Rep. Doris Matsui
@dorismatsui.bsky.social
Representing California's 7th Congressional District — including the capital city of Sacramento. Subcommittee Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee (@energycommerce.bsky.social).
I wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving! May it be full of time with loved ones and great food.
November 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving! May it be full of time with loved ones and great food.
I am saddened by the senseless and horrific act of violence against two of our service members.
They will be in my thoughts, and I wish them a full recovery.
They will be in my thoughts, and I wish them a full recovery.
UPDATE: FBI says two National Guardsmen shot in DC are in critical condition after what appears to be a targeted attack. Suspect in custody is not cooperating.
Live updates: Washington DC shooting leaves two National Guardsmen shot | CNN
Two members of the West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, DC, today, according to the state’s governor. Follow for live updates.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I am saddened by the senseless and horrific act of violence against two of our service members.
They will be in my thoughts, and I wish them a full recovery.
They will be in my thoughts, and I wish them a full recovery.
The newly announced Medicare drug prices are a big win for seniors' pocketbooks and for taxpayers – thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.
Over 5 million Medicare beneficiaries are going to see major savings on 15 high-cost drugs. That’s real relief for Americans. [1/2]
Over 5 million Medicare beneficiaries are going to see major savings on 15 high-cost drugs. That’s real relief for Americans. [1/2]
Trump admin says drug price negotiations will save Medicare roughly $12 billion | CNN Politics
Medicare will save approximately $12 billion, or 44%, on 15 high-cost medications as a result of the second round of the program’s drug price negotiations, the Trump administration announced Tuesday e...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The newly announced Medicare drug prices are a big win for seniors' pocketbooks and for taxpayers – thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.
Over 5 million Medicare beneficiaries are going to see major savings on 15 high-cost drugs. That’s real relief for Americans. [1/2]
Over 5 million Medicare beneficiaries are going to see major savings on 15 high-cost drugs. That’s real relief for Americans. [1/2]
I led 81 colleagues to oppose any attempt to reintroduce a moratorium on state & local AI laws in the NDAA or by executive order.
People deserve transparency, trust, & protection. We can't handcuff states without any real federal safeguards.
We can lead the world in AI & protect our communities.
People deserve transparency, trust, & protection. We can't handcuff states without any real federal safeguards.
We can lead the world in AI & protect our communities.
MATSUI LEADS COLLEAGUES IN OPPOSING PUSH TO REVIVE AI MORATORIUM IN NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I led 81 colleagues to oppose any attempt to reintroduce a moratorium on state & local AI laws in the NDAA or by executive order.
People deserve transparency, trust, & protection. We can't handcuff states without any real federal safeguards.
We can lead the world in AI & protect our communities.
People deserve transparency, trust, & protection. We can't handcuff states without any real federal safeguards.
We can lead the world in AI & protect our communities.
Reposted by Rep. Doris Matsui
NEWS: The Trump Admin is trying to turn the BEAD Program — meant to bring fast, affordable internet service to every American — into a slush fund for satellite companies like SpaceX.
We’re demanding accountability.
We’re demanding accountability.
November 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
NEWS: The Trump Admin is trying to turn the BEAD Program — meant to bring fast, affordable internet service to every American — into a slush fund for satellite companies like SpaceX.
We’re demanding accountability.
We’re demanding accountability.
House Republicans don’t care if your premiums skyrocket.
My Democratic colleagues and I have been sounding the alarm for months, and Speaker Johnson has refused to lift a finger to protect families and lower costs.
My Democratic colleagues and I have been sounding the alarm for months, and Speaker Johnson has refused to lift a finger to protect families and lower costs.
Johnson told White House that Republicans aren't interested in extending ACA subsidies, sources say
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered the message in a phone call with the White House.
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
House Republicans don’t care if your premiums skyrocket.
My Democratic colleagues and I have been sounding the alarm for months, and Speaker Johnson has refused to lift a finger to protect families and lower costs.
My Democratic colleagues and I have been sounding the alarm for months, and Speaker Johnson has refused to lift a finger to protect families and lower costs.
Donald Trump & Republicans promised to lower costs. Instead, they’ve driven them through the roof.
Health care costs are skyrocketing—and now even celebrating Thanksgiving costs more because of their reckless agenda.
I’m fighting every day to reverse their damage & lower costs for our community.
Health care costs are skyrocketing—and now even celebrating Thanksgiving costs more because of their reckless agenda.
I’m fighting every day to reverse their damage & lower costs for our community.
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Donald Trump & Republicans promised to lower costs. Instead, they’ve driven them through the roof.
Health care costs are skyrocketing—and now even celebrating Thanksgiving costs more because of their reckless agenda.
I’m fighting every day to reverse their damage & lower costs for our community.
Health care costs are skyrocketing—and now even celebrating Thanksgiving costs more because of their reckless agenda.
I’m fighting every day to reverse their damage & lower costs for our community.
