Matsui, Shays and Maloney Work to Improve Cruise Line SafetyBipartisan Bill Strengthens Crime Reporting for Cruise Lines Wednesday, September 26, 2007 The Committee on Homeland Security today approved by voice vote inclusion of language in H.R. 2830, the Coast Guard Authorization Act, requiring cruise lines to notify the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary of security-related incidents involving U.S. persons when it advises its port of call of its arrival. Incidents required to be re...
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House Resolution Aims to Decrease Crime Rates on Cruise ShipsAmericans to Be Safer At Sea September 18, 2007 Yesterday afternoon, Reps. Doris Matsui (CA-5), Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) and Christopher Shays (CT-14) introduced a House Resolution to call attention to the growing level of crime on cruise ships and the lack of federal regulation overseeing the cruise industry. On Wed., Sept. 19th, at the request of Rep. Matsui, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a second hearing t...
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College To Be More Affordable For All AmericansRep. Matsui Votes for Landmark Increase in College Financial Aid Friday, September 7, 2007 U.S. Rep. Matsui (CA-5) today joined a majority in the House to vote for final passage of legislation that makes the largest investment in college financial aid in over 60 years. The bill, the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, will now head to the President to be signed into law. The College Cost Reduction and Access Act combines key elements from House ...
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New Legislation Will Keep America CompetitiveRep. Matsui Votes for Patent Reform Act That Will Protect Sacramento’s Innovators and Inventors Friday, September 7, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-5) joined a bipartisan majority in passing the Patent Reform Act, a bill that will strengthen the patent system and improve patent quality. Patents are critical to American inventors, benefit consumers by bringing cutting-edge products to the market, and stimulate greater innovation, growth and competit...
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Congresswoman Matsui Recalls Tragic Mishaps in New Orleans, Takes Action to Keep Sacramento Region Safe Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Sacramento, CA - On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-5) recalls the tragic mistakes that led to the devastation of the Gulf Coast and highlights the needs of the Sacramento region. Matsui has taken significant steps to strengthen flood protection for the Sacramento area, including several key legislative initiatives. “Tragedi...
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui Lands Major VictorySecures Critical Designation, Mandatory Funding for the Sacramento River Watershed Friday, July 27, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-5) landed an astounding victory for the citizens of the Sacramento region. After months of meeting with interested parties and working with her colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives, Matsui was successful in establishing national priority status for the Sacramento River Watershed in this year’s much-anticipa...
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Key Funding Secured by Congresswoman Doris MatsuiLocal Initiatives Will Keep Streets Safer and Beef Up Law Enforcement Friday, July 27, 2007 Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui hailed the passage of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, which will make significant headway in protecting the citizens of the Sacramento region. Increased funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.) programs and for two vital projects is included in the bill, each ...
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Congresswoman Matsui Announces Smithsonian Affiliate Status for Discovery Museum Monday, July 23, 2007 Sacramento, Calif. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui, a Smithsonian Regent, announced that the Discovery Museum of Sacramento has been awarded Smithsonian Affiliate Status. This will give the Discovery Museum access to Smithsonian Art from the existing 19 Smithsonian museums and nine research centers from around the nation. The Discovery Museum is the first institution in Northern California...
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Congresswoman Matsui's Statement In Defense of AmeriCorps Funding Thursday, July 19, 2007 Congresswoman Matsui spoke today in defense of funding for the renowned AmeriCorps service program, funding threatened by the Stearns Amendment to the Labor-HHS appropriations bill. “Madam Chairman, I rise in opposition of the Stearns Amendment to the FY 2008 Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This amendment would cut vital funding from the Corporation for National and Community S...
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Congresswoman Matsui Speaks In Support of a New Direction in Iraq; Hails Passage of the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act Friday, July 13, 2007 Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-5) rose on the House floor to reaffirm her support for a new direction in Iraq. Matsui joined her colleagues in voting for H.R. 2956, the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act. The Act requires a responsible redeployment of U.S. troops beginning within 120 days of enactment and ending by April 1, 2008. It also...
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