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January 29, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) introduced the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act, or SECURE Grid Act, to ensure states are fully prepared to prevent and respond to the risks posed to the electric grid by extreme weather, natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and other threats.

 


January 27, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and Congressman Thompson (CA-04) held a press conference outside the John E. Moss Federal Building to call for urgent oversight, transparency, and accountability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), warning that unchecked federal enforcement is putting lives at risk in Sacramento and across the country.

 

Issues:Immigration

January 22, 2026

MATSUI STATEMENT ON VOTES AGAINST DHS AND DOD FUNDING

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement after voting against funding bills for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD).

 


January 19, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

 


January 10, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after SMUD Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Paul Lau announced that he would be retiring after almost 45 years at SMUD. 

 


January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after the House passed a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs). The EPTCs, first established under the American Rescue Plan, were designed to lower monthly premiums and expand access to coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. These credits have been a lifeline and led to record high 24.3 million individuals enrolled in ACA coverage in 2025.

Issues:Health Care

January 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Co-Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), and fellow Co-Chairs Reps. Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps.


January 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement marking five years after the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol complex. 

 


January 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01). 

 


January 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s military action in Venezuela.   

 

“Sending U.S. forces into another country without congressional authorization or notification to remove its government constitutes an unauthorized act of war by the President. This action demands accountability.