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With Historic Sit-In on House Floor, Congresswoman Matsui Calls for Action on Gun Violence
October 4, 2017
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With Historic Sit-In on House Floor, Congresswoman Matsui

Calls for Action on Gun Violence

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) joined Democrats' historic sit-in on the House Floor to protest House Republicans' refusal to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation to address gun violence.

Following the sit-in, Congresswoman Matsui released the following statement:

Issues:Gun Violence
Congresswoman Matsui Announces Over $4 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Sacramento
October 4, 2017
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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
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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. This is about peoples' lives. I urge my Republican colleagues to put politics aside and do what's right for American families by rejecting Trumpcare."

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Issues:Health Care
Ahead of E&C Committee Vote, Matsui Introduces Legislation to Spur Autonomous Vehicle Innovation
October 4, 2017
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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
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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. Brady, and passed into law in 2013: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R.
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. This is about peoples' lives. I urge my Republican colleagues to put politics aside and do what's right for American families by rejecting Trumpcare."

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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. We're calling for investments in our nation's infrastructure, in apprenticeship programs that open up access to good paying jobs, and in advanced research to unleash innovation.
Issues:Innovation and Technology
Reps. Matsui and Jenkins Introduce Behavioral Health IT Legislation
October 4, 2017
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This week, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to encourage the adoption of electronic health record (EHR) technology by behavioral health providers.

Issues:Health CareTechnology
Matsui Statement on Latest Senate Trumpcare Bill
October 4, 2017
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans released another version of their harmful Trumpcare bill: "This latest bill does nothing to change the basic principles of Trumpcare - higher costs for less care. "It is shameful that Senate Republicans are continuing their assault on Medicaid.
Issues:Health Care
Matsui Statement on FCC Net Neutrality Vote
October 4, 2017
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted today to begin the process to roll back net neutrality protections: "Today, the Trump FCC took a step to undermine Americans' digital future. Net neutrality rules protect access to the free and open Internet that is essential for participation in our economy and our democracy. The Republican FCC proposal would ensure that those who can pay to play have Internet access, while everyone else is left in the slow lane.
Issues:Technology