Press Releases

Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Court Decision to Uphold Open Internet Order Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, which upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s Open Internet Order: “Every American deserves access to opportunity online,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “I am a long supporter ... Read more »

Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Mass Shooting in Orlando Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement in response to the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida that took place over the weekend: “Our entire nation stands with Orlando and the LGBT community as we process the pain and grief we feel in the face of such a horrific and deplorable act of violence. My heart goes out to th... Read more »

House Passes Bipartisan Amendment to Make U.S. Capitol Complex More Accommodating to Working Mothers Amendment would require Capitol and House office buildings to meet GSA standards for nursing rooms The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday evening passed abipartisan amendment authored by Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT), co-chair of the Maternity Care Caucus, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), and co-ch... Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/7/2016 Rep. Burgess Contact: Lesley Fulop (202) 225-7772 Rep. Matsui Contact:Lauren Dart (202) 225-7163 Reps. Matsui & Burgess Introduce Bipartisan ECHO Act Telehealth Bill Increases Access to Best-Practice Specialty Care Today, Congressman Michael Burgess M.D. (R-TX) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act to ... Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/2/2016 Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163 Matsui Hosts Discussion with Industry and Community Leaders in Sacramento on Ideas for Driving Innovation Roundtable Part of “Building Innovation Agenda 2.0” Sacramento, CA – Today,Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), along with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (CA-18), hosted a roundtable discussion at Sacramento State with local business l... Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE5/27/2016Contact: Lauren Dart202-225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Statement on President’s Historic Visit to Hiroshima, Japan Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on the President’s historic visit to Hiroshima, Japan: “The President’s historic trip to Hiroshima compels us to reflect on the devastating tolls of war, but also the possibilities o... Read more »

Leader Pelosi Names Congresswoman Matsui as Conferee to Energy & Natural Resources Package Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today named Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) as one of the House Democrats to serve on a conference committee reconciling House and Senate versions of an energy and natural resources package. “Our American families deserve an energy package that brings us forward, not backward... Read more »

House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Considers Matsui-Long HHS Data Protection Act as Cyber Solution Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) gave the following opening statement before the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee’s hearing on cybersecurity best practices. Congresswoman Matsui co-authored the “HHS Data Protection Act” with Congressman Billy Long (R-MO), which would eleva... Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE5/23/2016Contact: Lauren Dart202-225-7163 Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Telehealth Working Group Statement on Inclusion of Telehealth Provisions in MACRA QPP ProposalGroup of lawmakers applaud progress on efforts to expand access to technology and innovation to improve patient care Members of the bipartisan House Energy & Commerce Committee Telehealth Working Group released t... Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5/17/2016 Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163 Coalition of House Democrats from Three States Issues Statement on Garamendi Drought Companion Bill House Democrats from California, Oregon, and Washington issued the following joint statement in response to Rep. John Garamendi (CA-03) introducing companion legislation to Senator Dianne Feinstein’s drought bill that was heard in th... Read more »