The Department of Homeland Security, Secretary Noem, and the Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, colluded to provide taxpayer information to ICE in support of their cruel operations in our neighborhoods.
We are a country of laws, and everyone is required to follow them.
We are a country of laws, and everyone is required to follow them.
Judge halts IRS sharing of taxpayer info for immigration crackdown
Taxpayer advocacy group, unions are challenging the agency's deal with the Department of Homeland Security, saying it violates taxpayer confidentiality laws.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The Department of Homeland Security, Secretary Noem, and the Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, colluded to provide taxpayer information to ICE in support of their cruel operations in our neighborhoods.
We are a country of laws, and everyone is required to follow them.
We are a country of laws, and everyone is required to follow them.
California’s in-state tuition policy reflects a simple truth: if you grow up and live here, you should be able to afford college here. Dreamers grew up here. [1/2]
In-state college tuition for California’s undocumented students is illegal, Trump suit alleges
California universities offer in-state tuition to undocumented students who graduate from state high schools. The Trump administration is suing CSU, UC and the state, calling the practice illegal.
www.latimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
California’s in-state tuition policy reflects a simple truth: if you grow up and live here, you should be able to afford college here. Dreamers grew up here. [1/2]
The Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits have helped millions of working families access affordable health coverage, especially when costs everywhere else are rising. [1/2]
Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Trump told Republicans not to "waste" their time on extending the enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, saying he'd only support "sending the money directly back to the people."
www.nbcnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits have helped millions of working families access affordable health coverage, especially when costs everywhere else are rising. [1/2]
Every senior deserves clear, trusted information about their Medicare options.
Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act programs are the only source of free, unbiased information to help seniors understand their benefits & make the right decisions for their health and financial security.
Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act programs are the only source of free, unbiased information to help seniors understand their benefits & make the right decisions for their health and financial security.
MATSUI AND COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT LOW-INCOME SENIORS’ ACCESS TO UNBIASED MEDICARE ASSISTANCE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Every senior deserves clear, trusted information about their Medicare options.
Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act programs are the only source of free, unbiased information to help seniors understand their benefits & make the right decisions for their health and financial security.
Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act programs are the only source of free, unbiased information to help seniors understand their benefits & make the right decisions for their health and financial security.
Threatening to jail or execute lawmakers for exercising their freedom of speech is inexcusable behavior from the President of the United Sates. You deserve better.
Democrats condemn Trump after he says they should be punished ‘by death’ over video post
Trump calls group of lawmakers ‘traitors’ over X video of them urging US military members to refuse illegal orders
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November 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Threatening to jail or execute lawmakers for exercising their freedom of speech is inexcusable behavior from the President of the United Sates. You deserve better.
Trump has abandoned his plan to strip thousands of older Americans of their Social Security benefits.
I joined over 160 House Democrats in urging the Administration to drop this harmful proposal. We’ll keep fighting to protect the benefits our seniors earned and to keep America’s safety net strong.
I joined over 160 House Democrats in urging the Administration to drop this harmful proposal. We’ll keep fighting to protect the benefits our seniors earned and to keep America’s safety net strong.
Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar
The policy would have fundamentally altered who qualifies for the two federal disability programs by eliminating or limiting a person’s age as a factor to consider.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump has abandoned his plan to strip thousands of older Americans of their Social Security benefits.
I joined over 160 House Democrats in urging the Administration to drop this harmful proposal. We’ll keep fighting to protect the benefits our seniors earned and to keep America’s safety net strong.
I joined over 160 House Democrats in urging the Administration to drop this harmful proposal. We’ll keep fighting to protect the benefits our seniors earned and to keep America’s safety net strong.
When Republicans were trying to jam through Trump’s big ugly bill they also tried to impose an AI moratorium that would've shut down state & local AI safeguards. I fought back against it, & it never made it in Trump’s big ugly bill.
Despite overwhelming opposition, they're bringing it back. [1/2]
Despite overwhelming opposition, they're bringing it back. [1/2]
Trump backs ban on state AI laws
Expect Republican infighting as regulating AI is a bipartisan priority both outside of Washington and in some pockets of D.C.
www.axios.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
When Republicans were trying to jam through Trump’s big ugly bill they also tried to impose an AI moratorium that would've shut down state & local AI safeguards. I fought back against it, & it never made it in Trump’s big ugly bill.
