California congresswoman fighting for legislation that could have prevented husband’s death

National
Writer and blogger Elizabeth Flock covered Rep. Doris Matsui’s (D-Calif.) involvement with the Stem Cell Research and Therapeutic Act, which extends funding to organizations like Be The Match. In 2005, Matsui’s husband died from complications associated with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Since then, Rep. Matsui has advocated for the continued congressional support of Be The Match. Rep. Matsui also met with Be The Match advocates during Legislative Day.