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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 24m

So happy to celebrate my dear friend Shonna McDaniels at the ONYX Awards. For 30 years, Shonna has led the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, preserving Sacramento’s Black history and creating a home for generations of artists and students. Congratulations to all the honorees!

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Congress must act on regulating AI — now. That’s why I’ve been working with my colleagues to introduce legislation that protects our national security, our jobs, and our children. We can lead on AI innovation while putting the safeguards in place to keep Americans safe.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Getting around Sacramento should be easier, cleaner and more reliable. That’s why I’ve delivered more than $460 million for public transit, including new light rail stations and trains, low/zero-emission buses and better connections across our region. These investments keep Sacramento moving.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

AI is changing quickly, and our responsibility to protect kids must keep up. I introduced the bipartisan Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act with @georgewhitesides.bsky.social to establish safeguards for children interacting with AI designed to act and speak like real people. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I'm proud to recognize Gilbert Tafoya as our Veteran of the Month! Gilbert has dedicated his life to service—first to our nation, now to Sacramento’s veterans. Through his leadership with DAV Sacramento Chapter 6, he's fought tirelessly for those who rely on the chapter’s support and community. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On VFW Day, we honor the generations of veterans who have called Sacramento home and continued serving long after taking off the uniform. Our VFW members embody Sacramento’s commitment to service, community, and looking out for one another. I’m proud to stand with them and all veterans every day.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I was proud to secure $1.05 million in congressional funding for Food Literacy Center in FY2023 to support a student farm and garden and expand nutrition education for students at Leataata Floyd Elementary. Today, this investment is delivering real progress for Sacramento students and families. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’ve secured over $4 billion in federal funding to keep our community safe from catastrophic flooding. With an impending historic El Niño that work matters. Swipe to see how each project protects our region.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It was wonderful to join the Elk Grove Food Bank for Harvest of Hope and celebrate the incredible work they do to serve families throughout our community. I’m proud to stand with the Elk Grove Food Bank and everyone working to make sure no family in our community goes hungry.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I voted for the Affordable Care Act and helped create marketplaces to ensure every American had access to healthcare. The White House’s continued attacks on the ACA and Medi-Cal put families’ health and financial security at risk. 🧵

washingtonpost.com

Trump officials cut 760,000 enrollees from ACA, claiming fraud

Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud task force concluded that the people were wrongly signed up for the government health care program.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As Jewish families across Sacramento and our region observe Yom Kippur, I wish all who are fasting and reflecting a meaningful day of atonement. May this sacred day bring peace, renewal, and strength, and may we continue to build a Sacramento rooted in compassion and care for one another.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It was wonderful to celebrate the 5th Annual Ohana Walk and another year of bringing our community together in the spirit of family, friendship, and healthy living. Thank you to ACC Senior Services for continuing to create opportunities for our seniors to stay active, connected, and engaged. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Let’s be clear: this is censorship. President Trump is banning CNN, MSNBC, and POLITICO from the White House because he doesn’t like their reporting. No President gets to decide which journalists are allowed to do their jobs based on whether they like the coverage. 🧵

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Trump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I am horrified by the brutal attack in Wyoming last weekend on a fellow Sacramentan and member of the Sikh community. The persistent violence towards our Sikh neighbors, now inflamed by rhetoric from our own government, has always been unacceptable. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I was grateful to stand with our partners at NAMI, alongside my House colleagues, to reintroduce the 988 Implementation Act. NAMI’s leadership and the voices of advocates, families, and people who have experienced mental health crises firsthand are essential to this work. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The people building today’s most advanced AI systems are issuing urgent warnings about the risks ahead. We must put meaningful safeguards including transparency, independent testing, and accountably in place. That requires bolder action from Congress.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Happy 916 Day, Sacramento! From our neighborhoods and local businesses to our parks, rivers, and community traditions, I’m proud to call Sacramento home. Today, celebrate local, support your neighbors, and show some love for Sacramento.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The House just passed my bipartisan Diesel Emissions Reduction Act. DERA helps replace old, polluting engines with cleaner, more efficient equipment. That means cleaner air, lower fuel costs, and real savings for Sacramento families.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today, the House voted to repeal that protection. The stakes go beyond our ports. This vote threatens California’s ability to set stronger standards for every community that needs them. I voted no and will always defend California’s authority to protect the air we breathe. 1/2

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Since 2012, National Voter Registration Day has served as a reminder to all that our democracy belongs to the people. Let your voice be heard. Register to vote, check your voter status, update your information at vote.org, and remind your family and friends to do the same!

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Sacramento’s Latino community has shaped who we are: our neighborhoods, small businesses, arts, and traditions. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate that enduring legacy and the generations continuing to strengthen Sacramento through their leadership, culture, and hard work.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

988 has become a lifeline for millions of Americans experiencing a mental health crisis. Today in Washington, I joined my colleagues to call for passage of the 988 Implementation Act and ensure every community has the resources to make that lifeline work. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

My team will be holding office hours at River City Food Bank tomorrow from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM. If you’re having an issue with a federal agency, please stop by. My team is ready and happy to assist you!

