[CAPTURE PORTAL] 119TH CONGRESS

Legislative Integrity Monitor

Goblin House Intelligence

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic · Representative, CA ·7

Doris O. Matsui is the Democratic U.S. Representative (CA's 7th congressional district). The platform has 4 voting records on file (2023-2024) and 70 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components

68 ELEVATED

Connection Density 20%

50 → 10

Donor Influence 15%

72 → 11

Silence Risk 25%

69 → 17

Contradiction Risk 25%

69 → 17

Intelligence Volume 15%

83 → 12

Constituency Deviation 0%

11 → 0

Voting Misalignment 0%

0 → 0

% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.

[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: median home value: $556,300

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Hispanic share of population: 27.3%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Asian share of population: 23.4%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: bachelor's degree attainment: 34.9%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: homeownership rate: 59.2%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: poverty rate: 9.5%

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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: median household income: $94,069

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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: California Proposition 1 (Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure) (2024) — passed, margin 50.2% for, 49.8% against

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Technology / Professional Services (51-54) (share 0.12)

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Educational Services (61) (share 0.1)

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Healthcare and Social Assistance (62) (share 0.18)

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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Government / Public Administration (92) (share 0.25)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) (energy) (2200 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Intel Corporation (technology/manufacturing) (5000 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Sutter Health (healthcare) (15000 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: UC Davis Health (healthcare/education) (35000 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: State of California (government) (250000 employees)

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[constituency_baseline] District summary: California's 7th Congressional District encompasses southern Sacramento County, part of Yolo County, and a small portion of Solano County, serving approximately 764,052 constituents. It includes the city of Sacramento (the state capital), Elk Grove, West Sacramento, and Rancho Murieta. The district is rated D+34 by the Cook Partisan Voting Index — among the safest Democratic seats in the country. The median household income is $94,069, well above the national median of $37,585. It is a majority-minority district: 27.3% Hispanic, 23.4% Asian, and 10.1% Black. The homeownership rate is 59.2% (below the 65.5% national average), and median home value is $556,300. Only 1.5% of residents use public transit. The district has a median age of 37.3 years and 34.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Key issues include immigration policy, education access, and rent burden. The Matsui family has held this seat for nearly 50 years (Robert Matsui 1979-2005, Doris Matsui 2005-present).

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Voted yea_unverified on H.R. 4367 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 (Motion to Recommit)) on 2023-09-28: Matsui voted to advance the DHS appropriations bill that funded Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. This vote stands in stark contrast to her February 2026 declaration of 'Hell No' to ICE funding, as she campaigned against an opponent (Mai Vang) who advocates abolishing ICE…

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Voted yea_unverified on H.Res. 883 (Condemning the phrase 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' as antisemitic) on 2024-04-16: Matsui joined 376 other members in voting for this resolution. While 43 progressive Democrats voted against it on free speech grounds, Matsui voted with AIPAC's position. Her district includes significant Palestinian, Muslim, and progressive communities who had been petitioning her to take a more balanced stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. The vote illustrates the tension between her donor alignment with AIPAC and the demands of constituents who opposed the resolution.

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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) legislative position shift Matsui voted to advance DHS appropriations including ICE funding (2023), but announced a 'NO' vote on DHS/ICE funding in February 2026, with strong rhetorical…

House Energy and Commerce Committee membership Doris O. Matsui is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, as listed in the known entities.

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) legislative funding history Matsui voted at least five times to fund DHS/ICE, including a September 2023 vote on H.R. 4367. Later (Feb 2026) she announced voting against DHS/ICE funding.

AIPAC / United Democracy Project donor AIPAC contributed $11,322 to Matsui's 2023-2024 campaign. Despite this, Matsui voted against H.R. 7217 (Israel Security Supplemental) in 2024, which AIPAC…

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) policy opposition ACLU warned that H.R. 6090 (Antisemitism Awareness Act), which Matsui voted for, threatens First Amendment speech protections.

