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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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May 4, 2017

Republicans are turning their backs on the American people today. There are no guarantees with this bill. This bill will raise costs for families, penalize people nearing retirement with an age tax, and rip coverage away from millions of…

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Apr 26, 2017

Across the board, the President's first 100 days have been marked by nothing but broken promises. Instead of creating jobs, he has made it a priority to repeatedly push for a TrumpCare bill that will increase costs for families and rip…

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Apr 25, 2017

That is the section that usurps the State's right to control its own water.

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Apr 25, 2017

I urge the committee to vote no and keep this project dead and buried as it should be.

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Apr 25, 2017

I support a comprehensive, long-term strategy for nuclear waste disposal that includes an important role for consolidated interim storage.

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Apr 25, 2017

We didn't produce this waste. We don't want it. We don't deserve it. We don't have any nuclear plants, and we will continue to fight it.

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Mar 28, 2017

It is critical that we accelerate deployment of the Next Generation 911, 9-1-1, because it could improve access to emergency services for so many Americans, like people with disabilities and victims of domestic violence.

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Mar 27, 2017

Innovation and AV vehicle technology is moving at an ever-accelerating pace.

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Mar 24, 2017

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, we have heard a lot of rhetoric about how this bill would supposedly fix our healthcare system. President Trump said that his plan would provide insurance for everybody. That is not the bill…

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Mar 14, 2017

the generous support, like Congresswoman Matsui mentioned, to have almost $2 million funding

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Mar 14, 2017

I am glad that some of us are here today, and thank you all for the witnesses for your flexibility on our scheduling.

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Mar 14, 2017

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And I agree, this has been absolutely fascinating testimony that we have heard here today.

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Feb 15, 2017

Strong investment in water infrastructure is vital to our health and safety.

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Feb 13, 2017

California has been a leader in trying to develop a framework for safe testing and deployment of this technology.

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Feb 13, 2017

Autonomous vehicles have incredible potential to change so much more than just cars.

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Dec 8, 2016

I thank my colleague for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise to address my concerns regarding WRDA. My home district of Sacramento is the most at-risk major American city for flooding, and with the damaging effects of our changing…

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Dec 6, 2016

I urge my colleagues to support the Childhood Cancer STAR Act. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Sep 26, 2016

I was not present during votes on September 26, 2016. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on H.R. 5392 and ``yes'' on H.R. 3537. ____________________

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Sep 26, 2016

Many Americans know someone who is struggling with a mental illness . . . but we often do not know how to help. For too long . . . stigma has prevented us from seeking the lifesaving information we need to best help someone experiencing a…

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Sep 15, 2016

I thank Ms. Gabbard for bringing us together here this afternoon. I have to say that this is a special time here for all of us. I was sitting here listening to all of the wonderful memories of Mark. We are so privileged to have known Mark…

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Sep 13, 2016

The Affordable Care Act is doing great things in California and I am proud to see that.

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Sep 13, 2016

Now every time one provision of the ACA has a bump in the road we hear from our Republican colleagues that this is the end of health reform.

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Sep 13, 2016

The Affordable Care Act makes significant investments to improve the health of our nation and for Californians.

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Sep 13, 2016

Medicaid expansion brings down marketplace rates.

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Sep 13, 2016

the ACA has other measures in place like tax credits to keep premium affordable and provide choices for consumers.

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