Doris Matsui
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 07 · Congressional District 7
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Profile Snapshot
Doris Kazue Matsui is an American politician, who has served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 7th congressional district since 2005. She succeeded her husband, Bob Matsui. The district, numbered as the 5th from 2005 to 2013 and the 6th from 2013 to 2023, is based in Sacramento. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
35/36 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 35 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialDoris Matsui is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 07profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $3,192,087.39 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: MATSUI DEMANDS HHS STOP ELI LILLY’S ILLEGAL RESTRICTIONS ON DRUG PRICING DISCOUNTS
- VerifiedPublic statement: RANKING MEMBER MATSUI FULL OPENING REMARKS FOR CAT NTIA OVERSIGHT HEARING
- VerifiedPublic statement: HOUSE PASSES MATSUI’S BILL TO KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, STRENGTHENING AMERICA’S ENERGY GRID
- VerifiedPublic statement: MATSUI STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPUBLICANS’ RECONCILIATION PACKAGE
- VerifiedPublic statement: MATSUI STATEMENT ON THE HOUSE PASSING A WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO END TRUMP’S ILLEGAL WAR WITH IRAN
- VerifiedNews coverage: Doris Matsui Will Face Democratic Challenger in Intraparty Generational Fight - The New York Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seat - KCRA
- VerifiedNews coverage: Longtime Sacramento Congresswoman Doris Matsui faces serious re-election challenge for 1st time in elected career - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Matsui and Vang draw focus in California District 7 congressional forum - capradio.org
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-05-20: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-23: 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 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-22: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-27: 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 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
2025-11-20: 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 within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-22: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2026-04-21: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375.
2025-08-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Public Statements
eadcrumb"> Home Media Press Releases July 1, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI) led a bipartisan group of 72 total members of Congress in demanding that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) take immediate action to stop Eli Lilly and Company from unlawfully conditioning access to 340B drug discounts. “We write to express our serious concern reg
ment of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) take immediate action to stop Eli Lilly and Company from unlawfully conditioning access to 340B drug discounts. “We write to express our serious concern regarding the recent action by Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) terminating 340B pricing f Issues : Health Care June 30, 2026 Press Release I’m glad we’re holding this oversight hearing on NTIA. This agency oversees tens of billions in federal broad
merican people deserve answers about why the Trump Administration’s spent the past 18 months delaying broadband buildout and canceling funding for states and local communities — all while pressuring them to give up affordability and consumer protections. Reliable, affordable high-speed internet is no longer a luxury. Issues : Technology June 29, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) successfully passed the SECURE Grid Act in the House. The bill improves
improves long-term planning for America’s electric grid, helping reduce costly outages, strengthen reliability during extreme weather, and keep electricity affordable for families in Sacramento and communities across the country. Issues : Clean Energy and Climate Environment June 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement following the passage of House Republicans’ reconciliation bill. Issues : Immigration MATSUI STATEMENT O
o"> Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement following the passage of House Republicans’ reconciliation bill. Issues : Immigration June 3, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement on the House passing H. Con. Res. 86 , which will direct Trump, pursuant of section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against
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