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Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced its decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program with a six-month delay: “The story of our country’s progress is inseparably linked to the contributions of millions of immigrants from all over the world. The hard work, ambition, and hope that people have br... Read more »

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) today applauded the recent announcement that Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps will receive $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Youthbuild program to help young people in low-income areas earn their high school diploma and obtain an industry-recognized certification in the construction industry. The Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps also re... Read more »

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia: “As we mourn the tragic events of Charlottesville, we must condemn white supremacy as a disgrace to our values. I stand against the bigotry and hatred that led to this violence.” ### Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the Senate vote to reject the “skinny repeal” TrumpCare amendment: “Millions of Americans' healthcare was on the line last night. The American people knew what was at stake and because people raised their voices and shared their stories, the Senate rejected TrumpCare. “I've heard from so many of my constituents about the i... Read more »

Today, Energy & Commerce Telehealth Working Group members Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Bill Johnson (R-OH) introduced the Evidence-Based Telehealth Expansion Act of 2017, which would encourage the use of telemedicine in the Medicare program. “We need to harness the power of technology to get care to people efficiently and empower them to manage their chronic conditions,” said... Read more »

Today, House Democrats, led by the Seniors Task Force, the Democratic Women’s Working Group, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY), and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi marked the 52nd anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid with an anniversary party in the U.S. Capitol. The Medicare and Medicaid programs were created on July 30th, 1965 when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the S... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved Volkswagen’s California Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Investment Plan that will bring $44 million to the City of Sacramento to support ZEV infrastructure: “Today’s vote to approve Electrify America’s proposal to designate the City of Sacramento as its first Green City is ... Read more »

H.R. 3405 gives technology companies the opportunity to test AV systems Ahead of the Energy & Commerce full committee markup being held today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the MORE Act. The legislation would amend the FAST Act to allow technology companies to test autonomous vehicle systems in the United States. “We have the opportunity to spur breakthroughs in autonomous vehicle ... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor during consideration of H.R. 3178, the Medicare Part B Improvement Act, which included a provision to extend the Medicare IVIG demonstration project. The IVIG demonstration project was originally created by the Medicare IVIG Access Act, co-authored by Rep. Matsui and Rep. Brady, and passed into law in 2013... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans moved to proceed to debate on Trumpcare: “Senate Republicans’ vote this afternoon to blindly advance their repeal of the Affordable Care Act is a reckless political stunt. Every single version of Trumpcare that we’ve seen will result in millions of Americans losing access to care. This is about people... Read more »