Op-Eds

Published in The Sacramento Bee on February 27, 2013

Disaster Prevention is a Federal Responsibility, Improved Flood Protection is Imperative

By Congresswoman Doris Matsui

Natural disaster will always strike our country, devastating communities and harming our national economy. Facing floods, fires or earthquakes, our nation has never simply sat back and let communities fend for themselves.

Publishes on Roll Call on May 16, 2013

37 Attempts to Take Away Seniors' Health Care Benefits

By Reps. Doris Matsui and Jan Schakowsky

In May we celebrate Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions seniors make every day in our communities. It is also a time to reflect on what we can do, as policymakers, to ensure their lifetime of hard work is rewarded and their golden years are comfortable.

Published in Roll Call on October 25, 2013

Home Health Patients Must Be Protected From Medicare Cuts

By Representatives Doris Matsui and David McKinley

Published in The Hill on September 16, 2013.

Modernizing America's communications lifeline

By Acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn and Rep. Doris Matsui

February 4, 2014

Published in The Sacramento Bee on February 4, 2014

Viewpoints: House emergency drought bill just another water grab

By Doris Matsui and Mike Thompson

California has an innovative history. We solve big problems and the results have ripple effects all over the world. But when it comes to water policy, we're unable to make progress.

Unfortunately, the latest proposal made by some California members of Congress makes progress even more difficult.

April 25, 2014

Published in The Sacramento Bee on April 25, 2014

Viewpoints: Let's upgrade our schools for the digital age

By Jessica Rosenworcel, Kevin Johnson and Doris Matsui

This month, across California, 3 million students began taking practice tests in English and math that, for the first time, were taken solely on computers, online. To prepare, Sacramento schools have invested millions to upgrade broadband connections and computer systems.

Published in The Sacramento Bee on June 11, 2014

Viewpoints: Water projects bill shows what bipartisan cooperation can produce

By Barbara Boxer and Doris Matsui

Published in The Hill on September 16, 2014

Open Internet rules matter most outside the Beltway

By Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.)

Open Internet principles are the Bill of Rights for the online world. The Internet provides for free expression and a free and open marketplace where competition drives innovation. This should not change.