Hey everyone --

Doris here, with an update on the steps I have taken in Congress in regards to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

It is beyond upsetting to hear the news every day about the ongoing war in Ukraine. From reports out of Bucha to Mariupol, the news is harrowing, to say the least.

In Congress, we have been working hard to pass legislation to help the Ukrainian people. I was part of a group of legislators calling for the admittance of Ukrainians fleeing Putin’s war of aggression against their country under refugee status rather than parole status. I recently voted yes on the following pieces of legislation: Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act, Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus, and the Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act.

All of these are small but important steps taken to help ease the pain that the Ukrainian people are going through today and to aid in their struggle against Russian invaders. The Ukrainian community makes up a large portion of Sacramento’s diverse demographics, and every day I think of and work on behalf of them.

America is a safe haven for refugees and a beacon of hope and peace to war-torn nations. I hope we can further create and pass legislation that aids the Ukrainian people.

In solidarity,
Doris Matsui

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