HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Representatives Ed Case, Jill Tokuda and Senator Maizie Hirono were sworn into their new terms in Washington on Jan. 3. The three begin their new congressional eras alongside Senator Brian Schatz, who is currently serving his 6-year term that began in 2023. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The newly sworn in representatives provided statements on the beginning of their new terms, with the three sharing sentiments of positivity and excitement. “I am humbled and honored to represent our neighbor islands and rural Oʻahu in Washington D.C. Now that I’ve been sworn in, the real work begins as we continue to fight for our keiki, kūpuna, and hardworking families that are struggling to make ends meet,” said Tokuda, who was sworn in to her second term representing Hawaiʻi's second congressional district. Tokuda also shared her desire to find bipartisan solutions to issues affecting constituents and protecting working-class individuals. "I will fight like hell against any attempts to put benefits to billionaires over the needs of the American people. They deserve better, and you have my word that I will work with the urgency of a mother to make sure people have access to economic and job opportunities that will allow them to keep a roof over their head, put food on the table and have equal access to the education and healthcare they need to thrive," she continued. Man in 2022 Big Island kidnapping, assault case faces minimum 20 year sentence Alongside Tokuda, Case was also sworn in to serve his seventh term in Congress. His driving force within this new term is overcoming tragedy and division. "The deep tragedies of this brand new year in our Hawaiʻi, country and world just drive home again that we live in very difficult times. Our challenges are many, our divisions run deep, our adversaries work every day toward our failure," he said. "Whether we overcome our challenges and divisions and persevere against our adversaries is our decision, just as it was for our founders and all of our generations since." In the upper house, Hirono was sworn into her third term in the senate, thanking her constituents for their trust and promising to aid the local community. Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here "I'm honored that the people of Hawaiʻi continue to entrust me to represent our state in the U.S. Senate. We've got important work ahead and I will keep fighting for our communities and the values we hold dear," she said. "I remain focused on ensuring that the needs of Hawaiʻi's families, keiki and kūpuna are being met. Together, we will keep working to lift all boats and protect the progress we've made over the last four years. Mahalo for your trust and support."