Press Releases
SACRAMENTO, CA Today, 20 Members of Congress from the California Delegation issued a joint statement regarding carriers' efforts to overturn a California Public Utility Commission rule requiring 72 hours of power reserve at their tower locations to prevent communications failures during blackouts or fires.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-6) and Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM-1), led a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy demanding action on behalf of Social Security recipients who face delayed benefits as a result of the Postmaster General's harmful policies. The letter, signed by 23 members of the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), issued the following statement on Women's Equality Day, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th amendment.
"Today we celebrate Women's Equality Day, to honor the women of the past who fought for greater equality and in recognition of the women today who continue the fight.
WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on the passage of the Delivering for America Act, legislation that will protect the United States Postal Service (USPS) from the sabotage of the Trump Administration.
SACRAMENTO, CA Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) as well as Reps. Jerry McNerney (CA-09) and Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai requesting a briefing about the communications-related impacts of the wildfires and rolling blackouts in California. The letter also urges the agency to take all possible steps to monitor the situation and ensure that Californians stay connected during this time.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX)introduced a bill to extend and expand access to Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment administered in the home for Medicare patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDD).
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Congressman Chris Stewart (R-UT)introduced a bill to provide temporary waivers for certain 340B program eligibility requirements due to the COVID-19 health emergency. The bill will protect 340B hospitals from losing their covered entity status and allow for greater flexibility in sourcing drugs during the pandemic. This legislation follows a letter that Reps.
WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-6) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's memorandum limiting the scope of DACA, following a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the DACA program. The memo will end the approval of initial DACA applications, end advance parole for recipients, and shorten the deferred action and work authorization to one year, instead of two.
SACRAMENTO, CA Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and the Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD) announced $11 million in funding to support Yolobus transit services and their network of routes throughout the region.
SACRAMENTO, CA Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and the Sacramento County Airport System announced $9.8 million in funding to construct an aircraft rescue and firefighting building at Sacramento International Airport.