Doris Matsui, a long-serving U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 7th district, has taken to social media to express her concerns over recent legislative actions by the Republican party. On May 14, 2025, she shared her perspective on issues related to AI regulation and healthcare policy.
In a tweet posted at 05:31 UTC, Matsui criticized Republicans for allegedly concealing a provision in a bill that would prevent states from implementing their own AI safeguards. She emphasized California’s role as both an innovator in AI and a leader in balancing innovation with competition. “Republicans are trying to hide a provision in this bill that would put a moratorium on states passing AI safeguards.”
Later that morning at 07:01 UTC, Matsui continued her critique of the Republican agenda by targeting what she described as their “Big Beautiful Bill.” She labeled it as detrimental, arguing it would severely impact Medicaid and environmental protections. “It’s 3 a.m. The Republicans are still trying to jam through their ‘Big Beautiful Bill.'”
By the afternoon of May 14 at 15:02 UTC, Matsui reported on her prolonged efforts during an Energy Commerce markup session to oppose proposed cuts to Medicaid. She underscored the potential negative impacts these cuts could have on her constituents and called for reconsideration from Republican lawmakers. “It’s hour 21 of this @EnergyCommerce markup and I have been fighting back all night against Republican cuts to Medicaid.”
Doris Matsui has represented California’s 7th District since replacing Bob Matsui in 2005. At age 78, she continues to reside in Sacramento and remains actively engaged in legislative processes affecting her state.
