Biography
Edward Espenett Case, born on September 27, 1952, in Hilo, Hawaii, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Hawaii's 1st Congressional District, which encompasses urban Honolulu. He has held this position since 2019 and previously represented Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District from 2002 to 2007. Case's political career includes serving as Majority Leader in the Hawaii State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2000. He is known for his moderate Democratic stance, focusing on issues such as government reform and fiscal responsibility.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Williams College, 1975
- Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1981
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Political Experience:
- Legislative Assistant to U.S. Representative/Senator Spark Matsunaga, 1975–1978
- Member and Chair of the Manoa Neighborhood Board, 1985–1989
- Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 1994–2002
- Majority Leader, 1999–2000
- Representative, U.S. House of Representatives, Hawaii's 2nd District, 2002–2007
- Representative, U.S. House of Representatives, Hawaii's 1st District, 2019–present
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Member, House Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Defense
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security
- Member, House Committee on Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries
- Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
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Caucus Memberships:
- Co-founder and Co-Chair, House Pacific Islands Caucus
- Vice Chair, House Problem Solvers Caucus
- Executive Board Member, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
- Member, Blue Dog Coalition
- Member, New Democrat Coalition
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Introduced the Safe and Quiet Skies Act to regulate tour airplane and helicopter flights, aiming to enhance safety and reduce noise pollution.
- Advocated for the establishment of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, contributing to significant environmental conservation efforts.
Case's career reflects a commitment to bipartisan collaboration, environmental conservation, and addressing the unique needs of Hawaii's diverse communities.
