FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/23/2016 Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163 With Historic Sit-In on House Floor, Congresswoman Matsui Calls for Action on Gun Violence Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) joined Democrats’ historic sit-in on the House Floor to protest House Republicans’ refusal to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation to address gun violence. Following the sit-in, Congresswoman Matsui released the following statement: “In the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in the history of our n...
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Congresswoman Matsui Announces Over $4 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Sacramento Congresswoman Matsui today announced thatSacramento has received more than $4.2 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agencyresponsible for volunteering and service programs. “These grants have the possibility to change people’s lives,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “From preventing child abuse to providing nutrition education to students, this fund...
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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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Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Passage of Mental Health Bill Out of Energy & Commerce Committee Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on passage of mental health legislation, H.R. 2646 as amended, out of the Energy & Commerce Committee: “With the passage of today’s bill out of Committee, we have taken the first steps towards addressing the mental health crisis in this country. I’m particularly pleased that we were able to work to make important improvements...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/14/2016 CONTACT: Rep. Gene Green – CARLOS PAZ (202) 225-8620 Rep. Diana DeGette – Lynne Weil (202) 225-4431 Rep. Doris Matsui – LAUREN DART (202) 225-7163 Rep. Paul Tonko – Sean Magers (202) 225-5076 Rep. Dave Loebsack – Joe Hand (202) 225-6576 Rep. Joe Kennedy III – EMILY KAUFMAN (617) 332-3333 E&C Committee Democrats Mark First Step Towards Mental Health Reform Today, Democratic Members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, Congressman Gene Green (D-TX), Congresswom...
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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 of net neutrality and rules to prevent Internet fast and slow lanes from widening the digital divide...
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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 the families, loved ones, and all of those whose lives are forever changed by this senseless, evil act...
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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-chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA), that would bring the C...
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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 increase patient access to best-practice specialty care through an innovative telehealth model. Proj...
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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 leaders to discuss ideas for spurring innovation and driving the 21st century economy forward. The li...
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