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Matsui Floor Remarks in Opposition to House Republican Water Bill

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor during consideration of H.R. 23, the so-called andlsquo;Gaining Responsibility on Water Act': I rise in strong opposition to H.R.

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 2430, the FDA user fee reauthorization bill: "Patients and families across the country battling diseases like Alzheimer's, cancer, MS, and diabetes rely on innovation to provide new life-saving and life-enhancing treatments, and hopefully one day, cures. Without the FDA, we would not be able to ensure that those treatments and cures work and that they're safe.

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans unveiled a discussion draft of Trumpcare: "The Senate's Trumpcare bill puts the health and well-being of American families in jeopardy. "Under this legislation, if you are nearing retirement, you would see your costs rise. Seniors and people with disabilities would lose access to nursing home and community-based long term care.

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the shooting at a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game: "I am shocked and saddened by this horrific attack. The bravery of our Capitol Police and all of the first responders saved lives, and we are grateful for their heroism today and every day. My thoughts and prayers are with Congressman Scalise, my Congressional colleagues, their staff, the Capitol Police, and all of those impacted by this heinous act of violence."

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Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee: "Every American should be deeply concerned about what we heard in the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing today. We are in the midst of a defining moment for our country and it is critically important that we follow the facts wherever they lead. In addition to the work of special counsel Mueller, we must also have an independent commission to get answers for the American people. The future of our democracy is at stake."

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Today, Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Gerry Connolly, and Paul Tonko released the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement: "We condemn President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Climate change is a pressing global problem that is putting lives at risk now and taking the planet as we know it away from our children and grandchildren.

Grant will promote economic development in the City of Sacramento by supporting brownfield site revitalization efforts Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) applauded the announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award the City of Sacramento $300,000 in federal grant funds for brownfield site revitalization efforts in North Sacramento's federally designated Promise Zone. "The Brownfields program takes contaminated local properties and makes them healthy and usable again," said Congresswoman Matsui.

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on reports that President Trump will withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement: "Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement would put the future of our country and our world at risk. The science is clear. If we don't act on climate in this pivotal moment, future generations will be the ones who pay the price. Yet, at a time when the world is looking to our country for leadership, the President seems intent on stepping back.