Democrats Win Fund donor $5,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00894881/

Innovation For Good PAC donor $5,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00892901/

State Building & Construction Trades Council Of California Federal PAC donor $5,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00882571/

Elect Dems Now PAC donor $5,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00880062/

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. PAC (Aka Ultragenyx PAC) donor $5,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00832006/

Neology Inc Employee Political Action Committee (Neopac) donor $5,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00828277/

American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC donor $10,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00797670/

Hms Scrap PAC donor $5,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00746735/

Tenable, Inc. Political Action Committee (Tenable PAC) donor $6,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00718056/

Ptc Therapeutics, Inc. PAC donor $6,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00717900/

Dropbox Inc PAC donor $6,600 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00695304/

Fox Corporation Political Action Committee (Fox PAC) donor $5,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00693002/

Elect Democratic Women donor $5,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00685297/

Broadcom Inc. Political Action Committee (Broadcom PAC) donor $5,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00680504/

Onward Together Committee donor $5,000 to Doris O. Matsui's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00640490/

Bill	Vote	Date	Alignment
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood…	Nay	2026-09-16	unknown
Water Resources Development Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
PROOF Act	Nay	2026-09-16	unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…	Nay	2026-09-16	unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Retire through Ownership Act	Yea	2026-09-16	unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in…	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing…	Nay	2026-09-15	unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
GUARD Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers…	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…	Nay	2026-09-15	unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes…	Nay	2026-09-15	unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act	Yea	2026-09-15	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing…	Nay	2026-09-15	unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act	Yea	2026-09-14	unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act	Yea	2026-09-14	unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act	Nay	2026-09-03	unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act	Nay	2026-09-02	unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require…	Nay	2026-09-02	unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms…	Nay	2026-09-01	unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period…	Nay	2026-09-01	unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
AGOA Extension Act	Nay	2026-09-01	unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period…	Yea	2026-09-01	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R…	Nay	2026-09-01	unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R…	Nay	2026-09-01	unknown
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act	Yea	2026-08-31	unknown

Last contradiction analysis: Never

statement_vs_disclosure 90/100

Platform: "On February 3, 2026, Matsui announced on social media: 'Today, I voted NO on DHS and ICE Funding. Their actions are intolerable. The fight is not over; we will win this together.' She later added: 'This reign of terror…

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On February 3, 2026, Matsui announced on social media: 'Today, I voted NO on DHS and ICE Funding. Their actions are intolerable. The fight is not over; we will win this together.' She later added: 'This reign of terror must end, and we must use our leverage to force real change.'

Vote: on "According to congressional voting records cited by Migrant Insider, Matsui voted to fund ICE and…"

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Matsui publicly declared 'Hell No' to ICE funding in February 2026, yet her voting record shows she supported DHS and ICE funding at least five times previously, including as recently as September 2023. This reversal comes as she faces a primary challenge from a progressive opponent who has made abolishing ICE a central campaign pledge. The two source hosts differ (sacramentostandard.com vs. migrantinsider.com), satisfying the independent-outlet requirement.

platform_vs_vote 60/100

Platform: "At her October 2025 town hall, Matsui was asked directly: 'Will you sign on to the Medicare for All bill, HR 3069, and if not, why not?' She responded: 'People who have health care now didn't have it before the…

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At her October 2025 town hall, Matsui was asked directly: 'Will you sign on to the Medicare for All bill, HR 3069, and if not, why not?' She responded: 'People who have health care now didn't have it before the Affordable Care Act, and now they're perhaps losing it again. What we want to do is to continue what we're doing. I love Medicare!' — without giving a yes or no answer.

Vote: on "Matsui's campaign platform emphasizes her commitment to expanding healthcare access and lowering…"

Matsui's platform emphasizes healthcare access and affordability, yet when directly asked at a public town hall whether she would support Medicare for All (H.R. 3069), she refused to give a yes-or-no answer, instead delivering what the Sacramento Bee described as a 'word salad.' Both quotes come from different…

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Last silence detection: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:44:04 GMT (via scheduled run)

In-person town hall meetings — constituent accessibility and direct accountability

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Expected position: As a 10-term incumbent in a safely Democratic district (D+34), Matsui would be expected to hold regular, unscripted town hall meetings where constituents can ask live questions. This is considered a basic accountability practice for members of Congress, particularly during periods of heightened constituent concern about federal policy. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: During this window, Matsui was active in Congress: she served as Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, co-authored the CHIPS Act, voted on major legislation, and attended community events such as the annual Tower Bridge Dinner and State of the Downtown Breakfast. However, she held no in-person town halls open to all constituents until October 2025. In March 2025, approximately 100 constituents protested at the west steps of the Capitol demanding more accessibility. When asked by the Sacramento Bee editorial board in June 2025 whether she would commit to town halls, Matsui gave evasive answers about civility and 'actual dialogue' without making a commitment. The one town hall she held in October 2025 was described as a 'moderated, controlled event' where she gave 'word salads' to direct questions. Primary URL: https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/article311682276.html