Despite overwhelming opposition, they're bringing it back. [1/2]
Despite overwhelming opposition, they're bringing it back. [1/2]
This Native American Heritage Month, I’m grateful for the Tribal Nations and Native communities who enrich the Sacramento region. From economic development to cultural representation and environmental stewardship, our Native American neighbors are integral to everything we do. [1/2]
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
This Native American Heritage Month, I’m grateful for the Tribal Nations and Native communities who enrich the Sacramento region. From economic development to cultural representation and environmental stewardship, our Native American neighbors are integral to everything we do. [1/2]
America is facing a real energy crunch. Families are paying more, and our grid is under strain. The answer isn’t blocking clean power or gutting efficiency, it’s scaling the cheapest, fastest tools we have. [1/2]
November 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
America is facing a real energy crunch. Families are paying more, and our grid is under strain. The answer isn’t blocking clean power or gutting efficiency, it’s scaling the cheapest, fastest tools we have. [1/2]
Energy efficiency means lower bills. Since President Trump took office, household electricity costs are up 11%. Instead of working with Democrats to solve this affordability crisis, Republicans are set on gutting so-called "woke" efficiency standards. [1/2]
November 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Energy efficiency means lower bills. Since President Trump took office, household electricity costs are up 11%. Instead of working with Democrats to solve this affordability crisis, Republicans are set on gutting so-called "woke" efficiency standards. [1/2]
I stand united with those who seek justice, the truth, and the remarkably brave victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
Today, we took a major step toward achieving transparency and accountability.
Today, we took a major step toward achieving transparency and accountability.
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I stand united with those who seek justice, the truth, and the remarkably brave victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
Today, we took a major step toward achieving transparency and accountability.
Today, we took a major step toward achieving transparency and accountability.
Today I voted for the release of the Epstein Files. My vote was for accountability, justice and transparency.
Jeffery Epstein orchestrated one of the most heinous criminal operations in our nation’s history. [1/2]
Jeffery Epstein orchestrated one of the most heinous criminal operations in our nation’s history. [1/2]
November 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Today I voted for the release of the Epstein Files. My vote was for accountability, justice and transparency.
Jeffery Epstein orchestrated one of the most heinous criminal operations in our nation’s history. [1/2]
Jeffery Epstein orchestrated one of the most heinous criminal operations in our nation’s history. [1/2]
We can speed up broadband buildout and still respect local communities. My bipartisan DIGITAL Applications Act makes permitting more predictable and transparent.
I won’t back plans that rubber-stamp approvals or punish local governments with impossible timelines. [1/2]
I won’t back plans that rubber-stamp approvals or punish local governments with impossible timelines. [1/2]
November 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
We can speed up broadband buildout and still respect local communities. My bipartisan DIGITAL Applications Act makes permitting more predictable and transparent.
I won’t back plans that rubber-stamp approvals or punish local governments with impossible timelines. [1/2]
I won’t back plans that rubber-stamp approvals or punish local governments with impossible timelines. [1/2]
Americans are paying more for groceries, rent, and healthcare - but the Trump administration is hiding the damage. After the Republican manufactured shutdown, they're now working to delay the Bureau of Labor Statistic's October report. [1/2]
October jobs data may never be released, White House says
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has been unable to collect price data and employment information during the record-breaking government shutdown.
www.politico.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Americans are paying more for groceries, rent, and healthcare - but the Trump administration is hiding the damage. After the Republican manufactured shutdown, they're now working to delay the Bureau of Labor Statistic's October report. [1/2]
After months of denial and delay tactics on the Epstein files, Donald Trump’s last-minute reversal isn’t a sign of a changed heart. Make no mistake, Trump and Republicans have denied, obstructed, and attacked any attempts at transparency. It's time to release the files.
November 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
After months of denial and delay tactics on the Epstein files, Donald Trump’s last-minute reversal isn’t a sign of a changed heart. Make no mistake, Trump and Republicans have denied, obstructed, and attacked any attempts at transparency. It's time to release the files.
The Trump administration’s campaign of cruelty is a stain on our nation's most sacred values.
I am proud to work with our local leaders who are fighting every day to hold ICE and the Trump administration’s abuses of power accountable. [1/3]
I am proud to work with our local leaders who are fighting every day to hold ICE and the Trump administration’s abuses of power accountable. [1/3]
ACLU lawsuit alleges appalling conditions at California's largest immigration detention facility
The American Civil Liberties Union and others are representing seven men at a detention facility in California City, about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.
www.kcra.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The Trump administration’s campaign of cruelty is a stain on our nation's most sacred values.
I am proud to work with our local leaders who are fighting every day to hold ICE and the Trump administration’s abuses of power accountable. [1/3]
I am proud to work with our local leaders who are fighting every day to hold ICE and the Trump administration’s abuses of power accountable. [1/3]
For the first time in history, the U.S. is boycotting the annual global climate change summit, known as COP30.
Let me be blunt: this is a national disgrace. When the United States doesn’t show up, we cede leadership to other countries. [1/2]
Let me be blunt: this is a national disgrace. When the United States doesn’t show up, we cede leadership to other countries. [1/2]
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
For the first time in history, the U.S. is boycotting the annual global climate change summit, known as COP30.
Let me be blunt: this is a national disgrace. When the United States doesn’t show up, we cede leadership to other countries. [1/2]
Let me be blunt: this is a national disgrace. When the United States doesn’t show up, we cede leadership to other countries. [1/2]
My full statement on my NO vote on the Republican's C.R.
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
My full statement on my NO vote on the Republican's C.R.