Rep. Doris Matsui

Let me be clear: only Congress has the authority to declare war. When the House reconvenes, we will vote on a War Powers resolution to condemn this attack and reassert Congress’ constitutional role. I will support it.

The Japanese American community knows where this kind of bigotry leads. We have lived through it. And we will not allow it to take hold here.

I stand with the Buddhist Church of Sacramento and every family who deserves to worship in peace. Sacramento will always be stronger than hate.

Buddhist Church of Sacramento vandalized with white nationalist symbols After graffiti showing hate symbols was spray-painted on an exterior wall of the Buddhist Church of Sacramento Thursday night, Sacramento’s community responds in kind.

Japanese American Day of Remembrance, observed each February 19th, is when our community reflects on the damage caused by fear and racism—and recommits to ensuring that history never repeats itself. To see this hate surface on that day, in a beloved community space, is absolutely reprehensible.

Pentagon declares Anthropic a threat to national security Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Anthropic a “supply-chain risk,” blocking all federal agencies and contractors from doing business with the company.

First it was universities & social media companies. Then it was the press. Now AI companies. Trump has made it clear: no American institution or company is safe from government retaliation if it doesn’t fall in line. Anthropic said no to mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. Look what happened.

Doris with Elk Grove officials

Just had an incredible and productive meeting with Elk Grove officials. Their success is a testament to collaboration, thoughtfulness, and community-oriented results. That’s why Elk Grove continues to grow and be such a great place to live and raise families.

Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump

It's obvious why Trump and Republicans are wasting the American people's time with theatrics and distractions. The law is in plain language, release ALL of the files NOW.

Trump is targeting Minnesota for one reason: they didn’t vote for him. It’s that simple. This is shameful, cruel, and racially motivated.

The only people benefiting from Trump's Presidency are Trump and his rich Epstein Class friends. It's clear all he cares about is his wealth and control.

The American people deserve leadership rooted in truth, compassion, and competence. Tonight, they got none of it.

That didn't sound like America first to me.

Targeting communities and calling it security is not protection. It is abuse of power.

Trump let Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good’s murders slide with zero accountability. He sanctioned their murders and then wonders why Congress won’t fund his authoritarian campaign.

Trump just claimed drug prices are as low as they’ve ever been.
Reality check: drug prices dropping is a direct result of the real drug pricing reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act – which passed Congress without a single Republican vote.

Trump is talking about subverting the Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs in front of the Supreme Court. His respect for American democracy is equal to his respect for the American people. He has none.

Just a few minutes into Trump’s address and the lies are already piling up. We were told to expect unity and truth. Instead, it’s distortion, deflection, and denial. Americans deserve better than a primetime rewrite of reality.

Trump will spend tonight's State of the Union address trying to sell his delusional vision for America. The reality is, he's been a disaster. I won't give him the attention he wants.

Donald Trump’s priorities start and end with himself. This moment doesn’t call for polite applause lines or political theater. It calls for courage. It calls for resistance. And it calls for standing up for the people we were sent here to serve.

My staff will be holding office hours at Meals on Wheels Yolo County this Wednesday from 11am-12pm! If you need any assistance with a federal agency, please let us serve you!

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy.

The Supreme Court confirmed what we have been saying all along. 
 
Trump imposed an illegal price hike through sweeping tariffs and Americans were left to foot the bill. Congress controls taxes, NOT the President.Today’s ruling brings an end to unnecessary economic harm.
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That’s why their generation matters so much. They have the power to recognize the wrong in this moment, and to make sure we don’t put our neighbors through this again. [3/3]

Today, they hear words that divide people, they see moments when communities are treated unfairly and they see fear being used to attack and alienate. [2/3]

I was born in an internment camp in Poston, Arizona. That’s why I find it essential that our younger generations understand how fragile freedom can be—that they know history doesn’t stay in the past. [1/3]

Public health isn’t political. Viruses don’t care what party you belong to, outbreaks don’t stop at county or state lines, and families don’t get a second chance when prevention fails.
 
That’s why I’m leading the fight to reverse the Trump Administration’s cuts and protect our public health system.

We are once again living in a moment where fear is being used to divide people. We know where that road leads, and we can’t go down it again. [2/2]

Thank you to the Sacramento County Office of Education for hosting such a powerful and meaningful ceremony for Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during World War II and denied their diplomas. [1/2]

Doris speaks at the Stockton Blvd. Partnership Annual Breakfast

Stockton Blvd. Partnership Annual Breakfast

Now more than ever, the work being done on Stockton Boulevard matters—it tells a quintessential Sacramento story.

Stockton Boulevard represents Sacramento. It shows us that investing in people benefits everyone.

It’s a model for unity & a vision for a future rooted in connection, not division.

Lunar New Year is, at its heart, about family. It’s about honoring those who came before us.

May the year of the fire horse ahead bring health, prosperity, and joy to you and your families.

Happy Lunar New Year!

His legacy is a reminder that progress is not inevitable, it is built by people who refuse to accept exclusion and bigotry as the status quo. I send my deepest condolences to the Jackson family and all who loved him.

Rev. Jesse Jackson dedicated his life to standing with people who too often go unheard, fighting poverty, defending voting rights, and demanding America live up to its promise for every community.

Ramadan Mubarak to the Muslim community in Sacramento and worldwide! I hope this sacred month will bring you and your loved ones a renewed sense of faith, peace, and hope.