Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) announced that the Sacramento region would be receiving $1.8 billion in federal funding as part of long-term disaster recovery project funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "It's extremely significant that the Sacramento region has received such a substantial portion of this overall funding," said Congresswoman Matsui. "This nearly $2 billion will allow us to advance critical projects across the region, increasing our overall ...
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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) announced that over $25 million in funding for Sacramento region flood protection was included in the 2018 omnibus appropriations legislation, including work to strengthen Natomas Basin levees and Folsom Dam. Congresswoman Matsui issued the following statement on the development: “This is important progress in what needs to be an ongoing effort to bolster our region’s flood protection. The funding levels reflected in this bill for several proj...
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on President Trump’s budget blueprint: “After driving up the deficit with a tax plan that puts billionaires first, it is no surprise that President Trump’s budget prioritizes cuts that will hurt hardworking Americans. “The President has laid out his intentions to repeal the Affordable Care Act, jeopardize Medicare, and slash Medicaid, all of which will harm people’s ability to access essential health car...
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BY DORIS MATSUI Special to The Bee DECEMBER 11, 2017 01:00 PM With the winter season officially begun – and with climate change manifesting itself in ever more frequent and destructive events – it is more important than ever that the Sacramento region continue making smart investments in our flood protection. OPINION In October, I joined local, state and federal officials to celebrate the completion of the most significant single investment in our region’s flood protection infrastructure in the...
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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 local emergency information and resources.” ###
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Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the House passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which authorizes funding for The American River Common Features and West Sacramento projects: “Today’s action marks major progress in my ongoing efforts to strengthen flood protection for the people of Sacramento. The bill we approved today authorizes billions of dollars I fought for to advance the American River Common Features and West Sacramento levee st...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/18/2016 Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163 Rep. Matsui Joins Army Corps to Launch Federal Natomas Levee Construction Sacramento, CA – Today Congresswoman Doris Matsui convened leaders from the Department of the Army, State of California and the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency at Discovery Park to sign a partnership agreement for federal levee construction in Natomas. In February, Congresswoman Matsui announced $11 million for the Army Corps to begin construction in N...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/16/2016 Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Local Vote to Bolster Flood Protection Efforts in Sacramento Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the flood protection assessment vote in Sacramento: “Today’s assessment vote reinforces our ongoing flood protection efforts in Sacramento,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “A strong local partnership is critical in my work to secure federal resources for flood protec...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE4/28/2016Contact: Lauren Dart202-225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Applauds Inclusion of Two Sacramento Flood Protection Projects in Senate WRDA Package Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on the inclusion of The American River Common Features and West Sacramento projects in the Senate’s Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) package, which passed out of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today: “Today marks another step forwa...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/8/2016 Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Marks Flood Protection Milestone in Sacramento Sacramento, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) celebrated the completion of the American River Watershed Common Features Project as authorized in the Water Resources Development Act of 1996. The Project, in conjunction with other regional flood protection efforts that the Congresswoman has advocated for, will significantly reduce the risk from flooding ...
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