Doris Matsui

I will just say this. I grew up in the Central Valley. My father was a farmer. So I understand clearly the challenges the farming community has. I am not an individual who dismisses the farming community. I lived on a farm. My father was a…

How much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from California has 1 minute remaining.

My friend on the other side is trying to distract the public on what their bill actually does. H.R. 3964 would not provide any relief from the real drought, but it would instead permanently reallocate water for one interest. {time} 1615…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Bera of California The Acting…

I wish to thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 3964. California is currently experiencing a record drought. Up until just last Thursday, it had been 54 days without rain in…

the DC Circuit affirmed the FCC's authority to oversee broadband services.

Yesterday's circuit decision is a victory for Congress and the smart flexible approach of the 1996 Telecom Act.

As technology evolves, I believe it is important that we consider appropriate updates to the Communications Act.

Under Section 254, carriers have certain obligations to provide universal access.

I believe governance is paramount. It is critical to ensure America's first responders have an efficient and effective interoperability network.

FirstNet is a startup, let us not forget that, and like every startup, it has had its growing pains.

I believe the experienced individuals on the board are capable and qualified to ensure our primary goal of achieving a nationwide level of interoperability for our Nation's first responders.

If we fail, then we jeopardize the entire system and put America's first responders at risk.

It is also important to ensure we spend taxpayer money wisely.

As a member of SEEC, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, I rise today to recognize the 1-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. Today, we remember those who lost their lives during this catastrophe and salute those who…

Every American will have affordable quality health insurance and health care. This is the goal, I believe, of all Democrats and Republicans.

The fact that the hired private contractors could not build a ready Web site in nearly 3 years is inexcusable.

I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the bipartisan WRRDA bill. I want to commend Chairman Shuster and Ranking Member Rahall, along with Chairman Gibbs and Ranking Member Bishop…

If this ended up resulting in a delay, I wouldn't be unhappy about it.

I thank the gentleman from Colorado for yielding. Mr. Speaker, my district of Sacramento is one of the leading clean energy economies in the country. The sharp cuts to clean energy initiatives in this bill are deeply troubling. It will no…

In the short term, there is a need to act swiftly to reallocate the 1755 to 1780 megahertz band.

There is no doubt that the future of American innovation and growth depends on spectrum.

As we continue the broader debate on energy exports, we must not overlook clean energy technologies and the strong role they will play in transitioning our country to a clean energy economy, mitigating climate change, and strengthening our…

I have introduced the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act. This legislation would create an export assistance fund to help clean technology manufacturers navigate foreign markets.

We can export to these countries. Saudi Arabia is going to spend a hundred billion dollars on solar. And they ought to buy American-made solar.