Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on President Trump’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2018: “President Trump’s proposed budget callously neglects the needs of hardworking families and America’s future. “The President’s cuts to Medicaid would ration care for people seeking mental health and substance abuse services, long term care, and preventive services t... Read more »

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted today to begin the process to roll back net neutrality protections: “Today, the Trump FCC took a step to undermine Americans’ digital future. Net neutrality rules protect access to the free and open Internet that is essential for participation in our economy and our democracy. ... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after former FBI Director Robert Mueller III was appointed as special prosecutor: “This is an important and long overdue step in what needs to be an ongoing and independent effort to investigate Trump-Russia ties. Former Director Mueller must have complete independence and the proper resources to carry out this investigation.... Read more »

LIFT America Act Invests in Infrastructure, Creates Jobs & Protects Public Health and the Environment Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) joined Democrats on the Energy and Commerce Committee to introduce a broad 21st Century infrastructure package that includes key areas within the Committee’s jurisdiction, including broadband, drinking water, healthcare, the electric grid, brownfields and r... Read more »

Matsui Denounces House Republican Passage of TrumpCare Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on House Republican passage of TrumpCare: “The American people watched as House Republicans and President Trump turned their backs on them today. “This ACA repeal bill will be devastating for nearly every American family. Parents will have less access to things like pediat... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on reports FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will move to reverse net neutrality protections: “The American people won’t be silent as President Trump attacks the free and open internet. The effort announced by Chairman Pai today is nothing but another Republican attempt to create fast lanes and slow lanes on the internet, which will un... Read more »

Senators Blumenthal, Markey Introduce Senate Companion Bill Today, Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ted Poe (R-TX) and Jim Himes (D-CT) introduced the Cruise Passenger Protection Act (CPPA) to strengthen passenger safety on cruise ships. The CPPA would build on the passenger safety measures signed into law in the 2010 Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA). The bill strengthens crime re... Read more »

Ranadivé, Rep. Matsui and Mayor Steinberg Convene Businesses to Speed Safe Adoption of Self-Driving Cars, Utilize Sacramento as Testing Ground Meeting is the Next Step in Efforts to Expand Autonomous Open Standards Lab Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Kings Owner and Chairman Vivek Ranadivé, U.S. Congresswoman Doris Matsui, and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg presented a vision for the city's leader... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the U.S. airstrikes in Syria: “Bashar al-Assad has continuously violated human rights and moral decency. His latest use of chemical weapons in Syria against innocent people was a horrific, inhumane act of violence. While the Assad regime must be held accountable for these appalling actions, it is imperative that the Admini... Read more »

HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods Program supports locally driven strategies to improve economic opportunity and reduce concentrated poverty Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) led 23 Members of Congress in calling on the House Appropriations Committee to provide funds to support the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods program. The program supports the transformation an... Read more »