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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 »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on Democrats’ new economic agenda for the American people – A Better Deal: Better Jobs, Better Wages, Better Future: “It’s time for us to tackle our toughest challenges with bold solutions. “That’s why today, Democrats released an economic plan that’s a better deal for the American people. We’re calling for investments in our... Read more »

This week, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to encourage the adoption of electronic health record (EHR) technology by behavioral health providers. The Meaningful Use Program has been successful in increasing adoption of EHR systems by eligible providers. However, behavioral health providers were left out of the program, and ... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans released another version of their harmful Trumpcare bill: “This latest bill does nothing to change the basic principles of Trumpcare – higher costs for less care. “It is shameful that Senate Republicans are continuing their assault on Medicaid. Seniors needing long term care, people with disabilities,... Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7/12/2017 Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163 Matsui Floor Remarks in Opposition to House Republican Water Bill Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor during consideration of H.R. 23, the so-called ‘Gaining Responsibility on Water Act’: I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 23. Yet again, it seems that instead of addressing the... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 2430, the FDA user fee reauthorization bill: “Patients and families across the country battling diseases like Alzheimer’s, cancer, MS, and diabetes rely on innovation to provide new life-saving and life-enhancing treatments, and hopefully one day, cures. Without the FDA, we would not be able to en... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans unveiled a discussion draft of Trumpcare: “The Senate’s Trumpcare bill puts the health and well-being of American families in jeopardy. “Under this legislation, if you are nearing retirement, you would see your costs rise. Seniors and people with disabilities would lose access to nursing home and comm... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the shooting at a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game: “I am shocked and saddened by this horrific attack. The bravery of our Capitol Police and all of the first responders saved lives, and we are grateful for their heroism today and every day. My thoughts and prayers are with Congressman Scalise, my Congre... Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee: “Every American should be deeply concerned about what we heard in the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing today. We are in the midst of a defining moment for our country and it is critically important that we follow the facts wherever... Read more »

Today, Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Gerry Connolly, and Paul Tonko released the following statement in response to President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement: “We condemn President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Climate change is a pressing global problem that is putting liv... Read more »