Press Releases

SACRAMENTO, CA Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) convened a roundtable of local businesses and innovators at The Urban Hive to discuss the importance of net neutrality and preserving a free and open internet for entrepreneurs and innovators to compete in Sacramento.

Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui issued the following statement on the latest Continuing Resolution to fund the government until February 8:

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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