Doris
Matsui

Matsui has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Supports federal recognition of Earth DayMatsui has sponsored resolutions expressing support for honoring Earth Day across multiple Congresses. HRES.341 and HRES.1166 each drew between 50 and 99 cosponsors, and HRES.315 similarly attracted broad House support. The repeated introduction of these resolutions reflects a sustained legislative emphasis on environmental awareness at the federal level.
• 02
  Supports reducing diesel and maritime emissionsMatsui sponsored the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 (HR.2140), which addresses diesel pollution, and the International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025 (HR.4341), which concerns emissions accountability in the maritime sector. She also introduced the TREES Act of 2025 (HR.3009), which relates to urban tree canopy, and the Whale CHARTS Act of 2026 (HR.7332), addressing vessel-related risks to whale populations.
• 03
  Supports domestic semiconductor and broadband investmentMatsui voted in favor of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023 (S.2228), which became law, casting that vote across party lines. She also sponsored the FUTURE Networks Act (HR.2449), which addresses research and development frameworks for next-generation telecommunications networks.
• 04
  Supports expanded access to public health fundingMatsui sponsored the Public Health Funding Restoration Act (HR.1715), which drew 34 cosponsors, and the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 (HR.3884), which addresses telehealth coverage for mental health services. She also introduced the PI Post Acute Access Act (HR.3379), which concerns post-acute care access.
• 05
  Supports scientific advisory and maritime passenger protectionsMatsui sponsored the Scientific EXPERT Act of 2025 (HR.1532), which pertains to the use of scientific expertise in federal advisory processes, and the Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025 (HR.4857), which addresses passenger safety and accountability standards in the cruise industry. She also introduced the MAPS Act (HR.4191) and the Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act (HR.952).