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SACRAMENTO, CA. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) issued the following statement after the passing of beloved restauranteur Randy Paragary.
A group of 29 U.S. House Democrats want congressional leaders to include at least $160 billion in additional funding for electric vehicles as part of a $3.5 trillion spending measure, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
A bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill includes $7.5 billion for electric vehicle charging stations and some other EV-related funding estimated at $2.5 billion to $5.5 billion.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), as well as Reps. Gerald Connolly (VA-11), Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), Yvette Clarke (NY-9) and 25 House colleagues, wrote to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, urging them to include robust funding for electric vehicles (EVs) in any forthcoming infrastructure or investment package.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) introduced the Healthier and Greener Schools Act of 2021, legislation to support America's schools in making critical infrastructure upgrades that boost energy efficiency, reduce costs, provide charging stations for zero-emission cars and school buses, and update ventilation systems to improve indoor air quality.
The legislation prioritizes environmental justice communities who disproportionately suffer from air pollution and those communities impacted by wildfires.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) and Reps. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led 46 colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), urging the agency to reaffirm their commitment to expanding and improving language assistance services for the more than 25 million Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals currently living in the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) announced that she has named Jeremy Marcus as her new Chief of Staff. Marcus comes to the Congresswoman's office after serving eight years as Deputy Chief of Staff to Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08).
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and 33 House colleagues wrote to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig, urging him to swiftly provide Americans with their tax refunds.
"Recently, we have heard countless stories from constituents of all backgrounds concerned about the delay of IRS tax refunds this year," said the lawmakers.
WASHINGTON, D.C.Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, applauded House passage of H.R. 4502, a package of seven government funding bills. The package includes Matsui-backed projects and priorities that will benefit the Sacramento region.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) sent a letter to Secretary Miguel Cardona, encouraging the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity (OGE) within the agency. The office would provide financial and technical assistance for states, school districts, K-12 schools, and colleges and universities to strengthen the national gender infrastructure and promote gender equity in education.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and 112 House colleagues wrote to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to urge him to promptly reinstate the Clean Air Act waiver for California's Advanced Clean Cars program. The waiver would restore the authority of California and other states to impose emission standards on light duty vehicles that are more stringent than federal standards and to require automakers to sell zero emission vehicles.