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August 26, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-6) and Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM-1), led a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy demanding action on behalf of Social Security recipients who face delayed benefits as a result of the Postmaster General's harmful policies. The letter, signed by 23 members of the U.S.


August 26, 2020

In a letter expressing “great concern” over recent reports of delays in mail delivery across the U.S. Congresswomen Deb Haaland (D-NM) and Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) on Wednesday called for Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to “immediately” address issues that are slowing the delivery of vital Social Security benefits to older Americans and people with disabilities. More than 500,000 Americans receive Social Security checks in the mail, the Congresswomen noted.


August 26, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), issued the following statement on Women's Equality Day, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th amendment.

"Today we celebrate Women's Equality Day, to honor the women of the past who fought for greater equality and in recognition of the women today who continue the fight.


August 22, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on the passage of the Delivering for America Act, legislation that will protect the United States Postal Service (USPS) from the sabotage of the Trump Administration.


August 22, 2020

SACRAMENTO, CA Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) as well as Reps. Jerry McNerney (CA-09) and Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai requesting a briefing about the communications-related impacts of the wildfires and rolling blackouts in California. The letter also urges the agency to take all possible steps to monitor the situation and ensure that Californians stay connected during this time.


August 18, 2020

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday he plans to suspend cost-cutting changes to the U.S. Postal Service, but Californians experiencing mail delays and Democrats in Congress say they remain worried about the system’s preparedness for November’s election.


July 29, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX)introduced a bill to extend and expand access to Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment administered in the home for Medicare patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDD).

Issues:Health Care

July 29, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Congressman Chris Stewart (R-UT)introduced a bill to provide temporary waivers for certain 340B program eligibility requirements due to the COVID-19 health emergency. The bill will protect 340B hospitals from losing their covered entity status and allow for greater flexibility in sourcing drugs during the pandemic. This legislation follows a letter that Reps.

Issues:Health Care

July 28, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-6) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's memorandum limiting the scope of DACA, following a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the DACA program. The memo will end the approval of initial DACA applications, end advance parole for recipients, and shorten the deferred action and work authorization to one year, instead of two.


July 28, 2020

SACRAMENTO, CA Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and the Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD) announced $11 million in funding to support Yolobus transit services and their network of routes throughout the region.