FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, September 19, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Statement Praising the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Passage of WRRDA BillBipartisan Bill Would Authorize Natomas Levee Improvement Project & Includes Rep. Matsui’s Vegetation on Levees Legislation Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) released the following statement on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s passage of the bipartisan Water Resourc...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, September 17, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Announces $1.25 Million in Federal Grants for Sacramento Police DepartmentFederal Grant Will Provide Funding for 10 Officer Positions Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) announced $1.25 million in federal funding for the Sacramento Police Department. This grant will enable the hiring of 10 police officers to protect and serve the City of Sacramento and is the largest award possible. T...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, September 16, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Statement on the Tragic Shooting at Washington DC’s Navy Yard Building Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) released the following statement on the tragic shooting at the Navy Yard in Washington, DC:“My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the families who have been affected by the senseless act of violence today in Washington, DC. This morning’s tragedy has no place in our soc...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, September 12, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Keynote Remarks during the “National Call on Protecting and Expanding the Lifeline Program” Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology gave the keynote remarks during the “National Call on Protecting and Expanding the Lifeline Program.” She joined California Public Utilities Commissioner Catherine J.K. S...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, September 11, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER202-225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Statement on the Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) today issued the following statement on the twelfth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks:“Today we honor and remember all of those who tragically lost their lives in the terrorist attacks twelve years ago on September 11th. We will never forget that day of sorrow, and our t...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, September 11, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Statement Praising the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s WRRDA BillBipartisan Bill Would Authorize Natomas Levee Improvement Project & Includes Rep. Matsui’s Vegetation on Levees Legislation Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) released the following statement on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s bipartisan Water Resources Reform and Development...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, September 10, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER202-225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Statement on President’s Address on Syria Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) issued the following response to President Obama’s address to the American public regarding the situation in Syria:“I strongly condemn the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons against its own people in blatant and horrific violation of international law, human rights, and moral decency. As a result of pressure from...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, September 10, 2013 CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Introduces Resolution Expressing Congressional Support for National Lifeline Awareness WeekNational Lifeline Awareness Week runs from September 9-13 Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), a member of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, introduced a resolution expressing the support of Congress for National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week. National Lifeli...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 3, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER(202) 225-7163Rep. Matsui Leads Letter Expressing Concern with Assumption of Federal Funding for BDCP Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) led a letter to California Governor Jerry Brown expressing deep concerns regarding the assumption that federal funding will be required to construct the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP). Given the deep cuts to the federal budget over the past few years and the parameters of sequestration,...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, August 30, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER202-225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Secretary Kerry’s Remarks on Syria Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) issued the following response to Secretary of State John Kerry’s address to the American public regarding the escalating situation in Syria:“The evidence is apparent: the Syrian government has used chemical weapons against its own people in blatant and horrific violation of international law, human rights, a...
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