California
DO

Doris O. Matsui

D

U.S. Representative · California

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

949

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

949

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Matsui supports election monitoring and ballot tracking measures while opposing citizenship verification requirements and voting restrictions, reflecting a tension between transparency safeguards and voting access priorities.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Matsui demonstrates consistent support for criminal justice measures focused on drug enforcement, human trafficking prevention, and victim protection while opposing policies that expand penalties, reduce accountability, or lower juvenile trial age thresholds.

Fiscal policy

86 actions

Matsui shows inconsistent fiscal policy positions, supporting revenue-generating measures and appropriations while opposing presidential spending cancellation authority and some spending allocations.

Healthcare

35 actions

Matsui demonstrates a strong commitment to expanding healthcare access and funding for vulnerable populations, particularly through support for disease research, rural health infrastructure, and occupational health protections, while opposing measures that weaken public health safeguards or reduce healthcare support programs.

Education

26 actions

Matsui shows inconsistent positioning on education policy, supporting parental curriculum oversight and pregnant student support while opposing workforce training flexibility and financial aid acceleration.

Economy and labor

47 actions

Matsui consistently backs policies that facilitate small business growth, expand access to capital and financing, and strengthen labor protections and collective bargaining rights within a framework of managed economic competitiveness.

Environment and energy

164 actions

Matsui's voting pattern demonstrates consistent support for environmental protection through backing pollution controls, ecosystem preservation, and clean air enforcement while opposing measures that would weaken environmental standards or regulatory oversight.

Immigration

53 actions

Matsui's voting pattern on immigration reveals internal inconsistency, with opposition to restrictive deportation measures and asylum limitations alongside votes against border security and enforcement initiatives that suggest competing priorities rather than coherent ideological positioning.

National security and foreign policy

190 actions

Matsui demonstrates a consistently strong pro-national security voting record, supporting measures to counter terrorism, enhance maritime and aviation security, and contain adversarial powers while occasionally opposing more hawkish Iran policies.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Matsui demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting civil rights and liberties through support for measures advancing religious freedom, anti-discrimination protections, and democratic participation safeguards.

Social policy

24 actions

Matsui demonstrates strong support for expanding social safety net programs, veteran benefits, child welfare protections, and vulnerable population services while opposing restrictions on state welfare fund usage.

Technology and data

34 actions

Matsui demonstrates consistent support for technology innovation and development alongside robust consumer privacy protections and data security oversight.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Matsui's votes on civil liberties reflect competing concerns about privacy protection and government transparency rather than a consistent ideological direction.

Government accountability and transparency

139 actions

Matsui's votes on government accountability and transparency show inconsistent support, with backing for some formal accountability mechanisms like censure and agency reporting standards alongside opposition to multiple transparency and oversight measures.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Matsui demonstrates consistent support for public infrastructure investment across diverse sectors including transportation, water systems, broadband expansion, and federal facilities.

Activity ledger — most recent first

May 20, 2025

Matsui addressed the House for 1 minute to describe how Medicaid cuts would harm women and families, using the example of a constituent named Jessica who relied on Medicaid for prenatal care and emergency surgery during pregnancy.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

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