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Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) introduced the Public Safety Enhancement Act today. The bill will allow construction of new fire or police stations to take place in urban areas such as Natomas, where the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is remapping the area's flood zone designation.
andquot;Holiday Mail for Heroesandquot; to Deliver One Million Cards to Service Members and Families
Red Cross, Pitney Bowes to Screen, Sort, Deliver Cards BeforeHolidays
Congresswoman Matsui hopes that constituents of California's 5th district, and the greater Sacramento area, will join her in sending holiday greetings, and our sincerest wishes for a safe and happy holiday season, to our men and women in uniform serving their country at home and overseas.
Holiday Greetings can be mailed to:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mon., March 16, 2009
CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee
(202) 225-7163
Rep. Doris Matsui Introduces Two Bills to Help Natomas Residents
Legislation will allow for construction of public safety buildings and clarification of flood designations
Last week Congresswoman Matsui introduced the Natomas Basin Flood Protection Improvements Act that will authorize the Natomas Levee Improvement Program (NLIP) and allow for federal funding.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, March 16, 2009
CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee
(202) 225-7163
Rep. Doris Matsui Welcomes Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to Sacramento
Looks forward to a strong partnership between Solis and local labor community
Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA - 05) issued the following statement in response to U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis' visit to Sacramento today:
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee
(202) 225-7163
Rep. Doris Matsui Co-Sponsors Landmark National Service Legislation
GIVE ACT of 2009 Passes House Today; Renews America's National Service
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted in favor of the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act of 2009, which passed the House with a 321-105 vote.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, March 16, 2009
CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee
(202) 225-7163
Rep. Doris Matsui Applauds President Obama's Commitment to Helping Small Businesses
Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA - 05) issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's meeting today with Treasury Secretary Geithner, Congressional leaders, and small business owners to discuss the steps Democrats are taking to help the millions of small businesses bearing the brunt of the credit crisis:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thurs., March 12, 2009
CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee
(202) 225-7163
Rep. Doris Matsui Continues Fight to Make Cruise Vacations Safe for American Families
Introduces Comprehensive Cruise Safety Bill
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Senator John Kerry (D-MA) introduced the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 to keep Americans aware and protected while on cruise vacations.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2009
CONTACT:
Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (Matsui) 202-225-7163
Kate Cyrul (Harkin) 202-224-3254
U.S. SENATE AND HOUSE INTRODUCE BILL TO MAKE STREETS SAFER AND ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER AMERICA
To reduce accidents, legislation will create 'Complete Streets' to keep motorists, transit vehicles, pedestrian and bicyclists, safe as well as encourage healthy alternatives to automobile travel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, March 12, 2009
CONTACT:
Alexis Marks or Mara Lee, (202) 225-7163
Rep. Doris Matsui Votes in Favor of Water Quality Investment Act
Legislation will improve water quality and ensure safe, clean water for Sacramentans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee
(202) 225-7163
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Rep. Doris Matsui Receives National Bicycle Leadership Award, Speaks at 2009 National Bike Summit
Honored for Dedication to Public Safety and Leadership on Complete Streets Policy