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Congresswoman Matsui's Excellence in Mental Health Act Signed into Law
October 4, 2017
Press Release
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. This is the first piece of meaningful legislation to increase access to mental health services Congress has passed since the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. "Today is a great day for the mental health community!
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. 2873 last week, introduced by Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI). It will now go to the President's desk for signature.

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. "Princess Cruise Lines' intentional cover-up of their environmental recklessness is disgraceful and indicative of a troublesome industry culture," said Congresswoman Matsui.

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. For the 30 million Americans with rare diseases, there is often no effective treatment option even to address symptoms, much less a cure. With all the great innovation and advances in technology of the 21st Century, we can do better.
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. 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
Congresswoman Matsui Demands Answers on Affordability of EpiPen for Families
October 4, 2017
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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.

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

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:

Issues:Clean Energy and Climate
Congresswoman Matsui Announces FAA Grant Funding to Improve Sacramento International Airport
October 4, 2017
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/1/2016

Contact: Lauren Dart
202-225-7163

Congresswoman Matsui Announces FAA Grant Funding to Improve Sacramento International Airport

Issues:TransportationEconomy and Jobs
Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis
October 4, 2017
Press Release

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