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Congresswoman Matsui's Excellence in Mental Health Act Signed into Law

October 4, 2017

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) today announced that a demonstration project based on her bipartisan legislation, H.R. 1263, the Excellence in Mental Health Act, was signed into law by President Obama.

House Passes Matsui & Burgess Health Outcomes Legislation

October 4, 2017

Press Release

Today the House of Representatives passed S. 2873, the counterpart to H.R. 5395, the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act, or the ECHO Act, introduced by Congressman Michael C. Burgess M.D. (R-TX) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) in the House of Representatives. The Senate unanimously passed S.

Issues:Health Care

Congresswoman Matsui Applauds DOJ Action to Hold Princess Cruise Lines Accountable for Environmental Violations

October 4, 2017

Press Release

Princess Cruise Lines Will Pay Criminal Penalty for Intentional Pollution

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) praised the Department of Justice's (DOJ) announcement that Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. has agreed to plead guilty to felony charges resulting from their intentional actions to pollute the ocean by illegally dumping oil contaminated waste.

Issues:Transportation

Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Passage of 21st Century Cures Legislation

October 4, 2017

Press Release

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui released the following statement on the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act in the House of Representatives: "There is nothing more heart-wrenching than watching a loved one with a chronic or life-threatening condition go without the care and treatments they need.

Issues:Health Care

Matsui-Jenkins Mental Health First Aid Act Passes Out of Energy & Commerce Committee

October 4, 2017

Press Release

Today, the Energy andamp; Commerce Committee unanimously passed H.R. 1877, the Mental Health First Aid Act.

Issues:Health Care

Duckworth and Matsui Join Forces to Reduce Hunger and Improve Health Through Community Gardening

October 4, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08), whose family relied on food stamps in her youth, and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) are joining forces to reduce hunger and improve health around the country by promoting community gardens and the positive impacts they have on local communities. The two Congresswomen this week introduced a resolution in the U.S.

Issues:Environment

Congresswoman Matsui Demands Answers on Affordability of EpiPen for Families

October 4, 2017

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/9/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163

Congresswoman Matsui Demands Answers on Affordability of EpiPen for Families

Congresswoman Matsui, Appointed as a Conferee to Energy Package, to Speak at Conference Meeting

October 4, 2017

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/7/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart
202-225-7163