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January 30, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39) introduced a legislative package to honor the life of civil rights icon Fred Korematsu. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. 


January 30, 2025

 Congresswoman Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, was the keynote speaker during a naturalization ceremony on Jan. 29, 2025, in Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium. 

As Vanh Chanthavong wiped away tears and recited the U.S. oath of allegiance, her mind was on the past 44 years.

Issues:Immigration

January 29, 2025

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer commending the introduction in the U.S. House of Representatives of the bipartisan Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act.


January 27, 2025

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) on January 10, 2025, announced that Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has been award $9.5 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. The grant provides the final funding needed to construct the Dos Rios Station, a new light rail station on SacRT’s Blue Line.


January 23, 2025

As fires in the Los Angeles area continue to rage, California could see more activity aimed at reducing wildfire risks in the future under legislation passed with strong Democratic and Republican support in the House Thursday.

Issues:Environment

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January 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07),Co-Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), her fellow Co-Chairs Reps. Mike Quigley and Paul Tonko, Vice Chairs Reps.


January 21, 2025

A House Democratic caucus pilloried President Donald Trump’s first set of executive actions, accusing him of working to “gut our bedrock pollution and environmental protections.”
But in a multipage letter filled with both bullet points and outrage, the leaders of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition offered something of an olive branch.
 


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January 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after the passing of Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood.

 


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January 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

 


January 16, 2025

House Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., said during the panel’s Wednesday organizational meeting that Republicans are “prepared to put the country on a new course” from the Biden administration’s approach “where we close the digital divide and make sure everyone can enjoy the exciting technological developments that have only just begun.” Guthrie is among congressional GOP