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March 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Mike Thompson (D-CA), as well as U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to increase access to molecular diagnostic testing for rare cancer patients.

Issues:Health Care

March 5, 2025

As President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol on Tuesday night — the longest first speech the House chamber has seen since 1964 — the reaction was mixed. Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was removed for heckling, while some attendees held up signs reading “false” and “lies.” One group, however, chose to make a more visual statement through the power of pink suiting.


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March 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. 

 


February 28, 2025

Long-time California Congresswoman Doris Matsui reacted to the news of layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by calling the cuts "beyond dangerous" and "deadly." She spoke with KCRA 3 on Friday about the recent slew of federal layoffs under the Trump administration.


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February 27, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Public Health Funding Restoration Act, legislation to restore funding to the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF). PPHF provides dedicated funding for innovative public health projects, including vaccination programs, chronic disease prevention programs, and health education programs, strengthening our nation’s public health infrastructure and investing in the health of our communities.

Issues:Health Care

February 24, 2025

To fund tax cuts for the nation’s richest citizens, U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui said Friday, House Republicans have proposed cuts that would strip Denise Stephenson, Joseph Wilson and roughly 320,000 other residents in her district of some or all federal health benefits.

Issues:Health Care

February 23, 2025

Standing before a packed room at WellSpace Health’s Alhambra Community Health Center, U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui warned that proposed Medicaid cuts could send shockwaves through Sacramento’s economy, disrupting businesses, health care facilities and real estate development.

Issues:Health Care

February 20, 2025

In early May, officials from UC Davis plan to cut the ribbon on the first phase of Aggie Square — a $1.15 billion innovation district along Stockton Boulevard — bringing one of Sacramento’s most anticipated development projects to fruition.


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February 19, 2025

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), released the following statement on Japanese American Day of Remembrance, the 83nd anniversary of the date in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 – leading to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. 

 


February 19, 2025

In just one week, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington has been completely transformed.