Aloha, Friend.Since my last e-newsletter to you, "Crunch Time in the 117th Congress" here, the issues before Congress have become even more complex and difficult. Against most predictions and with major assistance from our country and others, Ukraine has not fallen to the Russian invasion, but we all face key decisions on next steps to assure Russia does not succeed. The heartbreaking murders still again of innocent children and others, now in Texas and New York, cry out for a national solution on preventing tragic, needless, unacceptable gun violence. The Supreme Court’s consideration of a repeal of Roe v. Wade cries out for a national law securing the careful balancing of the rights of women that has stood for a half century. Inflation may be moderating somewhat, but the toll is way too high and persistent supply chain disruptions and shortages must be addressed. COVID-19 is surging still again with several variants and requiring difficult decisions anew on restrictions vs. risks vs. returning to some normal. China has made much more aggressive and disturbing moves into the heart of the Pacific. The scientific evidence of accelerating climate change continues while we defer the hard choices we must make with the rest of the world. All of this and much more is on my plate as we head toward the end of this Congress. But amidst all of this uncertainty and division there are still constants to pursue as in any other year. Foremost among them is my annual spring and summer focus in my Appropriations Committee on next fiscal year’s federal funding, both nationally and to address Hawaii’s specific concerns. This is where much of my office’s effort is focused now (and, for Hawai’i, especially on assuring the funding to remediate, defuel and close Red Hill).In such periods it is also more important than ever that I keep in touch with you, provide you with useful information on areas of concern, listen to your thoughts and answer your questions. Here are some more opportunities:Focus: Cybersecurity (Facebook Live Thursday, June 2nd, 6:30 PM Hawai’i Time). Protecting our computer systems and networks from intrusion, attack and manipulation is an accelerating challenge with huge consequences, from our governments and businesses to our own homes. We have national laws, regulations and efforts to do so, but the threats and needs for further preventive measure are increasing. There are also basic practices and helpful tips we can all implement to increase our own awareness of risks and our own preventive efforts. I have pulled together some experts – Jimmie Collins, Chief of Planning and Operations at the Hawai’i State Office of Homeland Security; Vincent Hoang, Hawai’i State Chief Information Security Officer; and Attila Seress, President of Cylanda, a local cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management firm - to talk story with me about all this and to help you with your own efforts. Your questions welcomed. For details and how to join, click Facebook here. Congressional Tele-Talk Story (Monday, June 13th, 6:30PM Hawai’i Time). I am doing another live, open, virtual talk story community meeting. As always, I’ll update you on my actions, listen to your thoughts and answer your questions live. Please click here for details on how to join.June 2022 Anonymous Online Congressional Survey.  As always, I want, need and welcome your guidance and comments. As one way, I would deeply appreciate your taking this anonymous online survey here on your own priorities and some of the issues I’ve discussed. Please feel free to use the survey to add any additional input on any issue. Please note that as this is anonymous, I won’t be able to respond directly to you on any survey questions or comments. So if you’d like me to respond specifically, please mail me directly at ed.case@mail.house.gov. As always, I deeply appreciate your consideration and assistance as we all work to find the best way forward for our country and Hawai’i. For more information on my efforts, and how we can help you, please visit my website at  case.house.gov . If I can help you and yours with your own questions and needs, email us at ed.case@mail.house.gov, or call us at (808) 650-6688.Be safe and be well.