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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
Press Release
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.

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
Press Release

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
Sacramento Streetcar Project Awarded $30 million from Transit Intercity Rail Capital Program
October 4, 2017
Press Release

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):

Issues:Transportation
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
Press Release

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

Issues:EnvironmentHealth Care