Press Releases
October 4, 2017
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced its decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program with a six-month delay:
"The story of our country's progress is inseparably linked to the contributions of millions of immigrants from all over the world.
Issues:Immigration
October 4, 2017
Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) today applauded the recent announcement that Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps will receive $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Labor's Youthbuild program to help young people in low-income areas earn their high school diploma and obtain an industry-recognized certification in the construction industry.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
October 4, 2017
Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia:
"As we mourn the tragic events of Charlottesville, we must condemn white supremacy as a disgrace to our values. I stand against the bigotry and hatred that led to this violence."
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October 4, 2017
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the Senate vote to reject the "skinny repeal" TrumpCare amendment: "Millions of Americans' healthcare was on the line last night. The American people knew what was at stake and because people raised their voices and shared their stories, the Senate rejected TrumpCare. |
Issues:Health Care
October 4, 2017
Today, Energy andamp; Commerce Telehealth Working Group members Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Bill Johnson (R-OH) introduced the Evidence-Based Telehealth Expansion Act of 2017, which would encourage the use of telemedicine in the Medicare program.
"We need to harness the power of technology to get care to people efficiently and empower them to manage their chronic conditions,
October 4, 2017
Today, House Democrats, led by the Seniors Task Force, the Democratic Women's Working Group, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY), and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi marked the 52nd anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid with an anniversary party in the U.S. Capitol. The Medicare and Medicaid programs were created on July 30th, 1965 when President Lyndon B.
October 4, 2017
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved Volkswagen's California Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Investment Plan that will bring $44 million to the City of Sacramento to support ZEV infrastructure:
"Today's vote to approve Electrify America's proposal to designate the City of Sacramento as its first Green City is