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Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

DDemocratCA-7 · Representative
52
/ 100
Average
Attendance100
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone11
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency32
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
28
Total Statements
18
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Trade: 5Environment: 4Immigration: 4Infrastructure: 4Labor: 3Climate: 3Defense: 2Taxes: 2Education: 2Healthcare: 1Gun Policy: 1Civil Rights: 1Agriculture: 1LGBTQ: 1Veterans: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 19Ceremonial: 4Bipartisan: 3Urgent: 2

Statements (28)

Floor Speech2026-05-29CeremonialEnvironmentTradeInfrastructure
RECOGNIZING THE SACRAMENTO AREA SEWER DISTRICT

RECOGNIZING THE SACRAMENTO AREA SEWER DISTRICT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E500-E501] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-04-20BipartisanTaxesTradeHR5201S9
KARI'S LAW REPORTING ACT

KARI'S LAW REPORTING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H2976] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] KARI'S LAW REPORTING…

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Floor Speech2026-04-20BipartisanTaxesTradeEducationHR5200
EMERGENCY REPORTING ACT

EMERGENCY REPORTING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2974-H2976] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EMERGENCY…

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Floor Speech2026-04-16
Sponsored: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to enhance drug manufacturing amount information reporting, and for other purposes.

Doris O. Matsui sponsored this legislation: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to enhance drug manufacturing amount information reporting, and for other purposes.. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2026-03-27
Sponsored: Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2026.

Doris O. Matsui sponsored this legislation: Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2026.. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for…

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Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialImmigrationS50
RECOGNIZING THE SACRAMENTO FOOD BANK & FAMILY SERVICES

RECOGNIZING THE SACRAMENTO FOOD BANK & FAMILY SERVICES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-23Ceremonial
HONORING PHYLLIS JOHNSON

HONORING PHYLLIS JOHNSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E153] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04CeremonialImmigrationClimateEnvironment
REWRITING HISTORY

REWRITING HISTORY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2022-H2025] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REWRITING…

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Floor Speech2026-02-03Infrastructure
Sponsored: Whale CHARTS Act of 2026

Doris O. Matsui sponsored this legislation: Whale CHARTS Act of 2026. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions…

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Floor Speech2025-11-20
Sponsored: Senior Savings Protection Act

Doris O. Matsui sponsored this legislation: Senior Savings Protection Act. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall…

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Floor Speech2025-09-08UrgentLabor
Sponsored: Emergency Reporting Act

Doris O. Matsui sponsored this legislation: Emergency Reporting Act. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 517.

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Floor Speech2025-09-08Labor
Sponsored: Kari's Law Reporting Act

Doris O. Matsui sponsored this legislation: Kari's Law Reporting Act. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 495.

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Floor Speech2025-08-01
Sponsored: Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025

Doris O. Matsui sponsored this legislation: Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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Floor Speech2025-07-22
Sponsored: 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025

Doris O. Matsui sponsored this legislation: 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-07-17Climate
Sponsored: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025

Doris O. Matsui sponsored this legislation: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-07-10Environment
Sponsored: International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025

Doris O. Matsui sponsored this legislation: International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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Floor Speech2025-03-03ImmigrationDefense
HONORING THE SERVICE OF COLONEL MARK C. JOHNSON

HONORING THE SERVICE OF COLONEL MARK C. JOHNSON Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E176] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-17HealthcareEnvironmentTradeHR8946HR8956
REVERSIONARY INTEREST CONVEYANCE ACT

REVERSIONARY INTEREST CONVEYANCE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7285-H7286] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2022-01-31
Matsui Photo

Matsui Photo Matsui Photo Image or Video Image Jason.Thompson… Mon, 01/31/2022 - 11:24

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Press Release2021-04-12
117th United States Congress Convenes

117th United States Congress Convenes 117th United States Congress Convenes Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:37 Summary The 117th Congress will convene on January 3, 2021, and will conclude on January 3, 2023. Link Read More

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Press Release2021-04-12
Newest Members of Congress

Newest Members of Congress Newest Members of Congress Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 23:58 Summary The recently elected Members joined seated members for the start of the 117th United States Congress. Link Read More

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Press Release2021-04-12
Taking the Oath of Office

Taking the Oath of Office Taking the Oath of Office Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:45 Summary New members of the 117th United States Congress participated in the oath of office ceremony. Link Read More

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Press Release2019-07-16BipartisanImmigration
Sac News & Review: Essay: ‘I was sickened by what I saw’

Sac News & Review: Essay: ‘I was sickened by what I saw’ Sac News & Review: Essay: ‘I was sickened by what I saw’ Op-Ed by Doris Matsui "Well run" and "clean." That's how President Trump recently described children's detention centers at the U.S. border. Having traveled last weekend to investigate…

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Press Release2018-03-14Gun Policy
Matsui Delivers Floor Speech in Support of Students Raising Their Voices on Gun Violence Prevention Reform

Matsui Delivers Floor Speech in Support of Students Raising Their Voices on Gun Violence Prevention Reform Matsui Delivers Floor Speech in Support of Students Raising Their Voices on Gun Violence Prevention Reform Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) delivered the following…

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Press Release2018-02-23
Matsui Rallies Support for the Arts and Community Health In the Face of Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts

Matsui Rallies Support for the Arts and Community Health In the Face of Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts Matsui Rallies Support for the Arts and Community Health In the Face of Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts Congresswoman Doris Matsui visited several local entities in Sacramento this week that would see…

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Press Release2017-12-12ClimateTrade
New Folsom Dam spillway is just the start on Sacramento flood protection

New Folsom Dam spillway is just the start on Sacramento flood protection New Folsom Dam spillway is just the start on Sacramento flood protection BY DORIS MATSUI Special to The Bee DECEMBER 11, 2017 01:00 PM With the winter season officially begun – and with climate change manifesting itself in…

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Press Release2017-12-04Urgent
Op-Ed: An overlooked solution to the opioid epidemic

Op-Ed: An overlooked solution to the opioid epidemic Op-Ed: An overlooked solution to the opioid epidemic An overlooked solution to the opioid epidemic BY CHUCK INGOGLIA, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR — 11/30/17 11:45 AM EST President Trump's declaration of a public health emergency in the face of the opioid…

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Press Release2017-10-04
Let's Embrace the Williamson Act

Let's Embrace the Williamson Act Let's Embrace the Williamson Act Published in the Sacramento Bee in August of 2007 Let's Embrace the Williamson Act A Vision for the next 40 years By U.S. Representatives Doris O. Matsui and Mike Thompson admin Wed, 10/04/2017 - 11:19 November 28, 2021

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