Political Highlights: Hawaii House, 1980-94; lieutenant governor, 1994-2002; Democratic nominee for governor, 2002; U.S. House of Representatives, 2007-13 Born: November 3, 1947; Fukushima, Japan Residence: Honolulu Religion: Buddhist Family: Husband, Leighton Kim Oshima; one stepchild Education: U. of Hawaii, B.A. 1970; Georgetown U., J.D. 1978 Elected: 2012 Committee Assignments: Armed Services (Emerging Threats & Capabilities; Readiness & Management Support; Seapower - Ranking Member); Energy & Natural Resources (Energy; National Parks; Public Lands, Forests and Mining); Judiciary (Border Security and Immigration; Constitution - Ranking Member; Intellectual Property; Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts); Small Business & Entrepreneurship; Veterans' Affairs; Joint Budget Reform Social Media:
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District Rating: Safe Democrat House Seniority: 37th ranked Senate Democrat
