Press Releases

Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Trump Administration’s Move to Revisit Fuel Efficiency Standards Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it would reopen midterm review of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which was finalized under the Obama Administration: “This first step in rolling back fuel efficiency ... Read more »

Matsui Fights Republican ACA Repeal Efforts in Energy & Commerce Committee Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) is joining Democratic Members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee in strong opposition to Republican efforts to fast track their Affordable Care Act (ACA) Repeal bill through a full committee markup. “This so-called plan will do nothing but ration care and drive up costs for har... Read more »

Matsui Statement on Attorney General Sessions’ Communications with Russian Officials Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath during his Senate confirmation hearings: “I am deeply troubled to learn that it appears Attorney General Sessions lied under oath. If these allegations are true, he must resign imm... Read more »

Congresswoman Matsui’s Statement on President Trump’s First Address to Congress Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his first address to a Joint Session of Congress: “Tonight’s speech was full of empty promises from the President. “President Trump made clear his intention to repeal the Affordable Care Act with no viable replacem... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the spillway at Oroville Dam: “I am in contact with state and local authorities regarding the developing situation at Oroville, and have been assured that Sacramento and West Sacramento are not in danger. I will continue to monitor developments closely — I urge all residents to do the same and to familiarize themselves with... Read more »

Congresswoman Matsui Statement on FCC Action to Undermine Progress in Closing Digital Divide Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s announcement that he will be restricting a federal program that helps provide affordable Internet access to low-income families: “Weakening this program means a child doing their homework online or researchin... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the executive order signed by President Trump: "A sweeping denial of refuge to families facing persecution and bloodshed abroad is not an effective way to protect our citizens. My first priority is always the safety of the American people, and to be clear, refugees already undergo more rigorous security scree... Read more »

Reps. Roybal-Allard, Beatty, Lujan Grisham, Dingell, and Crist to join Co-Chairs Matsui & Schakowsky as part of Task Force Leadership Today, Seniors Task Force Co-Chairs, Reps. Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced the appointment of five Vice Chairs of the House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force. The Vice Chairmanships will be held by Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Joyce... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the below statement following the Executive Order and statements by the Trump Administration against the Affordable Care Act over the weekend: “President Trump has provided no specific plan for families who rely on the ACA for their health coverage. The American people deserve to know that they can go to the doctor without worrying about being paral... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s inaugural address: “I was deeply disappointed by President Trump’s inaugural address. Rather than provide a positive vision for working together, President Trump put up more walls. Instead of laying out an economic agenda for the American people, President Trump amplified the contentious and base... Read more »