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Elk Grove’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths — and Global Feast Fest puts it on full display. It was wonderful celebrating the cultures, food, music, and traditions that make this community so special. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

For 30 years, the Sac Metro Air District has worked to make cleaner air a reality for communities across our region. That progress is the result of dedicated public servants, strong regional partnerships, and a shared commitment to protecting the health of every Sacramento family.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I stood with the veterans of DAV Sacramento Chapter 6 today. For 106 years, this chapter has built a community Sacramento’s veterans depend on. Today also marks 25 years since September 11th. Millions of Americans answered the call to serve in the years that followed. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

25yrs ago, America stood still as thousands died at the hands of extremists. But through the ash and debris, we witnessed extraordinary courage and selflessness. Firefighters, police, paramedics, and civilians ran toward the destruction, knowing the danger, because others needed their help. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The completion of the new Dos Rios Station is a major step forward for Sacramento—and especially for the families of Marisol Village. This station brings reliable public transit directly to the community, connecting residents with jobs, schools, health care, and opportunities across our region. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today, we celebrated a major milestone for Kaiser Permanente’s new Railyards Medical Center. Set to open in 2029, this new campus will expand access to care for our growing region. Proud to sign the final beam and celebrate the workers bringing it to life!

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Since going live in July 2022, 988 has answered more than 26 million calls, texts, and chats from people in need. That’s 26 million moments when someone reached out and found support on the other end. But a lifeline only works if someone is there to answer. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Sacramento was built by working people—and every day, workers across our region keep our communities strong and moving forward. This Labor Day, we honor the generations of workers who fought for fair wages, safer workplaces, good benefits, and the dignity every worker deserves. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Gloria Steinem. Her courage and conviction helped change what was possible for generations of women. We are all beneficiaries of that progress, and we will honor her by carrying that progress forward.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

988 is saving lives. But having someone to call isn’t where responsibility ends. It’s where it starts. Proud to introduce the bipartisan 988 Implementation Act to build the crisis care system behind 988: someone to call, someone to come, and somewhere to go.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today, my bipartisan Diesel Emissions Reduction Act passed @energycommerce.bsky.social. It helps communities replace older diesel trucks, school buses and equipment with cleaner technology, cutting pollution right where we live.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects people experiencing a mental health crisis with trained crisis counselors who can listen and help. This Suicide Prevention Month, make sure everyone knows these three numbers: 988. You don’t have to know what to say. You just have to call or text.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

For 62 years, SNAP has helped ensure that no child in America has to go hungry simply because their family is struggling to make ends meet. But instead of strengthening that promise, Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill gutted SNAP to pay for tax breaks for their wealthy friends. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

63 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before a nation and challenged America to live up to its highest ideals. His dream was not simply one of hope, but a call for justice, equality, dignity, and opportunity for every American. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It was great to join Orville Thomas and the Cal EPIC team for their Innovation Hub ribbon cutting and celebrate an exciting new chapter for our region. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Supreme Court’s decision creates unnecessary uncertainty for voters and communities. Vote-by-mail remains a safe and trusted way to vote. With potential USPS delays, I encourage voters to return their completed ballots as early as possible. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

It was an honor to recognize Larry Sahota as our Veteran of the Month. Larry’s commitment to service did not end with his military career. Through his work with the Elk Grove Food Bank and Sacramento’s veteran community, he continues to serve his neighbors and support those who need it most. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I’m joining my colleagues in urging the National Archives to reverse its decision to close its San Bruno facility.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A park isn’t an amenity. It’s critical infrastructure—and for West Sacramento, Bryte Park is at the heart of the community. That’s why I’m proud to have helped bring more than $15 million in federal funding home to transform this vital space with a new pool, splash pad, lighted field, and more. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

FCC Chairman Carr has corrupted the function of his agency. Using his power to attack the First Amendment has defined his tenure. I applaud ABC for standing up for its broadcasters and taking a stand against an agency that has abandoned its responsibility to uphold the Constitution.

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ABC sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses

ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission, alleging violation of its First Amendment rights.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

My bipartisan Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act would establish commonsense protections nationwide so nurses can provide the highest quality care without being pushed beyond safe limits. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Federal investments in clean energy, grid modernization, and energy infrastructure would have lowered costs, created good-paying jobs, and built a cleaner, more reliable energy future for Sacramento. 🧵

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Trump promised to fix inflation and tackle the affordability crisis. Instead, families are facing sticker shock everywhere they turn. His reckless economic policy is making everything from school supplies to groceries more expensive, and working families are paying the price.

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Rep. Doris Matsui @dorismatsui.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives Sacramento new tools to build more homes and expand affordable housing. We fought to get it passed. Now we’re going to make sure Sacramento puts it to work.

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Sacramento will benefit from federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, lawmakers say - Sacramento Business Journal

The new legislation cuts red tape in Washington, according to one local lawmaker.

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