Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), co-author of the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act, issued the following statement after the Department of Commerce announced an initial agreement to provide up to $225 million in direct funding for Bosch under the CHIPS and Science Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), and Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16) introduced the Whale Conservation Habitat Analysis, Research, and Technical Strategies (CHARTS) Act of 2024, legislation that will help protect baleen and sperm whales by improving our understanding of whale feeding areas, calving grounds, and migration routes.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) reintroduced the Storage and Transportation of Residual and Excess (STORE) Nuclear Fuel Act. This bill creates a legislative framework to develop a consolidated interim storage program for spent nuclear fuel at the Department of Energy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA-01) applauded the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) decision to extend current flexibilities for telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances for an additional year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Public Health Funding Restoration Act which would restore funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF). PPHF provides dedicated funding for innovative public health projects, including vaccination programs, chronic disease prevention programs, and health education programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – CongresswomanDoris Matsui (D-CA-07)and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), co-chairs of the Rare Disease Congressional Caucus, introduced the Scientific External Process for Educated Review of Therapeutics (EXPERT) Act of 2024, legislation to formalize the Externally-Led Scientific-Focused Drug Development (EL-SFDD) meeting at FDA.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after Wilton Rancheria, the City of Sacramento, Downtown Railyard Venture, LLC, and Sacramento Republic FC announced a deal for the construction of a new soccer stadium and entertainment district in Sacramento’s downtown Railyards district. Wilton Rancheria will take a majority ownership stake of Sacramento Republic FC.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, released the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded California over $70 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA-01) on Fridayled a group of 18 House colleagues in urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to extend current flexibilities for telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after California launched the first phase of its federal Home Energy Rebate programs to help lower families’ utility bills. California is implementing the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) portion of the rebate program—enabling savings on energy efficiency improvements.