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Doris Matsui

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Doris Okada Matsui is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 6th congressional district since January 4, 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection throughout her tenure. Matsui has been an advocate for technology and innovation, particularly in relation to the Sacramento region's economy.

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Feb 12, 2019

I think we all understand this is a complex decision which is why I thank all of you for being here today.

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Feb 12, 2019

Will the ultimate proposed company be greater than the sum of its parts or will it not?

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Feb 5, 2019

You simply cannot consider radical changes to the law in a vacuum, yet that is exactly what this ruling of the lawsuit does.

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Feb 5, 2019

These standards were written in 2012 with the support of the auto industry, the environmental groups and the States.

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Feb 5, 2019

Millions of Californians and Americans stand to lose critical health protections, including protections for people especially with preexisting conditions.

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Feb 5, 2019

I find this really refreshing at this point, because I think everybody believes that climate change is real.

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Feb 5, 2019

The passage of the ACA was a monumental step forward in our fight to confront the mental health and substance abuse crisis in this country.

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Jan 24, 2019

Across this country and in my hometown of Sacramento, President Trump is inflicting unnecessary harm to our Federal workers, our economy, and the health and safety of the American people. I have heard from my constituents across my…

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Jan 16, 2019

Had I been present for the vote on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule on H. Res. 43 (Roll Call Vote No. 34), I would have voted ``aye''. Had I been present for the vote on H. Res. 43, the Rule Providing for Consideration of H.R…

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Sep 12, 2018

California has had a historic year for fire. The Mendocino Complex fire consumed over 410,000 acres, burning for more than a month, and becoming the largest in our State's history.

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Jul 16, 2018

In 2004, Congress created the Spectrum Relocation Fund to assist Federal agencies relocating or sharing spectrum for wireless broadband use.

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Jul 16, 2018

Last month, my spectrum partner, Congressman Guthrie, and I, along with Senators Wicker and Schatz, introduced the SPECTRUM NOW Act to fix this problem.

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Jul 10, 2018

340B was intended as a creative and flexible way to allow community providers to stretch scarce resources without using taxpayer dollars.

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Jul 10, 2018

I have concerns about some of the bills and drafts we are discussing today.

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Jul 10, 2018

I hope we can all agree that the 340B discount drug program is incredibly vital to low-income and vulnerable communities.

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Jun 12, 2018

I thank Mr. Pallone for yielding to me and for his leadership. Mr. Speaker, while I believe that we need to do a lot more to combat the opioid and addiction epidemic, I am pleased with some of the specific steps being taken today to help…

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May 22, 2018

This proposed ``Right to Try'' legislation will make it possible for bad actors to take advantage of desperate families. The pill would allow companies to completely circumvent the FDA if they claim to have a new drug or cure for a…

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May 10, 2018

I thank Mr. Tonko for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act. In Sacramento, our publicly owned utility stores spent nuclear fuel at the Rancho Seco Nuclear Generating Station, despite…

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May 9, 2018

I thank Mr. Hastings for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act. We worked in a bipartisan manner in the Energy and Commerce Committee to ensure there is language in…

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May 7, 2018

I heard differing opinions on whether H.R. 3545 allows for disclosures to business associates.

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May 7, 2018

I feel strongly that we should take action in this space.

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Apr 25, 2018

So far you have demonstrated little intention to do that.

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Apr 25, 2018

The law requires you to set standards that protect public health and welfare.

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Apr 25, 2018

I strongly disagree with this determination.

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Apr 25, 2018

If you challenge the waiver or significantly weaken the standards you are not following the rule of law.

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