Environment
Enacting policies that assist in our ongoing efforts to reverse the effects of a changing climate, while protecting our air, water, lands, oceans, and wildlife remains a priority of the Congresswoman’s. Throughout America’s history, we have often been presented the challenge of protecting and preserving the environment while maintaining growth and responsible industrial progress. The Congresswoman believes that today, we can do both.<br />\
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A great deal of debate continues around environmental regulations in Congress. In August 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the first ever carbon pollution standards for new power plants, called the Clean Power Plan. Previously, there were no limits to the amount of carbon pollution that power plants could emit. The Congresswoman supports these new standards, which reflect ongoing trends in the power sector to build cleaner plants and use American made clean energy technologies. California strongly supports the Clean Power Plan, and the Congresswoman is pleased that our state is well on its way to going beyond the plan’s requirements, recently enacting legislation that requires California generate half of the state’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030.<br />\
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The Congresswoman is also a strong proponent for sensible conservation efforts that would protect our diverse environmental legacy. From our vast oceans to our precious national parks, all aspects of our environment must be considered. The Congresswoman believes we must not only protect these lands for native wildlife, but also because they provide vital outdoor opportunities for Americans.<br />\
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The Congresswoman will continue working to uphold environmental regulations, protect wildlife sanctuaries, and to improve the quality of our air and water for future generations.<br />\
<h2>Accomplishments</h2>\
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<li>Named Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition for the 115th Congress.</li>\
<li>Legislation coauthored by Congresswoman Matsui resulted in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implementing rules in 2016 to protect consumers from potentially hazardous levels of formaldehyde in wood products.</li>\
<li>Secured over $1 million in federal grants for low-emission buses and clean-fuel equipment for Sacramento Regional Transit.</li>\
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<h2>Legislation</h2>\
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<li>H.R.3107 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2017</li>\
<li>H.R. 5226 Clean and Efficient Cars Act of 2018</li>\
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) and U.S.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and La Familia Counseling Center announced $17,842,452 in federal funding for La Familia’s Greening North Franklin Project, an initiative to reduce pollution and build climate resilience in South Sacramento.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, CongresswomanDoris Matsui (CA-07), co-chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) and Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced the International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act, a bill which would impose fees on greenhouse gas emissions and other toxic air pollutants emitted by large marine vessels carrying cargo destined for U.S. ports.
The city of trees is looking to plant more trees in underserved communities. Sacramento's Urban Forest Plan is looking to double the amount of tree canopy by 2045.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement in response to the finalization of the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger vehicles model years 2027-2031 and light-duty trucks model years 2029-2031.
Sacramento is sometimes known as the City of Trees, but data shows the city’s tree canopy lacks that of a healthy urban forest.
Earth Day in West Sacramento involved more than just planting some trees.
Sacramento is often known as the City of Trees, but the tree canopy is largely absent in some communities. The city announced Thursday it's receiving nearly $2 million in grant funding to address this concern and increase urban forestry efforts as they continue to look at ways to combat climate change.
SACRAMENTO, CA – An infusion of nearly $2 million in federal funding is headed to the City of Sacramento thanks to two grants secured by Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07). She announced the funding this morning at a press conference with leaders from the City, Sacramento City Unified School District, and the Sacramento Tree Foundation. The City also unveiled their draft Sacramento Urban Forest Plan, which will be available for review and public comment starting April 26th.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Co-Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) released the following statement with fellow SEEC co-chairs Reps. Mike Quigley and Paul Tonko and SEEC Members Reps. Kathy Castor and Mike Levin after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized strong limits on pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants.