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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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Jul 21, 2022

I refuse to sit back and watch where States can take away an individual's ability to make personal decisions about their body, their life, and their future. Madam Speaker, I implore you to really think about this and pass this bill.

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Jan 11, 2022

We need to thoughtfully prioritize projects that consider the long-term consequences of climate change.

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Jan 11, 2022

I fear that severe flooding will no longer be 100 or even 500-year events, but a new norm for my constituents.

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Jan 11, 2022

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the opportunity to come before the Committee and lay out my key priorities for the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022.

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Oct 20, 2021

For this reason I co-lead the POWER ON Act, which provides funding to make our electricity grid more resilient to extreme weather events.

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Oct 20, 2021

This is an extremely important subject as we try to figure out what we do with this existential threat of climate crisis.

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Oct 5, 2021

Recently, I joined Chairman Doyle in introducing the Spectrum Innovation Act to ensure we are making available as much spectrum as possible for commercial use while recognizing the needs of our federal users.

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Oct 5, 2021

This bill will help ensure that the United States has a healthy pipeline of spectrum to boost innovation and job creation.

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Oct 5, 2021

By requiring 200 megahertz of spectrum to be made available, we are asserting a clear commitment to winning the race to 5G and beyond.

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Jun 29, 2021

I joined with Congressman McCaul to introduce the CHIPS Act, which would help address the semiconductor shortage by increasing American manufacturing capacity.

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Jun 29, 2021

I believe fully funding the semiconductor programs in the NDAA should be a top national security priority for this Congress.

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Jun 28, 2021

For this reason, I introduced the TREES Act, my bill to reduce energy bills through residential tree planting while combating heat islands, and coled the Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act with Representative Matt…

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Jun 28, 2021

Throughout my time in Congress, I have spearheaded initiatives such as the Clean and Efficient Cars Act and enacted legislation to reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act.

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Jun 28, 2021

For this reason, I introduced the Preventing Outages with Enhanced Resilience and Operations Nationwide Act of 2021, or as it is called, POWER ON Act of 2021.

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Jun 7, 2021

I really have to emphasize, as you know, for the supply chain, the importance of the CHIPS Act.

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May 18, 2021

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule providing for consideration of Representative Chu's resolution condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta and reaffirming the House's commitment to…

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May 4, 2021

I recently led a letter, with 70 of my colleagues, asking the Biden administration to, at minimum, reinstate these important measures.

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Apr 27, 2021

What steps are you planning, has NIH taken or planning to take to advance research on COVID-19-related neurological symptoms, complications, or outcomes?

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Apr 20, 2021

While we are still in the early stages of 5G deployment, the Federal Government must be a driving force in spectrum policy if we are to win the race to 5G and beyond.

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Apr 20, 2021

I joined with Congressman Michael McCaul, who introduced the CHIPS Act, which would help address the semiconductor shortage.

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Apr 19, 2021

a statement from Congresswoman Doris Matsui regarding the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

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Apr 19, 2021

In October of last year, Mr. Paul Lau was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of my local utility company, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD).

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Apr 19, 2021

clean energy deployment also improves public health and lowers energy prices.

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Apr 19, 2021

I led efforts to lower energy bills through residential tree planting.

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Apr 19, 2021

many of these benefits are not available to low-income customers and communities of color.

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