Press Releases

Washington, D.C. - "Today, I am deeply disappointed by the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to sit on the United States Supreme Court.

I am concerned that this confirmation process will have a chilling effect on survivors of sexual assault coming forward. We all witnessed Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's powerful testimony, yet by confirming Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Senate Republicans are sending a message to women, girls, and sexual assault survivors everywhere that their experiences and stories, while believable, don't matter and are easily ignored.

Washington, D.C. - "I believe any credible and thorough FBI investigation should include interviews with the two key witnesses Judge Kavanaugh and Dr. Ford. That did not happen. While I have the upmost respect for the men and women of the FBI, it is clear that the restrictions placed on the FBI by the Trump administration did not allow for a proper or credible investigation. The Trump Administration purposely limited the scope of the investigation, excluding not just Judge Kavanaugh and Dr. Ford, but several other key witnesses from being interviewed.

Matsui, Guthrie Introduce H.R. 6913, the Blockchain Promotion Act of 2018

Legislation would convene federal and industry stakeholders to develop a consensus-based definition of blockchain

WASHINGTON - Today, Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans voted along party lines to send the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh to the full Senate. They should be ashamed of themselves. Committee Republicans cast their vote despite Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's courageous and powerful testimony yesterday. It has been painstakingly obvious throughout this process that the Republican strategy is simply to ignore the survivors. Two women have publicly alleged that Judge Kavanaugh sexually assaulted them.

Matsui Applauds Passage of H.R. 6

WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui's (D-CA) "Access to Telehealth Services for Substance Use Disorders Act," H.R. 5603, and "Behavioral Health IT Legislation," H.R. 3331 passed the House as part of H.R. 6 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is expected to move swiftly through the Senate and to the president's desk.

Matsui Applauds House Passage of

Natomas Levee Funding

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) applauded the House of Representatives' passage of legislation providing $42 million for continued construction of the Natomas Levee Improvement Project. When completed, the Natomas Project will reduce flood risk for 80,000 people and $7 billion dollars of property.

WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) led 90 House Members on a letter opposing the Trump Administration's rollback of federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars.

In August, the Administration announced a plan to freeze the standards at the 2020 level through 2026. The plan also threatens states' authority to set their own greenhouse gas standards under the Clean Air Act.