions on Animal Protection | 100% |
| 2007 | The Humane Society of the United States - Positions on Animal Protection | 100 |
Budget, Spending and Taxes
Business and Consumers
Campaign Finance and Election Issues
| 2007 | League of Women Voters - Campaign Finance and Election Issues Score | 100% |
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Conservative
Drug Issues
| 2007-2008 | Drug Policy Alliance Network - House of Representatives Score | 75% |
| 2007-2008 | National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors - Positions | 100% |
Education
Employment and Affirmative Action
| 2009 | Women Employed - Positions | 50% |
| 2008 | Latin America Working Group - Positions | 0% |
| 2007 | National Employment Lawyers Association - Positions | 66% |
Energy Issues
| 2007-2008 | Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Positions on Affordable Energy | 0% |
| 2007 | Consumer Alliance for Energy Security - Positions | 0% |
| 2007 | League of Women Voters - Energy Score | 100% |
Environmental Issues
| 2010 | League of Conservation Voters - Positions | 100% |
| 2010 | League of Conservation Voters - Lifetime Score | 95% |
| 2009-2010 | League of Conservation Voters - Positions | 100% |
| 2009 | Environment America - Positions | 93% |
| 2009 | League of Conservation Voters - Positions | 100% |
| 2008 | Environment America - Positions | 100% |
| 2007-2008 | Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Positions | 93% |
| 2007-2008 | League of Conservation Voters - Positions | 91% |
| 2007 | Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Positions | 90% |
| 2007 | League of Conservation Voters - First Session Score | 90% |
| 2007 | League of Private Property Voters - Land Rights Advocacy Score | 0 |
Family and Children Issues
| 2009-2010 | American Family Association - Positions | 11% |
| 2009 | The Children's Health Fund - Positions | 66% |
| 2009 | Vote Kids - Positions | 100% |
| 2007-2008 | American Family Association - Positions | 0% |
| 2007-2008 | Family Research Council - Positions | 0% |
| 2007-2008 | School Nutrition Association - Positions | 0% |
| 2007-2008 | The Arc - Positions | 57% |
| 2007 | Children's Defense Fund - Positions | 100% |
| 2007 | Family Research Council - Positions | 0 |
| 2007 | League of Women Voters - Children's Health Issues Score | 100% |
Federal, State, and Local Relations
| 2009 | The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association - Positions | 20% |
Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
| 2010 | American Security Council Foundation - Positions | 20% |
| 2010 | Peace Action - Positions | 75% |
| 2010 | Peace Action West - Positions | 75% |
| 2009-2010 | Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) - Positions | 80% |
| 2009 | American Security Council Foundation - Positions | 50% |
| 2009 | Friends Committee on National Legislation - Positions | 45% |
| 2009 | Latin America Working Group - Positions | 25% |
| 2009 | NewPolicy.org - Positions on International Middle East Policy Advocacy | 8% |
| 2009 | Peace Action West - Positions | 67% |
| 2008 | Friends Committee on National Legislation - Positions | 100% |
| 2008 | Peace Action West - Positions | 90% |
| 2007-2008 | ACT! for America - Positions | 0% |
| 2007-2008 | Council for a Livable World - Positions | 87% |
| 2007-2008 | Nuclear Age Peace Foundation - Positions | 77% |
| 2007 | Council for a Livable World - Positions | 92% |
| 2007 | Friends Committee on National Legislation - Positions | 100% |
| 2007 | Latin America Working Group - Positions | 40% |
| 2007 | Peace Action West - Positions | 91% |
Government Reform
Gun Issues
| 1991-2009 | Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence - Lifetime Score | 100% |
| 1988-2008 | Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence - Lifetime Score | 100% |
Health Issues
Immigration
| 2009-2010 | American Immigration Lawyers Association - U.S. House Score | 100% |
| 2009-2010 | Federation for American Immigration Reform - Positions | 0% |
| 2009-2010 | United States English - U.S. House Score | 17% |
| 2007-2010 | National Latino Congreso/William C. Velásquez Institute - Positions | 100% |
| 2007-2008 | Federation for American Immigration Reform - Positions | 8% |
| 2007 | English First - Positions | 0% |
Labor
Liberal
Military Issues
| 2009 | Fleet Reserve Association - Positions | 100% |
| 2009 | Military Officers Association of America - Positions | 100% |
| 2008 | Fleet Reserve Association - Positions | 37% |
| 2007 | Fleet Reserve Association - Positions | 66% |
National Security Issues
| 2010 | American Security Council Foundation - Positions | 20% |
| 2009 | American Security Council Foundation - Positions | 50% |
| 2007-2008 | American Security Council Foundation - Positions | 30% |
| 2007-2008 | Center for Security Policy - Positions | 4% |
| 2001-2010 | Keep America Safe - Positions | 6% |
Senior and Social Security Issues
Social Issues
Technology and Communication
| 2008 | CNET News - Positions | 80% |
| 2007-2008 | Information Technology Industry Council - Positions | 57% |
| 2007 | AeA - Positions | 75% |
| 2007 | Computer & Communications Industry Association - Positions | 82% |
Trade Issues
| 2009-2010 | International Foodservice Distributors Association - Positions | 0% |
| 2009-2010 | USA Engage - Positions | 40% |
| 2008 | The Alliance for Worker Freedom - Positions | 0% |
| 2007-2008 | International Foodservice Distributors Association - Positions | 0% |
| 2007 | Associated Equipment Distributors - Positions | 85% |
| 2007 | The Alliance for Worker Freedom - Positions | 0% |
Welfare and Poverty
Women's Issues
| 2010 | Federally Employed Women - Positions | 80% |
| 2009 | Federally Employed Women - Positions | 100% |
| 2009 | Women Employed - Positions | 50% |
| 2007-2008 | Federally Employed Women - Equality in Government Score | 70 |
| 2007-2008 | National Organization for Women - Positions | 100% |
| 2007 | Federally Employed Women - Positions | 70% |
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