Sacramento Standard

Rep. Doris Matsui, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California’s 7th district, has recently expressed her views on various pressing issues through a series of tweets. Matsui, who replaced Bob Matsui in 2005 and has served since then, highlighted concerns ranging from internet access to environmental regulations and personal loss.

On March 13, 2025, Rep. Doris Matsui addressed the importance of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program during the INCOMPAS Policy Summit. She emphasized its role in providing reliable and affordable high-speed Internet to millions of Americans. However, she noted with concern that "Commerce Secretary Lutnick announced he is pausing and reviewing BEAD—and this is…"

Later that day, as Co-Chair of SEEC, Matsui condemned actions taken by @epaleezeldin regarding environmental regulations. She criticized the rollback of critical air and water pollution controls as a detrimental move against public health rights. In her words: "This flagrant attack on Americans’ right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and lead healthy lives is a blatant giveaway for @realDonaldTrump's Big Oil and…"

On March 14, 2025, Rep. Matsui shared her sorrow over the passing of her colleague RepRaulGrijalva. She conveyed her condolences by stating: "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend and wonderful colleague @RepRaulGrijalva." Her message included prayers for Grijalva’s loved ones during this difficult time.