THE SENATE
S.C.R. NO.
164
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
prioritizing efforts to protect hawaii's critical infrastructure from foreign influence.
WHEREAS, numerous federal agencies responsible for national security have demonstrated that foreign governments and stakeholders are actively seeking to establish influence and control over critical infrastructure systems in states across the country, including communications, water, food, energy, and related services; and
WHEREAS, the State's geographic isolation and reliance on imported goods, materials, and technologies create unique vulnerabilities within these critical infrastructure systems; and
WHEREAS, recent disruption to global supply chains have highlighted the risks associated with dependence on imports, including food, energy, and overseas production of essential infrastructure components that may be influenced by foreign governments, stakeholders, and events; and
WHEREAS, many technologies and materials used in critical infrastructure systems are produced outside the United States, including jurisdictions whose strategic interest may not align with those of the United States; and
WHEREAS, reliance on imports through global supply chains may expose the State's critical systems to risks involving supply disruptions, price manipulation, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and other forms of economic or strategic pressure; and
WHEREAS, strengthening critical infrastructure and eliminating dependence on imported goods and supplies will enhance the State's resilience in times of economic disruption, natural disaster, or geopolitical instability; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, the House of Representatives concurring, that the State is encouraged to prioritize the security, resilience, and reliability of critical infrastructure systems; protect these systems from foreign influence; and accelerate efforts to eliminate the State's dependence on imports; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that state agencies are requested to prioritize security for critical infrastructure and eliminate the State's dependence on imported food, energy, and other commodities as quickly as possible, and minimize the State's exposure to the volatility, risk, and impacts of foreign influence and events; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that state agencies are requested to prioritize and consider the State's resilience and security of critical infrastructure in all plans, projects, programs, and decisions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor; Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Director of Transportation; Adjutant General; Administrator of Emergency Management; Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources; Executive Officer of the Public Utilities Commission; and Chief Information Officer of the Office of Enterprise Technology Services.
OFFERED BY:
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Report Title:
Critical Infrastructure; Foreign Influence; Stability