Press Releases

Congresswoman Matsui Calls for More Funding to Address Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
October 4, 2017
Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7/6/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart
202-225-7163

Congresswoman Matsui Calls for More Funding to Address Opioid and Heroin Epidemic

Issues:Health Care
Legislation Authored by Rep. Matsui Included in House Democrats' Make It In America Plan
October 4, 2017
Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/30/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart
202-225-7163

Legislation Authored by Rep. Matsui Included in House Democrats' Make It In America Plan

Issues:Economy and Jobs
Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Local Vote to Bolster Flood Protection Efforts in Sacramento
October 4, 2017
Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/16/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart
202-225-7163

Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Local Vote to Bolster Flood Protection Efforts in Sacramento

Issues:Flood Protection
With Historic Sit-In on House Floor, Congresswoman Matsui Calls for Action on Gun Violence
October 4, 2017
Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/23/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart
202-225-7163

With Historic Sit-In on House Floor, Congresswoman Matsui

Calls for Action on Gun Violence

Issues:Gun Violence
Congresswoman Matsui Announces Over $4 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Sacramento
October 4, 2017
Press Release

Congresswoman Matsui Announces Over $4 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Sacramento

Congresswoman Matsui today announced thatSacramento has received more than $4.2 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agencyresponsible for volunteering and service programs.

Issues:EducationEconomy and Jobs
Matsui Statement on Senate Vote on Motion to Proceed to Consider Trumpcare
October 4, 2017
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans moved to proceed to debate on Trumpcare: "Senate Republicans' vote this afternoon to blindly advance their repeal of the Affordable Care Act is a reckless political stunt. Every single version of Trumpcare that we've seen will result in millions of Americans losing access to care.
Issues:Health Care
Ahead of E&C Committee Vote, Matsui Introduces Legislation to Spur Autonomous Vehicle Innovation
October 4, 2017
Press Release

H.R. 3405 gives technology companies the opportunity to test AV systems

Issues:Innovation and TechnologyTechnologyTransportation
Matsui Applauds Inclusion of IVIG Demo in House-Passed Medicare Part B Improvement Act
October 4, 2017
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor during consideration of H.R. 3178, the Medicare Part B Improvement Act, which included a provision to extend the Medicare IVIG demonstration project. The IVIG demonstration project was originally created by the Medicare IVIG Access Act, co-authored by Rep. Matsui and Rep.
Issues:Health Care
Matsui Statement on Senate Vote on Motion to Proceed to Consider Trumpcare
October 4, 2017
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans moved to proceed to debate on Trumpcare: "Senate Republicans' vote this afternoon to blindly advance their repeal of the Affordable Care Act is a reckless political stunt. Every single version of Trumpcare that we've seen will result in millions of Americans losing access to care.
Democrats Unveil " A Better Deal" Agenda for the American People
October 4, 2017
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on Democrats' new economic agenda for the American people - A Better Deal: Better Jobs, Better Wages, Better Future: "It's time for us to tackle our toughest challenges with bold solutions. "That's why today, Democrats released an economic plan that's a better deal for the American people.
Issues:Innovation and Technology