Press Releases
“Three years ago today, a violent mob – incited by former President Trump, stormed our citadel of democracy in an attempt to overturn our democratic process,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “President Trump’s false claims of election fraud, promotion of misinformation, and rampant demagoguery had dire consequences. As a result of that day’s horrific violence, brave capitol police officers lost their lives, with many more seriously injured.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) sent a letter to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Anne Milgram voicing support for the agency’s temporary rules allowing patients to continue to be prescribed controlled substances via telemedicine, as clinically appropriate. They also advocated for swift issuance of a final rule that fulfills DEA’s mission while prioritizing patient access.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), co-authors of the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act, issued the following statement after the first CHIPS Act Preliminary Memorandum of Terms was issued by the Commerce Department.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after the passing of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement after the implementation of a temporary ceasefire, the initial release of hostages held by Hamas, and the increased delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement calling for a temporary negotiated ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after the passing of former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement on the passing of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane M. Barnes, one of the five service members killed on Friday in a helicopter crash during a training exercise over the Mediterranean Sea. Chief Warrant Officer Barnes was a Sacramento region native.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee,issued the following statement after the White House released its National Spectrum Strategy and Presidential Memorandum on Spectrum.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Representatives Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and John Sarbanes (D-MD) reintroduced the TREES Act, a bill that will help homeowners lower energy costs, increase tree canopy in underserved communities, and help mitigate the effects of climate change through residential tree planting.