Rep. Doris Matsui, U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 7th district since 2005, used her social media platform this week to address issues ranging from federal funding for energy programs to community responses against racism in Sacramento.
On December 4, Matsui emphasized her ongoing efforts in Congress to secure robust financial support for key federal initiatives. She stated, “Every year, I lead efforts in Congress to support strong funding for these programs in the annual federal budget because they consistently deliver benefits for families, businesses, and our electric grid. It’s common sense, and it should be non-partisan. I urge my colleagues to” (posted December 4, 2025).
Two days later, on December 6, she shared a personal reflection related to government actions affecting communities: “This fight is personal. My family and I lived the consequences of what happens when the government unjustly targets an entire community. I feel the weight of that history in what is happening to our Afghan community right now. I refuse to let it happen again. Sacramento is a” (posted December 6, 2025).
On December 5, Matsui also took a stand alongside local organizations against acts of racism and authoritarianism in Sacramento: “Today, I stood side by side with @NorResist and @cairsvcc to make it very clear that Sacramento isn’t going to tolerate racist and authoritarian lawlessness. Not now. Not Ever. This is our city, and as your Representative, I am never going to let this administration, DHS, or” (posted December 5, 2025).
Doris Matsui has represented California’s 7th district since replacing Bob Matsui in 2005 after his passing. Born in Poston, Arizona in 1944 and currently residing in Sacramento at age 78, she brings personal experience as someone whose family was directly impacted by government targeting during World War II—a perspective that informs her current advocacy. Matsui holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley.
