Rep. Matsui Calls for Support of Funding for Cancer Research Tuesday, October 30, 2007 Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) today calls for public and Congressional support of H.R. 1236, which will make permanent provisions to allow the United States Postal Service (U.S.P.S.) to issue stamps that will help fund cancer research. The stamp was launched as a result of the efforts of a Sacramento resident. Rep. Matsui has been a long-standing advocate and champion for cancer research and funding."October is Br...
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Rep. Matsui Sends Sympathy to Southern CaliforniaHighlights Need for Increased Emergency Preparedness October 23, 2007 Today, in response to the rampant wildfires raging across Southern California, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) expressed her concern for the hundreds of thousands of displaced citizens and pointed to the need for increased emergency preparedness. “My heart goes out to the hundreds of thousands of California residents who have been affected by this week’s wildfires. We must take proact...
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Reps. Matsui, Diaz-Balart Introduce Legislation to Improve Public SafetyIncreases Preparedness for Natural Disasters October 23, 2007 Today, Reps. Doris Matsui (CA-05) and Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) introduced legislation to make buildings safer and increase public safety. Strong building codes will help strengthen emergency preparedness against natural disasters. The Safe Building Codes Act of 2007 will create incentives for states to adopt and enforce high safety standards, helping to protect c...
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Rep. Matsui Condemns the President’s Veto of SCHIPCalls on Congress to Protect America’s Children October 18, 2007 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will attempt to override the President’s veto children’s health care by extending the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) called on her colleagues to protect America’s most vulnerable asset—it’s children—by voting to override the President’s shortsighted veto of the Children’s Health Insurance Program ...
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Rep. Matsui Votes to Make America’s Railways SaferLegislation Provides For New Inspections, Regulations October 18, 2007 Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to make America’s railways safer by passing the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (H.R. 2095). The legislation will strengthen rail safety, provides for new technology, and establishes new safety regulations. The bill reauthorizes and renames Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and takes a variety of steps to ...
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Rep. Matsui Continues to Fight for a Change of Course in IraqCalls on the President to Heed the Call of the American People October 17, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted to hold the President accountable for his actions in Iraq by supporting House Resolution 734, which raises objections to the Administration’s withholding of information regarding corruption in Iraq. The Administration has tried to retroactively classify key documents and keep pertinent information from both Congress an...
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Legislation Will Keep Kids Safe, Responds to Consumer Safety IssuesRep. Matsui Votes To Protect America’s Children October 16, 2007 Last week, in a response to a growing number of consumer safety issues, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted to strengthen consumer safety regulations and keep America’s children safe. The House passed major legislation mandating greater safety for children’s products and holding irresponsible companies accountable for endangering the well-being of American consumers. Th...
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Rep. Matsui Joins Majority in Passing Affordable Housing LegislationBill Will Provide Relief to Victims of the Subprime Mortgage Crisis October 10, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) joined a bipartisan majority in passing the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 by a vote of XXX-XX. The bill is a rapid response to help alleviate the toll the housing market downturn is taking on American families. The bill will establish a national affordable housing trust fund to build or prese...
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U.C. Davis Named As a Study Center For The National Children’s StudyStudy Will Track How Factors Affect Children’s Health October 4, 2007 Sacramento, CA - Today, U.C. Davis was named as a Study Center for the National Children’s Study (NCS). The NCS is a longitudinal study of the affect that environmental factors have on children’s health. It was the target of Bush Administration cuts earlier this year, leading Rep. Doris Matsui to advocate for its continued funding by Congress. Rep. Matsui was ...
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Improving Flood Protection For SacramentoRep. Matsui Includes Crucial Provisions To Improve National Flood Insurance Program October 1, 2007 Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) secured three critical provisions in the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act that passed the House floor on Thursday by a vote of 263-146. Under Rep. Matsui’s guidance, a provision that directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to utilize emerging weather forecast technology when developing flood maps, propose...
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