HI HR131

Urges the U.S. Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency to reject siting the Homeland Defense Radar-Hawaii (HDR-H) facility within Hawaii, proposed for either Honolulu or Kauai at a cost of $1.9 billion.

Argues HDR-H is obsolete technology that would be rendered ineffective by newer hypersonic and low-flying cruise missiles capable of speeds over Mach 4, noting the DOD-MDA defunded the project in the 2020 Defense Authorization Act.

Identifies environmental and cultural concerns including electromagnetic emissions, toxic waste disposal, diesel power plant with 150,000-gallon fuel storage, clearing of up to 160 acres, and contamination shelter requirements.

Contends the $1.9 billion expenditure represents wasteful Pentagon spending when Hawaii has critical needs in health, education, and welfare, and that the radar facility would make Hawaii a strategic target.

Directs transmittal of the resolution to the Secretary of Defense, Missile Defense Agency Director, Hawaii's congressional delegation, and state and local officials.