Gaza humanitarian crisis — constituent demands for accountability on U.S. military aid to Israel

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Expected position: As a Democrat representing a district where 75% of Democratic voters oppose additional military aid to Israel (per August 2025 Quinnipiac poll), and where 77% of Democrats believe Israel is committing genocide, Matsui would be expected to hold public meetings, issue detailed statements, or host town halls explaining her position on arms transfers to Israel. The Sacramento chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility had regularly met with her office for 20 years on various issues. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: During this two-year window, Matsui was publicly active on many fronts: she issued statements on antisemitism, voted on Israel-related resolutions, co-sponsored the CHIPS Act, secured funding for Sacramento clean-energy projects, spoke at the Tower Bridge Dinner, and engaged with business leaders. However, Sacramento doctors reported that despite multiple meeting requests, a January 2024 letter signed by 96 healthcare workers, and repeated emails and letters from constituents, Matsui has not met with any civil rights or human rights advocacy groups to discuss Gaza. Her staff told constituents they 'could not' speak on behalf of the congresswoman on the issue and directed them to check her website. Primary URL: https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article312436221.html

colleagues' leadership pacs

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Southern California Fund, Doing Right - Results Action Unity Leadership PAC, Fair Shot PAC, Visionary PAC, Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC, Victory In November Election PAC (Vinepa, Frontline USA, Oceans PAC, Hms Scrap PAC, Innovation For Good PAC, PAC To The Future, AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $7,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs

other / unclassified

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Nat Assoc Of Chain Drug Stores Inc PAC (Nacds PAC), National Association For Behavioral Healthcare Champions PAC, American Osteopathic Information Association, Healthcare Distribution Alliance Political Action Committee, Kelley Drye & Warren PAC, Faegre Drinker Political Action Committee (Faegre Drinker Pa, Competitive Carriers Association PAC, Supporting House Problem Solvers - Shp PAC, Onward Together Committee, Elect Dems Now PAC, Democrats Win Fund (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $6,000 (2024), $6,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $8,500 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified

corporate pacs, industry unlisted

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Siemens Corporation PAC, Vmware, Inc. Political Action Committee (Vmware PAC), Vsp Holding Company Inc Political Action Committee, Aes Corporation Political Action Committee; The, Novocure Inc. PAC (A.K.A. Novocure PAC), Ericsson Inc. U.S. Employees Political Action Committee ('Ericsson PAC'), Dropbox Inc PAC, Tenable, Inc. Political Action Committee (Tenable PAC), Neology Inc Employee Political Action Committee (Neopac), United States Cellular Corporation PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $7,500 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $6,600 (2024), $6,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted

ideological & single-issue

Elect Democratic Women (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue

National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $6,500 (2024)

Democrats Win Fund Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)

Innovation For Good PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)

State Building & Construction Trades Council Of California Federal PAC Real estate & construction $5,000 (2026)

Elect Dems Now PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. PAC (Aka Ultragenyx PAC) Health care & pharma $5,000 (2026)

Neology Inc Employee Political Action Committee (Neopac) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,000 (2026)

American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $10,000 (2024)

Hms Scrap PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)

Tenable, Inc. Political Action Committee (Tenable PAC) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $6,000 (2026)

Ptc Therapeutics, Inc. PAC Health care & pharma $10,000 (2026)

Dropbox Inc PAC Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $6,600 (2024)

Fox Corporation Political Action Committee (Fox PAC) Telecom & media $5,000 (2026)

Elect Democratic Women Ideological & single-issue $5,000 (2026)

Broadcom Inc. Political Action Committee (Broadcom PAC) Technology $5,000 (2026)

Topic	Priority	Alignment	Deviation
Israel/Palestine and Middle East Policy	55	45	40
Criminal Justice Reform	65	70	15
Immigration and Refugee Policy	82	78	12
Housing Affordability and Homelessness	85	80	10
Healthcare Access and Affordability	88	85	8
Small Business and Economic Development	72	82	7
Education and Student Debt Relief	78	88	6
Climate Change and Environmental Protection	75	88	5
Government Employment and Federal Workforce Support	80	90	5
Voting Rights and Democracy Protection	76	92	3

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Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

Component	Weight	Signal
Contradiction Risk	30%	Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence	20%	Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density	20%	Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk	15%	Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume	15%	Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation	0%	Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment	0%	Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

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$8.3BDonor Contributions

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Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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