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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 16, 2013CONTACT:Mike Rosen (Rep. McCaul) 512-633-4550Jonelle Trimmer (Rep. Matsui) 202-225-7163Reps. McCaul and Matsui Lead Bipartisan Letter to Ambassador Froman Urging Continued Prioritization of Cross-Border Data Flows During Trade NegotiationsProtectionist data flow policies abroad could harm American and international businesses, global customers and the successful development of cloud technologies and services Today, U.S. Representatives Michael McCau... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 12, 2013CONTACT:Jonelle Trimmer (Rep. Matsui) 202-225-7163Viet Shelton (Rep. DelBene) 202-603-9079Reps. Matsui and DelBene Lead Letter to FCC Chairman Wheeler Expressing Support for Rule Updates Allowing Data Use on Airplanes, Opposition to In-Flight Voice Calls Today, Congresswomen Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) led a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler expressing support for the FCC process to moderni... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, December 11, 2013 CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Highlights How the Affordable Care Act’s Critical Investments in Community Health Centers Are Helping Patients in CaliforniaIf health law was repealed it would mean rolling back the progress we’ve made on expanding access to care Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) highlighted how the Affordable Care Act’s investments in California’s community health centers are helping deliver high... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, December 11, 2013 CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER(202) 225-7163Reps. Matsui & Guthrie’s Bipartisan Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Legislation Passed out of Committee by Unanimous VoteH.R. 3674 would create new financial incentives for government agencies in exchange for federal spectrum; Next step is debate on the House Floor Today, H.R. 3674, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2013, was marked up and passed by voice vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, December 11, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Announces $10,000 Federal Grant for La Raza Galeria PosadaFederal Grant Will Provide Funding Latin Jazz by the River Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) announced $10,000 in federal funding for La Raza Galeria Posada. This grant will enable the local Sacramento cultural center to support their Latin Jazz by the River program, a residency with Latin Jazz artist John Santos and the JS ... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 9, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER (202) 225-7163 Rep. Matsui Highlights That Millions More Americans Will Gain Health Coverage Through Medicaid Thanks to the ACAIf health law was repealed more than 1.3 million Californians would lose newly gained health coverage through Medi-Cal Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) highlighted recent data that shows that there will be 1.3 million fewer uninsured Californians by 2016 as a result of the Affordable Care Act... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, December 9, 2013 CONTACT:Jonelle Trimmer (Rep. Matsui) 202.225.7163Jennifer Sherman (Rep. Guthrie) 202.225.3501Reps. Guthrie, Matsui Introduce Bipartisan Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction LegislationH.R. 3674 would create new financial incentives for government agencies in exchange for Federal Spectrum; Bill is first of its kind Today, U.S. Representatives Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Doris Matsui (D-CA), co-chairs of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Spectrum Wor... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 5, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER (202) 225-7163 Rep. Matsui Highlights That Up to 129 Million Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Will No Longer Face Discrimination Thanks to the ACAIf health law was repealed more than 16 million Californians could be denied coverage or charged higher premiums due to pre-existing conditions Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) released figures highlighting the number of Californians with pre-existing conditions who... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 4, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Announces 105 Million Americans Have Gained Access to Free Preventive Care Thanks to the Affordable Care ActIf health law was repealed more than 11 million Californians would lose access to free recommended preventive services Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) released figures highlighting the number of Californians who have gained access to free preventive care services such as ... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, December 3, 2013CONTACT: JONELLE TRIMMER(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Highlights 100th Day of Safe Climate Caucus Floor SpeechesCalls for action to address climate change, the root cause of extreme weather events Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), a member of the Safe Climate Caucus, spoke today on the House Floor to highlight the 100th legislative day that members of the Caucus have spoken out in favor of action on climate change. Her remarks, as prepared for ... Read more