Doris Matsui

We need more research.

The FASTER Act introduced by Rep. Doris Matsui lives up to its name.

By improving the ways in which we monitor and manage these complex and multifaceted diseases, we can better understand, treat, and maybe one day prevent food allergies.

I am pleased we have the opportunity today to discuss a bill I recently introduced with Representative Guthrie to modernize outdated drug labels.

The only way that we can actually avoid this is really know what is in the food we have, so that is why this labeling is so important.

I know that some stakeholders have raised concerns about certain provisions in the bill.

Therefore, I want to highlight the risk my constituents face because of wildfire smoke containing harmful chemicals.

I introduced the Blockchain Promotion Act with Congressman Guthrie to direct the Department of Commerce to convene a working group of stakeholders to develop a consensus-based definition of blockchain.

I believe, must step in.

It shouldn't be any different for market externalities that are digital.

We must do more to recognize and study food allergies, and that is why I have introduced the FASTER Act, legislation that updates labeling laws to include sesame and expands data collection of Americans' exposure to specific food allergens.

The resources to help folks protect themselves after the fact are desperately needed.

It is an undisputed fact, reaffirmed by America's intelligence agencies, that Russia interfered in our 2016 and 2018 elections through targeted and prolonged online campaigns.

Millions of Americans have been affected by data breaches and privacy abuses.

But it is a market externality.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today in support of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, the most transformational expansion of Medicare since its creation. As co-chair of the House Democrats' Task Force on…

The goal of universal coverage has long been, as we always say, a North Star for the Democratic Party.

Our path forward will say a lot about who we are as a nation.

It has expanded coverage to over 20 million Americans since it was signed into law.

The ACA improved the quality of basic care everyone receives.

They are disproportionately people of color. They are disproportionately residents of southern States.

In the Medicaid expansion States, the ACA is working as we envisioned, filling historical coverage gaps tied to income level by expanding Medicaid eligibility and providing subsidies for purchasing coverage.

So you would agree that improving subsidies is key to increasing coverage for both low- and middle-income individuals?

We must also recognize the need for improvement, the need to look up again at the North Star of universal coverage.

I also urge you and all of you to expeditiously establish a successful auction.