From a constituent in Sacramento, CASay NO to Tariffs and Cuts to HHS
First, I’m writing because I’m furious about Trump’s tariffs. They are going to crash our economy, destroy our standing in the world, and financially wreck Americans like me. Congress has the power to repeal them by ending Trump’s so-called emergency, and they must. If Congress doesn’t step in right
From a constituent in Sacramento, CAMonday, ICE admitted in a sworn declaration to an "administrative error" that resulted in the deportation of a Maryland man to a prison in El Salvador. Kilmer Abrego-Garcia, who has a United States citizen wife and child, was kidnapped by ICE officers and without due process deported and jailed. The
From a constituent in Sacramento, CAprotect our courts and please consider retirement
I’m writing to say that I’m outraged by Congressional Republicans’ attacks on the courts. I want Rep Matsui to vote no on H.R.1702 the JUDGES Act, which would allow President Trump to appoint 22 new lifetime federal judges, enabling him to stack courts with loyalists. I want Rep Matsui to vote no on
From a constituent in Sacramento, CANO on the SAVE act and save the USPS
I am calling to urge the Congressmember to vote NO on H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. The SAVE Act isn’t about safeguarding elections — it’s about silencing voters. That’s wrong, and I expect Rep. Matsui to oppose it. Also, I’m really concerned about Trump’s plans to privatize
From a verified voter in Sacramento, CADoes ICE have no federal guidelines to abide? Abduction is allowed? No rights for those arrested? Courts can be ignored? As a nonprofit director, I have binders full of regulations I must abide to house and feed those experiencing homelessness. Not so for ICE? I am outraged and terrified by the kidn
From a verified voter in Sacramento, CAWe need visible wins now - not just long-term plans
I'm writing to you not just as a constituent, but as a committed Democrat who is deeply concerned about the direction and strategy of our party. I support the values we stand for, but I’m frustrated by how often we seem to focus on long-term goals while missing the urgent needs of the moment. This a
From a verified voter in Sacramento, CAWe should be in an uproar about the security breach that included the VP, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Advisor. This shocking lapse in the most basic of protocols is not something that can be apologized for. This is not an oopsie moment. It is pure incompetence that certain re
From a constituent in West Sacramento, CAStop PG&E price gouging
A SEVENTH rate hike in one year is ridiculous. ”PG&E’s profits soared higher in 2023, buoyed by surging electricity and natural gas revenues. “The Oakland-based power company earned an eye-popping $2.24 billion in profits last year, an increase of 24.6% from 2022, PG&E reported on Thursday. The repo
From a verified voter in Elk Grove, CADo not support ending the Dept. Education funding and support for students. Do not support eliminating Dept. of Ed staffing. Quality education matters fo r all. Not just for the ones who can afford it.
From a constituent in Sacramento, CAConcerning the Development of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan
Please do not let them go through with their Development of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan. I also implore you to encourage others to do the same.
From a constituent in Sacramento, CADaily, there are reports of the measles outbreak spreading. As of March 13, 2025, a total of 301 confirmed measles cases were reported by 15 jurisdictions: Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tex
From a constituent in Elk Grove, CAI urge you to please join your Congressional colleagues to bring forth articles of impeachment against Donald Trump and stop at nothing to resist his shameless attempts to dismantle American democracy. In fewer than two months, Donald Trump is guilty of committing multiple impeachable offenses. His
From a constituent in Sacramento, CADemand ethical oversight and accountability in federal spending.
The current standoff over government funding raises serious concerns about the potential ramifications of a shutdown. I implore you to prioritize the well-being of the American people and reject any continuing resolution that lacks robust safeguards against the misuse of federal funds for unethical
From a verified voter in Sacramento, CAFight for the release of Mahmoud Khalil. Our country’s descent into fascism reached new levels of horror with the arrest of a green card holder who participated in protests. Please fight hard and speak loudly to stop this outrage and ensure Mahmoud’s release. Our nation was founded on protest and th
From a constituent in Sacramento, CAWarriors needed
Freedom demands truth, and so to smash freedom you must smash truth. Smashing truth in the name of freedom, as the current administration is doing, is fascism's oldest and neatest trick. We are falling further into fascism day by day and I am not comforted by anything you are doing to help prevent
From a constituent in Sacramento, CAReject budget bill, protect Social Security and healthcare
The proposed stopgap budget bill lacks vital provisions for safeguarding Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from impending cuts championed by corporate interests like Elon Musk. Approving this temporary measure would undermine lawmakers' ability to advocate for the American people during the up
From a constituent in Sacramento, CAProhibit hostile military actions against allied nations
Proposition to support H.R. 1936 and its Senate companion, which would expressly prohibit allocating military funds for invading or occupying Canada, Greenland, or Panama. These nations are crucial diplomatic allies posing no threat, and such hostile actions would constitute egregious violations of
From a constituent in Elk Grove, CADemocracy is Dying; Dispense with Decorum
I was deeply disappointed to see the 10 democrats, including my former Rep Bera, vote in favor of the censure against Democratic colleague Rep Green. In a time where American democracy and its people are all in peril, we see so few Democrats standing up for the rights and well-being of every day cit
From a constituent in Sacramento, CAFIGHT RESIST OPPOSE STAND UP
From Anne Applebaum, “Washington has become the court of Nero, an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers, and a jester high on ketamine in charge of purging the civil service. This is a tragedy for the free world, but it is first and foremost a tragedy for the United States." I continue to be gob
From a verified voter in Elk Grove, CAPublic media is at a critical moment. Right now, Congress is making decisions that could impact the future of federal funding for public media – funding that ensures millions of Americans continue to have access to trusted news, educational programming, and cultural storytelling. At just $1.60 per c
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