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October 4, 2017
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. House of Representatives to designate a National Community Gardening Awareness Week to support the gardens nationwide. "Community gardens help build healthy futures," said Congresswoman Doris Matsui.
Issues:Environment

October 4, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/9/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163

Congresswoman Matsui Demands Answers on Affordability of EpiPen for Families

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) sent a letter to Mylan Inc. CEO Heather Bresch expressing her concerns that the price increases for the EpiPen are preventing children and families from getting access to this lifesaving drug.


October 4, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/7/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart
202-225-7163

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

Tomorrow, September 8th, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) will join House and Senate conferees on the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016, to outline House Democratic priorities for comprehensive energy legislation. Congresswoman Matsui will discuss her priorities, including:


October 4, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/1/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart
202-225-7163

Congresswoman Matsui Announces FAA Grant Funding to Improve Sacramento International Airport


October 4, 2017

Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement regarding University of California President Janet Napolitano's announcement designating UC Davis' Sacramento campus as the lead campus for the University of California Firearm Violence Research Center:

Issues:Health Care

October 4, 2017

Sacramento Streetcar Project Awarded $30 million from Transit Intercity Rail Capital Program

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) issued the following statement on the announcement that the Downtown Riverfront Sacramento Streetcar project has been awarded $30 million in funding from the State of California's Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP):


October 4, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

8/9/2016

Contact:

Lauren Dart (Matsui), 202-225-7163

Colin Milligan (Klobuchar), 202-228-6317

Robert Sumner (Crapo), (202) 224-6142

Following Efforts from Klobuchar, Crapo, and Matsui, EPA Finishes Implementing Bipartisan Legislation Lawmakers Passed to Protect Consumers from Formaldehyde in Wood Products


October 4, 2017

Sacramento has made huge strides toward building and growing a startup community, Congresswoman Doris Matsui told local entrepreneurs. Startup Day Across America, on Thursday, gave local entrepreneurs a chance to bend the ear of their congressional representatives, and a chance for the representatives to offer support and views. Thursday morning, Congressman Ami Bera met with entrepreneurs at Velocity's Venture Capital's Folsom Entrepreneurs Campus. Another group of startup executives met with Matsui at noon at Velocity's offices in downtown Sacramento.


October 4, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7/8/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart
202-225-7163

Congresswoman Matsui Statement on This Week's Violence

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after the shootings in Dallas, Texas and the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile:


October 4, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

7/6/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart
202-225-7163

Congresswoman Matsui Marks Progress Toward Mental Health Reform

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) delivered the following floor statement on H.R. 2646, as amended, which passed the House of Representatives 422-2:

Issues:Health Care