Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Representatives Susan Brooks (R-IN05) and Doris Matsui (D-CA06), both members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, introduced H.R. 4847, the Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act, which aims to speed up the deployment of broadband infrastructure by reforming and improving the application process required to construct broadband infrastructure on federal lands and property. It makes reforms focused on expediting the process by which the federal government reviews applications.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman David Price (D-NC), Co-Chairs of the National Service Caucus, made an appeal to Americans in communities across the United States to join them in participating in the Martin Luther King National Day of Service on Monday, January 15.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the announcement that Verizon will be partnering with Samsung to deliver 5G to Sacramento:
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the House passage of the H.R. 1 conference report, the Republican tax bill:
"Republicans have proven with today's vote that they are more concerned with special interests than middle class families, more interested in helping corporations than American workers, more attentive to their political interests than the future of our country.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality vote:
"This vote rolls back the net neutrality protections that have driven innovation in our digital economy and undermines the ability of Americans to access the online content they choose. Consumers, small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs rely on a free and open internet to compete.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the passing of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee:
"I'm deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Mayor Ed Lee. Throughout his life as an advocate and a leader, Mayor Lee was a steadfast defender of, and a tireless fighter for, his principles. He embodied the values that Californians hold dear. I'm sending my thoughts and prayers to his family during this difficult time."
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Washington, D.C. Today, ata House Energy andamp; Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on "Implementing the 21st Century Cures Act: An Update from FDA and NIH," Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) called for continued progress for the treatment and cures of rare diseases.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's proposal to roll back net neutrality protections:
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 1, the Republican tax bill:
"House Republicans just voted for a tax bill that pulls the rug out from under families in California and across the country.
"As young people are struggling to afford college, Republicans have voted to eliminate their student loan interest deduction.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), along with 22 members of the House Energy andamp; Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Chairman Ajit Pai urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconsider proposed changes to the Lifeline program.
The letter reads in part: