Press Releases
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration filed suit against the state of California:
"This misguided action from the Trump Administration does nothing to make our communities safer. Despite the Administration's continuous attempts to push through their divisive agenda, California will not abandon the values of diversity and inclusion that define who we are as a state and as a nation."
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Today, Seniors Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) led 11 members of the task force in providing comments to Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would greatly expand the existing definition of association health plans (AHPs). This NPRM could have devastating consequences on Americans' health care. After submitting the comments, Reps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-06), co-chairs of the Congressional Spectrum Caucus, today applauded the House passage of Ray Baum's Act (H.R. 4986), a comprehensive telecommunications bill that includes the Spectrum Auction Deposits Act, which Guthrie and Matsui introduced last year.
Washington, D.C.Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor during consideration of H.R. 4986, RAY BAUM's Act of 2018, which includes several pieces of legislation co-authored by Congresswoman Matsui. H.R. 4986 reauthorizes the FCC for the first time in 28 years:
I am pleased that today we are reauthorizing the Federal Communications Commission, the RAY BAUM Act, which among other things ensures our local broadcasters have the resources they need and will deliver additional spectrum into the commercial marketplace.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) unveiled the "Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment," draft legislation with Congressman Gregg Harper (R-MS) that looks to increase access to medication-assisted addiction treatment in underserved areas through the use of telemedicine.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) joined 149 House Democrats on a resolution of disapproval, which would overturn recent efforts to rollback net neutrality rules. A similar Resolution has 50 supporters in the Senate.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) delivered the following opening remarks in opposition to the Trump Administration's proposed HHS budget at a House Energy andamp; Commerce Health Subcommittee Hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Health and Human Services":
I am extremely concerned by the priorities reflected in this President's budget.
This proposal directly and negatively impacts hard-working families who depend on crucial services.
Washington, DC In recognition of her strong support for national service, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) will receive the Edward M. Kennedy National Service Lifetime Leadership Award from Voices for National Service, a diverse coalition of national service programs, state service commissions and individual champions, who work to ensure Americans of all ages can serve and volunteer in their community.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 12, 2018) Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) released its Sustainable Infrastructure Proposal, led by Representatives Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) and David Price (D-NC). The document serves as a blueprint for smart, environmentally sustainable infrastructure investment.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on President Trump's budget blueprint:
"After driving up the deficit with a tax plan that puts billionaires first, it is no surprise that President Trump's budget prioritizes cuts that will hurt hardworking Americans.